If you need to renew you library card, but you are unable to go to your local CLEVNET library to do so you can use the online renewal form. This will only extend your cards privileges for a limited time (one year during the current COVID-19 outbreak).
CLEVNET Instant Digital Card
Need a library card? Get one instantly using your mobile phone number. Sign up for an Instant Digital Card today and access our Overdrive collection without leaving home.
Tumblebooks is Offering Free Resources
Because of the current Coronavirus outbreak Tumblebooks is offering free access to their resources until August 31, 2020. TumbleBooks’ databases are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! Your patrons can read as many books as they want, when they want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. Books are available instantly.
www.TumbleBookLibrary.com – K-6 children’s ebook database
Direct Link: https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=tumble735&P=books
www.TumbleMath.com – K-6 math ebook database
Direct Link: https://www.tumblemath.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6
www.TeenBookCloud.com – gr 7-12 ebook database
Direct Link: https://www.teenbookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6
www.AudioBookCloud.com – all ages audio book database
Direct Link: https://www.audiobookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6
Newspaper Archive
Newspaper Archive, which provides access to a 300 million page newspaper collection, is making their holdings available during the current Coronavirus outbreak. To start using just go to http://ezproxy.clevnet.org/login?url=https://access.newspaperarchive.com/.
CLEVNET Service Update
Due to COVID-19, most CLEVNET libraries have closed or have reduced services. Placing holds in the online catalog (search.clevnet.org) has been temporarily disabled for those closed libraries. Use the “My List” feature to keep track of titles to place on hold later. Documentation on how to use “My List” is available at https://www.clevnet.org/help/using-my-lists/. “My Account” also remains available.
CLEVNET’s OverDrive digital collections and databases remain available.
OverDrive: https://clevnet.overdrive.com/
Databases: https://www.clevnet.org/node/8
For specific up to date information from your library, please refer directly to its website. You can find the list of CLEVNET member libraries here:
Placing Holds is not Available
Because of COVID-19, all CLEVNET libraries have closed or have reduced services. Because of this, placing holds at your library may no longer be possible. You can use the “My List” feature to track titles that you can place on hold when your library reopens. If you are not familiar with this feature there is a tutorial that can show you how to use it.
Publishers are limiting your use of eBooks and eAudiobooks through CLEVNET
You know that book that’s at the top of your “Must Read” list? Imagine grabbing your tablet and searching the library’s catalog only to find that the eBook you wanted is unavailable. That’s what will happen under the new policies the major publishers have for public libraries. The new terms restrict how libraries can purchase and circulate eBooks and eAudiobooks. Here’s the situation:
- None of the big publishers are selling or licensing eBooks and eAudiobooks to public libraries in the same way they do print copies.
- Libraries are limited on the number of copies they can purchase, as well as when and how long they can be active in the library’s catalog.
- In some cases, libraries are being denied access to electronic new releases.
- These changes will make it impossible for libraries to provide equal access to information and hurt Ohioans who depend on the library the most.
CLEVNET libraries have promoted eBooks and eAudiobooks usage for more than 15 years, long before it was as popular as it is today. In fact, 1,711,143 eBooks and 889,823 eAudiobooks were borrowed from the CLEVNET libraries’ e-media collection last year. That’s a 20% percent increase from 2017.
The costs associated with eBooks and eAudiobooks are rising as well. Libraries are often required to pay several times the retail price and now may be forced to re-purchase popular titles every two years. CLEVNET libraries spent $2,097,797.80 in 2018 on eBooks and eAudiobooks, an increase of 12% percent over the previous year.
We hope to reverse or modify these new policy changes by working with the publishers and authors, as well as library consortia, our state and national library associations, and other stakeholders. We will keep you updated on the situation.
Mentor Library Joining CLEVNET
On Monday, May 6, Mentor Library (http://www.mentorpl.org/) will be joining CLEVNET. This means any CLEVNET card holder can now borrow, pick up, and return items at Mentor Library in addition to the current 45 CLEVNET library systems.
Please join us in welcoming our newest member!
Morley Library is joining CLEVNET
On Monday, September 24th, Morley Library (https://www.morleylibrary.org/) will be joining CLEVNET. This means any CLEVNET cardholder can now borrow, pick up, and return items at Morley Library in addition to the current 44 CLEVNET library systems.
Please join us in welcoming our newest member!
Automatic Renewals starting April 2nd!
CLEVNET will implement automatic renewals of physical materials starting with items due on April 2nd. We hope this new service will be more convenient and potentially reduce overdue fines.
How will automatic renewals work?
The system will attempt to automatically renew materials one day before an item is due.
Materials CANNOT be renewed if:
- Someone else has placed a hold on the item.
- The item has reached its renewal limit (renewal limits vary by library system).
- Your account is blocked due to excess fines or fees.
If an item CANNOT be renewed, you will receive a courtesy due soon notice (via PHONE, EMAIL, or SMS Text) the evening before your materials are due.
Please note: This service does not apply to digital materials (i.e. Overdrive), only physical materials.
To review and update your notification options, please visit https://www.clevnet.org/help/how-do-i-edit-my-hold-notifications/ for instructions.