Cleveland Law Library Weblog

Celebrating CLEVNET!

 

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!

Cleveland Law Library Welcomes New Reference Librarian

Please join us in welcoming Kayla Fertig, our newest Reference Librarian. Kayla is a graduate of Kent State University and a northeast Ohio native. She loves all things Cleveland and is excited to be a part of the Cleveland Law Library team.  Congratulations and welcome aboard!

Cleveland Law Library Recognizes Sherlock Holmes Day This Sunday, May 22, 2022

Our Law Librarians are a lot like detectives. We search and navigate through all types of legal resources to find the answers to legal research questions. Although Sherlock Holmes is a legendary fictional character that was created by Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, there are definite analogies between what law librarians do and what Sherlock Holmes accomplished in solving crimes. We help our patrons find the answers to legal research puzzles, and Sherlock Holmes helped local law enforcement officials find criminal perpetrators. As a result, the Law Library is happy to recognize Sherlock Holmes Day this coming Sunday, May 22, 2022. Although there are many great books and movies, including the movies with Robert Downey, Jr., make sure to try the fourteen film series which originally aired from 1939 through 1946 starring Basil Rathbone as Holmes and Nigel Bruce as his trusty sidekick Dr. John Watson.

Happy Star Wars Day, and "May the Force be with you"

Happy Star Wars Day, and 'May the Force be with you.' Have you heard that Yoda has a last name? It is layheehoo (sometimes spelled leyheehoo). It is definitely a funny Dad joke and a reference to a song from the Sound of Music. Enjoy our Cleveland Law Library Yoda Meme for this month.

The Cleveland Law Library is Celebrating National Library Week

Happy National Library Week! The theme for NLW this year is "Connect with Your Library," and the Cleveland Law Library will be celebrating all week. To connect with our members both in person and online, we created 5 original library word games that can be enjoyed at the Law Library or online at this link on our web site. Help us recognize our staff for their professionalism and work ethic tomorrow, April 5th, on National Library Workers Day. We will also be offering light snacks and refreshments on Wednesday, April 6th, the day that we are open to the public. However, the highlight of our celebrations will include a virtual book discussion with Wendy Koile at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, April 7th. Wendy Koile is the author of Lake Erie Murder & Mayhem, a fascinating exploration of crimes which occurred on and around the shores of Lake Erie. This book discussion is perfect for readers who enjoy history and true crime. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Click here to go directly to the registration page.

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Cleveland Law Library!

Effective Today, 3/2/2022, Masks are Optional at the Cleveland Law Library

As of today, 3/2/22, the Cleveland Law Library is adopting the same mask rules laid out in the latest Administrative Order signed by Administrative Judges from the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court, the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court, the Cuyahoga County Probate Court, and the Ohio  Eighth District Court of Appeals. As these Courts are, we are following the science regulating the wearing of masks. The bottom line of what this means is that masks are currently optional, but certainly permissible, and unvaccinated individuals are encouraged to wear a mask at all times in the County's 3 courthouses, including the Lakeside Courthouse. Anyone who needs a mask upon entry will still be provided one upon request. If COVID numbers change in the future, our mask guidance will change with it.

Happy National Library Week!

Happy National Library Week to libraries of all types, including all law libraries! Please celebrate NLW with the Cleveland Law Library this week by joining our virtual book discussion this Friday with local athor, attorney and cyclist, Ken Knabe, who will discuss his book entitled Cycling Rights: Bicycles, E-Bikes &
Micro-Mobility Devices. The event is free, totally online, and all are welcome to attend. Please register for this Zoom event at this link.

Tasty Martians have landed at the Cleveland Law Library!

Tasty Martians have landed at the Cleveland Law Library, and they want our sourdough starter!

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2021!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Cleveland Law Library. Did you know that the four leaves of the four-leaf clover stand for faith, love, hope and luck? Let's hope all 4 get us all through the pandemic soon.

Happy International Women's Day 3-8-2021!

The Cleveland Law Library would like to recognize International Women's Day by paying tribute to all of the Law Library's female officers and directors over the years. A full list is located within the Law Library's historical book linked here, but Mabel McWherter, Esq. served as the Law Library's first Secretary of the Board from 1935-1941. She also served as Treasurer from 1935-1937 and held the brief title of Librarian during 1941. Current Board member and officer Carla Triciarchi, Esq. was the first woman Vice-President of the Board from 2002-2003. She was later elected President from 2003-2006, a role which she assumed again in 2020. In honor of the Law Library's recent 150th anniversary, Carla Tricarichi recorded a video-taped oral history of her memories of researching at the Law Library and her service on the Board. Thanks to all of our current and historical Board members!