Lillian and Milford Harris Library

Two students sitting in front of glass wall reading Harris Library

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
Fax: 216.368.6624

Reference email: harrisref@case.edu
Physical location: Mandel School, room 175


Fall 2025 Hours

August 25 - 31

Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 1: Closed

September 2 - December 17

Monday - Thursday : 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Exceptions

Open for Intensive Weekend

Sunday, September 21: 12 – 6 p.m.

Sunday, October 12: 12 – 6 p.m.

Mandel School Fall Break

Monday, November 24 : 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, November 25 : 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26 : 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Thanksgiving holiday

Thursday, November 27 : Closed

Friday, November 28 : Closed


Electronic Resources

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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: harrisref@case.edu
Phone: 216-368-2302
Zoom: by request

Meet the staff

Samantha C. Skutnik
Director / Librarian
216.368.2283
samantha.skutnik@case.edu

M.L.S., Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
B.A., Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Kristen Kirchgesler
Web Services Librarian
216.368.1658
kristen.arbutiski@case.edu or kristen1@case.edu

M.S.I., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
B.A., Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio.

Robert Carroll
Engagement and Instruction Librarian
216.368.3349
robert.carroll2@case.edu

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
lena.ford@case.edu

Debora Morris
Executive Assistant to the Director
216.368.2293
debora.morris@case.edu