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Monday, October 19, 2026

Lawyering I, Cohort 4

• 9:00am - 10:25am
• Online Searching
• Susan Boland, Associate Director

Lawyering I, Cohort 5

• 9:00am - 10:25am
• Researching Statutes
• Legal Technology & Research Instructional Services Librarian Shannon Kemen

Lawyering I, Cohort 3

• 1:30pm - 2:50pm
• Researching Statutes
• Electronic Resources Instructional Services Librarian Ron Jones

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Lawyering I, Cohort 6

• 9:00am - 10:25am
• Researching Cases & Citators
• Instructional & Reference Services Law Librarian Ashley Russell

Lawyering I, Cohort 1

• Researching Secondary Sources
• 10:40am - 12:05pm
• Instructional & Reference Services Librarian Laura Dixon-Caldwell

Lawyering I, Cohort 2

• 10:40am - 12:05pm
• Researching Secondary Sources
• Susan Boland, Associate Director

Technology Tuesdays

• Replacing PDFs with Links
• 12:15pm - 1:15pm
• Zoom
• Shannon Kemen, Legal Technology & Research Instructional Services Librarian​

Introduction to Law & the Legal Profession

• 12:30pm - 1:50pm
• Ron Jones Electronic Resources Instructional Services LibrarianRon Jones Electronic Resources Instructional Services Librarian

AI & the Law

• 1:30am - 2:50pm
• Profs. Laura Dixon-Caldwell, Shannon Kemen, Ashley Russell, and Michael Whiteman

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Lawyering I, Cohort 4

• 9:00am - 10:25am
• Researching Statutes
• Susan Boland, Associate Director

Lawyering I, Cohort 5

• 9:00am - 10:25am
• Online Searching
• Legal Technology & Research Instructional Services Librarian Shannon Kemen

Advanced Legal Research: Transactional Law

• 11:10am - 12:05pm
• Instructional & Reference Services Librarian Laura Dixon-Caldwell

Lawyering I, Cohort 3

• 1:30pm - 2:50pm
• Online Searching
• Electronic Resources Instructional Services Librarian Ron Jones

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Lawyering I, Cohort 6

• 9:00am - 10:25am
• Online Searching
• Instructional & Reference Services Law Librarian Ashley Russell

Lawyering I, Cohort 7

• 9:00am - 10:25am
• Online Searching
• Susan Boland, Associate Director

Lawyering I, Cohort 2

• 10:40am - 12:05pm
• Online Searching
• Susan Boland, Associate Director

Introduction to Law & the Legal Profession

• 12:30pm - 1:50pm
• Electronic Resources Instructional Services LibrarianRon Jones Electronic Resources Instructional Services Librarian Ron Jones

AI & the Law

• 1:30am - 2:50pm
• Profs. Laura Dixon-Caldwell, Shannon Kemen, Ashley Russell, and Michael Whiteman

Asynchronous

Advanced Legal Research: Beyond the Basics

• Instructional & Reference Services Librarian Ashley Russell

Increasing consolidation and commercial control over all aspects of knowledge comes at a cost. This year’s Open Access Week theme challenges us to consider the financial, human, and environmental costs of creating, sharing, and sustaining knowledge—particularly when these costs are driven by private rather than public interests. Last year’s theme of “Who owns our knowledge?” reflected on the reality of commercial ownership of knowledge. This year’s theme will reckon with the costs of that reality and avenues for reclaiming control of these systems meant to serve the public interest.

Open Access Week Events at UC

What Researchers Need to Know About Open Access in 2026

• Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
• 2:00pm - 3:00pm
• Zoom (Register at OneStop to get the link)

OER Gallery Open Session

• Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
• 2:00pm - 3:00pm
• Faculty Enrichment Center Lounge (Room 540)

Demystifying Open Access: Busting Myths and Taking Questions

• Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Faculty Enrichment Center Room 540E
• Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  •  Zoom (Register at OneStop to get the link)

View more Open Access Week content each day on LibBlog. Visit our College of Law Scholarship Repository to see how the Law Library supports open access. Because open access involves copyright, this week our featured resources are all about copyright!

Featured Study Aids

CALI Lessons on Copyright

• CALI currently offers interactive exercises for law students on intellectual property. You will need to set up a password to use CALI online. To set up a username and password, you will be asked to enter UC Law’s authorization code. You can get this code from any reference librarian or at the Circulation Desk.

Copyright Law (Conceptes & Insights)

• Available through the West Academic study aid subscription, this text provides an exploration of the doctrinal and policy issues in American copyright law. It covers every major topic in basic copyright courses: the history of copyright; subject matter, including original works of authorship and artificial intelligence; ownership, including works made for hire, transfers of ownership and termination of transfers; duration and formalities; exclusive rights, including their transposition to the digital environment; fair use, including the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith, and the operation of fair use in the digital and AI environments; secondary liability, both at common law and as developed through application of the DMCA to Internet service providers; enforcement, including “paracopyright” protections against circumvention of technological protection measures and for copyright management information; Federal preemption of state law, including with respect to mass market “browsewrap” licenses. 

Copyright Examples & Explanations

• Available through the Aspen Learning Library subscription, this study aid provides an overview of Copyright Law, together with examples that illustrate how these principles apply in typical cases. Discussions of issues include whether artists have copyright in their performances, first sale of digital works, copying of information from famous news photographs, copyright of works in virtual worlds, fair use of appropriation art, news clippings services, Google Books, course pack, secondary liability of BitTorrent and YouTube, and reasonable royalty damages. A series of problems at the end of each section or chapter assist you in testing your understanding. Answers are provided for these problems.

Understanding Copyright Law

• Available through the LexisNexis Digital Library study aid subscription, Understanding Copyright Law reflects the substantial developing case law and legislative developments that have taken place since 2019, including an analysis of the eagerly awaited fair use decisions of Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc. and Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith, which marked the first time in several decades that the Court has ruled on this "thorniest" issue of copyright law. Other case law developments are also included, such as the challenges brought about by generative artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. As always, Congress continues to change the face of copyright law, and this edition includes an overview of the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (the CASE Act), which establishes a small claims court-type system within the United States Copyright Office.

Featured Database

HeinOnline Intellectual Property Law Collection

• This collection contains legislative histories, treatises, books, periodicals, and more relating to copyrights, patents, and trademarks. Includes the Federal Communications Commission Record and Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure. 

Featured Guide

Copyright FAQ

• Copyright Basics: definitions of copyright, public domain, fair use and TEACH Act; general FAQ.
• How Do I Use Copyrighted Materials in My Teaching: General principles, safe alternatives, links and tips on finding copyright-free or open license materials organized by material type.

Featured Treatise

Nimmer on Copyright

• Available on Lexis, this is one of the leading treatises on U.S. copyright law.

Featured Video

Open Access Explained (YouTube)

• What is open access? Nick Shockey and Jonathan Eisen take you through the world of open access publishing and explain just what it's all about.

Featured Website

Copyright Office​

• The Copyright Office examines hundreds of thousands of copyright claims per year, resulting in an average of over half a million registrations annually. Congress has also delegated authority to the Copyright Office to develop regulations concerning many areas of copyright law. Additionally, the Copyright Office is focused on working with the public, including by answering questions and developing education programs.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Begun in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, it is a Day of Unity to connect battered women’s advocates across the country. In 1989 Congress passed Public Law 101-112 declaring the month of October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month's theme builds on the 2025 theme "With Survivors Always" and incorporates "Survivors Deserve Action."

More Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness

University of Cincinnati Help for Student Victims & Student Survivors

• This website is designed to provide resources for victims or survivors of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, gender-based harassment, or stalking. Staff are available 24-hours a day for confidential advice and assistance. Even if you are unsure what to do, call Counseling and Psychological Services at 513-556-0648 and you will be connected with a confidential counselor who will listen to you and help guide you as you figure out what you want to do next. There are a variety of resources to support you and help provide the assistance and services you need.

University of Cincinnati College of Law Domestic Violence and Civil Protection Order Clinic

• Law students can gain hands-on experience as you learn how to provide holistic legal services to survivors of domestic violence. At the Domestic Violence and Civil Protection Order Clinic, you’ll work alongside clinic staff to learn every aspect of civil practice, from initial interviews through advocacy.

Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence

• OAESV provides services such as training for advocates and preventionists, technical assistance for local programs, systems advocacy, public policy work and much more.

Ohio Domestic Violence Network

• The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) believes that ending violence against all people—regardless of gender—and their children requires a connection with organizations and individuals to create a clear vision and collective voice for social and structural change. Visit their Resource Center for downloadable resources.

Women Helping Women

• Women Helping Women has a mission to prevent gender-based violence and empower survivors. They envision a world where all people are safe, liberated, and thriving. Explore their Resources page for essential information, including important statistics, clear definitions, FAQs, and details on community partnerships.

October is also National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cybersecurity Awareness Month was launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance & the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in October 2004. The theme this year is "Securing the Next 250." 

Key Ways to Stay Secure Online: Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 by CISA (YouTube video)

• Staying secure online starts with simple, effective habits. As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026, CISA has updated its guidance to help individuals and organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture and reduce risk. In this video, learn practical cybersecurity best practices designed to protect people, data, and critical infrastructure.

Scams Mitigation Toolkit by the Federal Reserve

• The scams mitigation toolkit was developed by the Federal Reserve to help educate the industry about scams and outline potential ways to help detect and mitigate this fraud type.

NIST Cybersecurity Month Resources

• The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) develops measurements, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.

Educause Cybersecurity Resources

• EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to lead the way, advancing the strategic use of technology and data to further the promise of higher education.

SANS Secure the Generations Kit

• SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) Institute is a provider of cybersecurity training, certifications, programs, and resources. This is a free, expert-crafted kit designed to spark conversations and help families, schools, and teams stay secure together.

Posted October 19, 2026 by Susan Boland

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