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FEB 12: KSL “Hearts” Our Faculty wellness event – RSVP
FEB 28: KSL Print Purchase Request Deadline
MAR 7: Faculty Freedman Fellow Application Deadline – APPLY
APR 22: Save the Date: Jane Austen’s Library with Rebecca Romney

Table Of Contents

1. CWRU Libraries migrating to a new service platform

2. Receive support and funding through the Faculty Freedman Fellowship

3. KSL 'Hearts' Our Faculty social event - FEB 12

4. New artificial intelligence training for students

5. Manage your research data effectively

6. Boost your academic profile with CWRU recommended ORCID ID

7. Faculty Senate approves open access policy: benefits to you

8. KSL Collections Annex supports library storage on campus

9. KSL: your partners in instruction

10. NEW LIBRARY RESOURCES!

CWRU Libraries migrating to a new service platform

In June 2025, the CWRU Libraries, along with the OhioLINK academic library consortium, will transition to a new library services platform (LSP). The LSP is the suite of software that libraries use to acquire, manage and lend resources— as well as allowing users to search for, find, and access those resources. READ MORE about the migration.

 

The Freedman Fellows Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year

This program offers support and resources from subject-matter specialists at Kelvin Smith Library, and up to $15,000 in funding for CWRU faculty to develop digital research projects or innovative technology-enabled instruction.

We invite you to relax and unwind with us in a Valentine’s-themed celebration focused on faculty well-being. On February 12th from 4 to 6 PM in the KSL Dampeer Room, enjoy appetizers, chair massages provided by therapists from One to One Fitness, and a selection of activities to socialize and de-stress. 

REGISTER FOR THE EVENT <3

KSL Collections Annex supports library storage on campus

The new KSL Collections Annex, located in the secure, climate-controlled 11000 Cedar Incubator, brings invaluable resources back to campus. This expansion replaces off-site storage, making the collection more accessible for research and scholarly pursuits, while also freeing up space for special collections and future acquisitions.


READ MORE about how this expansion benefits our community.

Manage your research data effectively

CWRU offers a centralized website to support scholars working with data.
This platform provides essential information and best practices for creating, describing, storing, and sharing research data.

Read more and explore the site HERE

Boost your academic profile with CWRU recommended ORCID iD

CWRU recommends all researchers sign up for an ORCID iD to distinguish themselves from other researchers, manage their online scholarly identity, and meet requirements of many funders, publishers, government agencies, etc. that are increasingly requiring ORCID iDs.

To sign up and learn more about the advantages, visit the library’s ORCID Guide, or contact your Librarian for personalized support.

Partner with the KSL Teaching Team to supplement instruction in any discipline

The teaching team at KSL offers a range of instruction services to support your teaching and your students' learning, including in-person classroom sessions and online modules that address research and digital skills, and help students navigate the library.

Visit our Library Instruction page to learn more or to request a session with the teaching team.

Faculty Senate approves a CWRU Faculty Open Access Policy: benefits to you

• Improved research–emphasizes equity, inclusion, collaboration, reproducibility, and validation
• Increased access and faster knowledge transfer
• Increased citations for researchers
• Increased vivid engagement and collaboration. Broadly promotes engagement and participation
• Increased rankings and impact 
• Accelerated learning and accessible education. Large impact on student costs
• Promotes an inclusive culture of learning