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Welcome to Community Outreach @KSL

Community Outreach @KSL is a service of the Kelvin Smith Library of Case Western Reserve University. The Kelvin Smith Library provides several programs for the neighboring and campus communities. Programs include the following.

Information Literacy--Partnering to Bridge the Digital Divide

KSL partners with local schools and community groups to provide 21st Century Literacy skills training. 21st Century Literacy skills are those competencies that enable individuals to succeed in our technology-based environment. Components of 21st Century literacy include:

  • Information Literacy--the ability to critically select, evaluate, and use information.
  • Technology literacy--the ability to use computers and other devices to access, develop, and distribute information.
  • Media literacy--the ability to use and create media content--audio, visual, etc.
  • Ethical responsibilty--the competence to recognize and acknowledge intellectual property.

These skills are essential for success in the 21st century Internet-based environment.

Current Partners
  • Future Connections--KSL is a participant of University Circle, Inc.'s (UCI) Future Connections Program. KSL is currently in its 5th year of partnership with UCI. We introduce Cleveland Municipal School District juniors and seniors to library management and operations. For more information contact: E. Gail Reese, Associate Director for Collections and Personnel, Email: E. Gail Reese 
  • Ethnic Studies--Case Western Reserve University, Gilbert Doho, Ph.D., Director
  • Mary M. Bethune School--KSL offers training sessions for 7th & 8th grade students. Classes include Powerpoint, web-page development, science and engineering web-based information, and GIS mapping.
Past Partners

Other Programs

CPL@Case-KSL--KSL has partnered with the Cleveland Public Library to create CPL@Case-KSL --a popular collection of leisure materials that provides the Case community with books, magazines, and audio books.

Information Literacy for International Students--KSL is developing a program to familarize international students with KSL's wide selection of scholarly information.

Online Exhibit

Freely Available Resources for 21st Century Literacy

Learn about the digital divide

Find online books, media, more...

Get help with homework

Learn About the Web


Resources for Teachers

For more information contact Earnestine Adeyemon, Community Outreach Librarian

9:00 AM to 8:30 PM

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Services FAQ

Can I print at KSL? What does it cost & how do I pay?
KSL computers link to 2 high speed, high volume printers. All printing costs 5 cents a page, and you can pay with with your CaseOneCard, coin, $1 or $5 bills. Printers are on the main floor and second floor, across from the elevators.  For locations, check our Maps.
Can I photocopy at KSL? What does it cost & how do I pay?
KSL photocopiers are on the main floor, third floor, and Lower Level, so you can photocopy books and journals. Copies cost ten cents a page on digital copiers, and you can pay with your CaseOneCard, coin, $1 or $5 bills.  For locations, check our Maps.
How do I know what’s new and what new books there are?
Read the KSL News Blog for events, services, tools & more, that help you do research. Find it on the library homepage. New Books can either be an RSS alert for your subject area or you can browse the New Books Display on the 2nd floor of the Kelvin Smith Library.
Where do I get change? / Is there a Change machine?
Use your ID as your cash, not coins & bills. KSL does not give change & asks you to plan ahead for printing and copying. The copiers & printers take $1 & $5 bills and coins, and will give change for a copy/print when there is suffficient change in the machine. Plan ahead! Activate your CaseOneCard ID if you are a staff member, faculty, or grad student.
Where are the Bathrooms?
KSL bathrooms are on all floors, always behind the elevators.  Check our Maps for more information.
How do I get a library card?
Your Case ID is your library card if you are enrolled or employed at Case. The first time you use it, staff will swipe it on a library computer to activate your library account and then you can use your ID at any Case library or OhioLINK member library, if your account is in good standing.
Is there a book drop? Is there a drive-up book drop?

KSL has a book drop in the front of the building, under the covered portico, on the Thwing Center side of the Main Doors. Currently, there is no drive-up book drop. The KSL bookdrop is open when there are no Regular Business Hours–when KSL is open, bring your items to the inside book drops. Videos & DVDs must be returned to staff at the Main Service Desk so the are not damaged in bookdrops.

Can I fax something at KSL?
KSL does not have fax services but Thwing Center, next door, does in Printing Services. Stop in weekdays 8-5:30 p.m. for information about fees, etc.
Does KSL have a SelfCheckout Machine? When can I use it?
KSL’s 3M SelfCheckout machine is on the Main Service Desk and can be used whenever you are in KSL! (You must have used your Case ID card at least once before at a Case library for a regular checkout with staff, so your ID data is swiped into the system.) Use SelfCheckout during 24×7, or whenever you need to save time.
Can I checkout the CPL@Case-KSL books and magazines on the KSL SelfCheckout?
Use the CPL SelfCheckout machine nearby the CPL@Case-KSL collections, with your CPL library card. The KSL SelfCheckout machine reads only Case ID cards and Case barcodes.

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