The OhioLINK academic library consortium, which includes Case Western Reserve University, will transition to a new library services platform (LSP) in June 2025. The LSP is the suite of software that libraries use to acquire, manage and lend resources—and allows users to search for, find and access those resources. Following the transition, users can expect enhancements to the libraries’ catalog searching, access and delivery of electronic resources, and streamlined borrowing from other OhioLINK Member Libraries.
As a result of this upgrade, some library services will be temporarily paused during spring 2025. Please note the following estimated timeline and plan accordingly for your purchasing and borrowing needs from the CWRU Campus Libraries in preparation for the spring and summer semesters.
Print purchase requests suspended
Print purchases requests were suspended as of Feb. 28, excluding the Ben C. Green Law Library.
From March 1 until June 30, no new requests for print materials will be processed, including ordering new books or other physical resources. Kelvin Smith Library staff will be prepared to resume processing new requests as of July 1.
The campus community can continue to access resources through OhioLink and Interlibrary Loan, as well as all CWRU catalog items.
Members of the campus community can continue to request eResource purchases from Kelvin Smith Library and Cleveland Health Sciences Library (eBooks, eJournals, streaming video, electronic databases) through May 23. During the spring, you may experience delays in eResource processing as we work to enhance our services.
The Law Library has not stopped processing any requests during this period and will continue to provide faculty requests.
OhioLINK and SearchOhio borrowing pause
Requesting, borrowing and lending through OhioLINK and SearchOhio will be suspended on May 23, allowing for all member libraries to complete the transition. Members of the university community are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and consider any materials they might need for the summer and fall semesters in advance of this deadline. OhioLINK services are expected to resume, with streamlined borrowing, in July 2025. All due dates for borrowed materials will be observed, even if they fall during this freeze period.
Get assistance
For any questions or concerns, visit the Kelvin Smith Library website or email lsp-support@case.edu. Get more information from OhioLINK.
For library-specific information about this transition or the timeline, contact the campus library that supports your school:
- Kelvin Smith Library on the Research & Engagement Librarians webpage
- Cleveland Health Sciences Library at AskCHSL@case.edu
- Harris Library at harrisref@case.edu
- Law Library at lawref@case.edu
While the dates listed above are confirmed, they are estimations and may require adjustments. Kelvin Smith Library will continue to communicate updates in The Daily and on the library website.