To celebrate International Women's Day, we released a new episode of our podcast, Law Library Insights. Episode 2 focuses on equity in the legal field and parental leave policies. Check it out!

   

On this day, 40 years ago, CLEVNET was created. What started as a small consortium between the Cleveland Public Library and the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, has expanded across Ohio. Today, CLEVNET has 47 member libraries that operate in 12 counties and proudly serve nearly one million people across Northeast Ohio. The CLEVNET system benefits libraries and patrons, alike. Through this partnership, CLEVNET libraries can share cataloging services, administration, computer equipment, professional support, and consolidate their circulation. As a patron of a CLEVNET library, you can access the vast collections of every participating library, that is over 12 million items at your fingertips. CLEVNET has been vital to the library ecosystem of Northeast Ohio. The Cleveland Law Library has been a proud member of CLEVNET since 1985. We are here to congratulate CLEVNET on this momentous milestone! Here’s to another 40 years!

   

Our podcast is LIVE! Please check out Law Library Insights to learn more about the upcoming Ohio election and Issue 1. Election day is Tuesday, November 8th.

   

Spammers are a resourceful bunch. They're always coming up with new ways to take your money. One of the newer scams is called 'Smishing', combining SMS and phishing. If you have received a text from what you think is your bank, the USPS or another company you do business with asking you for information, it was probably Smishing. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself. The 'Mashable Team's' article "Smash texting scams: How to avoid smishing attacks" gives you some pointers on how to spot and avoid such attacks. You can read their article by Clicking Here.

   

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. As technology advances, so does the threat to our personal information and security. When you are online, you need to be vigilant. Remember to keep your passwords strong and secure. Be on the lookout for spam and phishing emails. Keep your software up to date.  Stay ahead of the hackers this October and learn more about cyber security on the Cleveland Law Library's virtual display.