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3rd National Personal Librarian and First Year Experience Conference Makes a Splash in the Library World
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:28:52 EST
"Why can't librarians smile?" This was a response to a question that was asked two years ago when the library was looking to improve its engagement with students. This year, the response was âLibrarians are the best people Iâve ever met. I don't know how someone can be so...
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Need help with your current research project? Or assistance locating the appropriate resources for a finals assignment?
Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:25:30 EST
Need help with your current research project? Or assistance locating the appropriate resources for a finals assignment? Kelvin Smith Library research services librarians are ready to help you during finals. Here are 3 easy ways to do it: Chat with a librarian: https://bit.ly/2HhOzl6 April 16 - May 9 | Mondays...
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Have you met Andrew? Our Preservation Officer?
Wed, 18 Apr 2018 07:26:43 EST
Don't forget to join us this coming Monday on April 23 at 12:00pm for the kickoff event of Preservation Week: Preservation Parlor! Learn the tips and tricks to preserve damaged artifacts such as photographs, books, letters, newspapers, and family artifacts. Following the presentation, you are invited to bring one...
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Results of the 2018 Kelvin Smith Library #NationalLibraryWeek Haiku Contest
Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:50:26 EST
Drum roooooollll!! We are proud to announce the winners of the Kelvin Smith Library's 2018 #NationalLibraryWeek Haiku Contest! The grand prize winner will receive gift cards to both Barnes & Noble and Target totaling $100 and our second and third prize winners will receive CWRU-branded apparel. Thank you to...
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Preservation Week at Kelvin Smith Library
Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:54:10 EST
Kick off Preservation Week at Kelvin Smith Library's Preservation Parlor on Monday, April 23 at 12:00 pm with tips and tricks to preserving photographs, books, letters, newspapers, and family artifacts. See a live demonstration of the various techniques used to treat and preserve damaged artifacts. Following the presentation, you...
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"Jane Eyre as Material Text: The Lives and Afterlives of a Classic" a talk by Dr. John A. Buchtel
Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:30:19 EST
Kelvin Smith Library is proud to present "Jane Eyre as Material Text: The Lives and Afterlives of a Classic" a talk by Dr. John A. Buchtel, Director of the Booth Family Center for Special Collections at Georgetown University. Charlotte Brontëâs Jane Eyre, like many other classics, has gone through...
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Kelvin Smith Library Celebrates National Library Week with Campus-wide Haiku Contest and ORCID Open House
Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:08:20 EST
As part of National Library Week, Kelvin Smith Library invites you to participate in the weekâs planned activities: a haiku contest and an ORCID Open House. Compose the winning haiku for Kelvin Smith Libraryâs 2018 National Library Week Haiku Contest and win gift cards to both Barnes & Noble...
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Proposals for Freedman Fellows Program Now Being Accepted
Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:13:13 EST
The Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2018 Freedman Fellows Program for full-time CWRU faculty and staff. This annual award is given to full-time CWRU faculty and staff whose current scholarly research projects involve the use of digital tools and processes that are of...
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ORCID Open House at Kelvin Smith Library
Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:34:37 EST
Researchers, faculty, graduate students, and students looking to publish are welcome to Kelvin Smith Libraryâs ORCID Open House on April 12th from 10:00am - 4:00pm at the Freedman Center. ORCID iDs are 16-digit unique identifiers that you can use to distinguish yourself from other research professionals and connect with...
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Scopus Training Day: Sign Up Today!
Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:14:28 EST
Register today: https://bit.ly/2uoO4QS Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/163109651062042/ Learn advanced tips on how to get the most out of Scopus, the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature from more than 5,000 publishers. Stay abreast of scientific developments, track key research, identify key opinion leaders and stay ahead of...
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Kelvin Smith Library Hosts 3rd National Personal Librarian and First Year Experience Library Conference
Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:07:35 EST
What an incredible two days at Kelvin Smith Library. In an effort to learn more about how we can improve our Personal Librarian program, we have organized and hosted the Personal Librarian and First Year Experience Library Conference for its third year! Over 175 participants from around the country...
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2018 Freedman Fellows ShowCASE
Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:20:08 EST
Could what we learn from the Freedman Fellowsâ Sexual Assault Kit Initiative reduce the number of rape cases in the future? Could an application, created by a Freedman Fellow, uncover new biblical meanings in the Hebrew Book of Genesis? Could a Freedman Fellowsâ TEI encoded analysis of âThe Image...
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Spring Break Library Hours
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:12:49 EST
Spring break is almost upon us! In addition to reduced library hours over spring break, Cramelot Cafe will also have adjusted hoursâ°: Adjusted Library Hours over Spring Break: Friday 3/9 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 3/10 | Sunday 3/11: LIBRARY CLOSED Tuesday 3/12 | Friday 3/16: 8:00...
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New Library Subscription to the New York Times
Mon, 05 Mar 2018 10:04:21 EST
Kelvin Smith Library is thrilled to announce the latest news that can affect your research and learning experience at Case Western Reserve University. From a new subscription to The New York Times to a mapping tool that can help you find your books faster, we here at the library...
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KSL Game Night: Trivia Night
Fri, 02 Mar 2018 11:22:11 EST
It's the last KSL GAME NIGHT of the semester! This time we're finishing the semester with a bang! You'll find snacks, soda, and amazon gift card prizes for the winners of Trivia Night! If you donât have a team (up to 6) no worries ... weâll match you up...
Kelvin Smith Library Disaster Plan
Staff Telephone Contacts
Updated 11/2016
Remember to contact 368-3333 immediatly if the disaster is a threat to the physical safety of anyone.
In the event a disaster strikes the library, and after assuring your own safety and the safety of others, initiate the following telephone contacts to inform staff, even after hours. This site is available to all staff on Google Sites (sign-in is required) at the link below:
(needs updating, noted 11/2016)
Individual(s) who discover(s) a disaster situation should call the Associate Provost and Unoversity Librarian, The Director of Library Development and the 3 Associate Directors who will in turn notify the people on their list. These people are then responsible for calling staff on their respective teams.
About Us FAQ
- What and Where is Siegal?
The notation "Siegal" in the online catalog refers to the Aaron Garber Library of the Siegal College of Judaic Studies at 26500 Shaker Blvd. Cleveland OH 44122. The Aaron Garber Library is the academic library of the College and the central library of the Cleveland Jewish community. It includes 30,000 volumes, plus periodicals, language tapes, music and text CDs in English, Hebrew and Yiddish. The Library's electronic catalog is part of the online library system managed by Case Western Reserve University, and is included in OhioLINK, the statewide electronic academic catalog system. Online borrowing privileges are reserved for students registered at Siegal College. Community members are welcome to browse the catalog, visit the Garber Library and borrow materials.
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