The Lillian and Milford Harris Library is one of a few libraries in the country dedicated entirely to social work literature and scholarship.
The staff at the Harris Library is dedicated to helping you secure the information you need to succeed. Don't hesitate to reach out.
Local phone: 216.368.2302
Toll free: 800.944.2290 (ask for the Harris Library at Ext. 2302)
Fax: 216.368.6624
Reference email: [email protected]
Physical location: Mandel School, room 175
Spring 2025 Hours
January 13 � May 9
Monday -Thursday: 8 a.m. � 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. � 5 p.m.
Summer 2025 Hours
May 10 - August 1
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. � 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
May 16 - Graduation
Open: 9 a.m. � 12 p.m.
Closed: 12 � 3 p.m. (Library is open for reception only)
Closed
Monday, May 26 � Memorial Day
Thursday, June 19 & Friday, June 20 � Juneteenth
Friday, July 4 � Independence Day
Electronic Resources
All , , and are available to the Mandel School and CWRU communities. Please remember to use or to access these resources from off campus.
Research Assistance
Librarians are available to conduct virtual research consultations by email, phone or Zoom. We continue to offer library instruction and faculty support.
Do you have further questions? Please contact us:
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 216-368-2302
Zoom: by request
Samantha C. Skutnik
Director / Librarian
216.368.2283
[email protected]
M.L.S., Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
B.A., Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
Kristen Kirchgesler
Web Services Librarian
216.368.1658
[email protected] or [email protected]
M.S.I., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
B.A., Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio.
Robert Carroll
Engagement and Instruction Librarian
216.368.3349
[email protected]
M.L.I.S, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.
B.A., University of California, San Diego, CA.
Lena Ford
Circulation & Access Services Coordinator
216.368.2155
[email protected]
Debora Morris
Executive Assistant to the Director
216.368.2293
[email protected]