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http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/04/26/let_there_be_rock_rock_and_roll_hall_of_fame_library_archives_on_the_case_catalog

Let There Be Rock: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library & Archives on the Case Catalog

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:25:36 EST

Rolling Stones, Santana, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs and more are now on the Case Catalog, as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum's Library & Archives becomes an affiliated library of CWRU. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's Library and Archives is the world's most comprehensive...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/04/11/2012_freedman_fellows_announced

2012 Freedman Fellows Announced

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:50:56 EST

Congratulations to the 2012 Freedman Fellows Program Award Recipients whose proposals aim to integrate new technologies & information sources. The program requirements for innovative scholarly or creative projects are reflected in their winning proposals, and the Fellows will also serve as a model for the program's efforts to build a...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/04/10/new_mahler_research_tool_by_a_2011_freedman_fellow

New Mahler Research Tool by a 2011 Freedman Fellow

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:30:28 EST

The powerful symphonies and songs of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) have enjoyed enormous growth in popularity since the mid-1960s. Along with increased recordings and scholarly interest in his works, however, thereâs also been a growing critical need for a detailed catalog of musical manuscripts and editions. It's a need that will...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/04/10/ksl_experiments_with_patron_driven_acquisitions

KSL Experiments with Patron Driven Acquisitions

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:56:20 EST

Kelvin Smith Library has initiated a Patron Driven Acquisitions (PDA) pilot program. An allocation from the monograph funds has been ear-marked to experiment with a model of delivery that allows patrons to tell the library what they need and will actually use. CWRU patrons will have the opportunity to select...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/04/09/celebrate_preservation_week_2012_ksl

Celebrate Preservation Week 2012 @KSL

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:29:18 EST

Libraries and organizations all over the country celebrate Preservation Week: Pass It On, April 22-28, 2012 with resources that help to preserve personal and shared institutional collections. Preservation Week can help you safely preserve your collections, too, whether it's paper, textiles, photographs (digital and print) or family memorabilia. KSL Expertise...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/03/29/buddhist_scriptures_update_from_a_2011_freedman_fellow

Buddhist Scriptures, Update from a 2011 Freedman Fellow

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:26:02 EST

William E. Deal (Ph.D., Departments of Religious Studies, and Cognitive Science) crosses time and cultures with Chinese writings of Buddhist scriptures, and does it with skills from his 2011 Freedman Fellows award. As the 2012 Freedman Fellows Award Program announced the criteria and the April 2 deadline for new project...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/03/20/cleveland_play_house_archives_kelvin_smith_library

Cleveland Play House Archives @Kelvin Smith Library

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00:40 EST

Kelvin Smith Library is the new home of the Cleveland Play House Archives, in another collaborative effort between the university and America's oldest regional professional theater company. Join us on Monday, March 26 as Arnold Hirshon, Associate Provost and University Librarian, hosts an event for the public that showcases some...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/03/19/2011_freedman_fellows_share_projectsapply_now_for_2012_awards

2011 Freedman Fellows Share Projects--Apply Now for 2012 Awards

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:50:23 EST

The Freedman Fellows Award Program 2012 is open for proposals, and the 2011 Fellows share their experiences in this profile series that takes research through centuries, countries, cultures. Read the details for proposal guidelines, criteria, the April 2 deadline & more, as you enjoy another 2011 Freedman Fellow profile: Wattaeau's...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/03/12/feature_2011_freedman_fellows_as_the_2012_program_opens

Feature: 2011 Freedman Fellows, as the 2012 Program Opens

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:02:32 EST

Case faculty are invited to submit proposals for this year's Freedman Fellows Award Program, in existence since 2005 to help faculty bring their research & teaching projects to fruition with digital technologies, tools, and support. Read more about the 2012 program criteria, and enjoy these weekly features about the 2011...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/03/08/get_there_faster_with_quick_links

Get There Faster with Quick Links!

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:47:11 EST

You've probably noticed a lot of things have been happening around the Library lately, including a redesign of the library website earlier this semester. Since that time we have been getting feedback through our website, from our Librarians in the field, as well as feedback sessions we have been...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/03/05/now_open_proposals_for_2012_freedman_fellows_award_program

Now Open: Proposals for 2012 Freedman Fellows Award Program

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:34:10 EST

In its 8th year, the 2012 Freedman Fellows Award Program begins by inviting faculty proposals for this year's awards. Since 2005, over $100,000 in awards have helped faculty integrate multimedia technologies and digital tools into the curriculum, and varied staff and resources have helped to shape the Fellows' projects into...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/02/29/spring_or_summer_abroad_learn_the_language_basics_in_the_freedman_center

Spring or Summer Abroad? Learn the Language Basics in the Freedman Center

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:41:10 EST

Before you go abroad, step into the Freedman Center! Our self-paced Pimsleur language learning series can get you started talking with the locals. Each listening-based lesson takes about 30 minutes to complete during which users are instructed to recall and form phrases to strengthen memory. We offer... Brazilian Portuguese 1-3...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/02/26/case_winner_in_knovel_university_challenge

Case Winner in Knovel University Challenge

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:53:30 EST

Case produces a winner in the annual Knovel University Challenge and KSL is pleased to present the a $500 American Express gift card prize to Andrew Steele. One of 18 students to win prizes, Andrew was one of 5,600 students in the global contest that required 3 correct answers through...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/02/23/research_back_to_the_future_elsevier_backfiles_available

Research, Back to the Future: Elsevier Backfiles Available

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:57:17 EST

Take your research back 3 or 4 decades or more to complete your next research topic, with the latest addition to the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center (EJC). The Elsevier backfiles project, digitizing journals back to volume 1, has now given OhioLINK researchers another 3.4 million articles in the EJC. •...

http://blog.case.edu/orgs/ksl/news/2012/02/14/new_loan_policy_for_freedman_center

New Loan Policy for Freedman Center

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:34:51 EST

Ever needed a camera just a few days longer? Almost done recording your audition but need an extra night with our Zoom Audio Recorders? Found a quiet space in the library with one of our laptops and need just a few more hours? The Freedman Center will now allow...

Alumni

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Learning is a lifelong pursuit. Kelvin Smith Library wants to support your personal and professional growth after graduation. All alumni have access to Kelvin Smith Library (KSL). You are welcome to visit, have a cup of coffee or snack in the KSL cafe, browse the collections, attend a lecture or exhibit. While at KSL you may use one of our public workstations to access our entire collection of research databases, e-books, digital journals, statistical and scientific datasets and much more. KSL has an outstanding collection of print and digital materials covering every imaginable discipline.

We have also developed a suite of resources and services that will allow you to continue to enjoy many of the advantages you had as a student such as borrowing books and films; taking classes to keep up with the latest multimedia technology; using research database from your home or anywhere you have an internet connection.

All CWRU alumni are eligible for the following Kelvin Smith Library alumni benefits at no charge.

If you live in or visit Ohio frequently you may wish to request a KSL Alumni card. You can borrow books and films, use the Freedman Multimedia Center, take free classes through our CaseLearns program and more. The application is available online at http://library.case.edu/ksl/alumni/. Just fill it out and mail it or bring it to the main servcie desk at KSL. You will be issued a library card at no charge. Find out more about the benefits that come with this card.

Many alumni would like to retain access to some of the online databases that they used as students. While licensing restrictions do not allow alumni access to all of the online resources that are available to current students, the KSL Alumni Online library provides access to a suite of research databases covering a wide variety of subjects. Find out details.

Kelvin Smith research librarians have compiled a list of useful, freely available web resources from both public and private organizations. They are arranged by broad subject categories and are updated frequently. Bookmark your favorites! If you know of a great resource make a suggestion for an addition to this collection.

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Valuable tools to do research on business information, history, leisure topics, science and technology advancements. It is convenient and available any time, anywhere - Wong ('85)

This service has allowed me to remain up to date on the latest thinking in business and has kept me linked to the University in a fashion that no other alumni service has - Franklin ('01)

Primary draw for me of the KSL Alum membership is access to full-text journals (as many as possible!). Without a university affiliation, it's exorbitantly expensive to keep up with the journals in my field - Frost ('08)

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