NYLI News

This Presidents’ Day….The Oval Office is yours at The NY Historical Society!

Looking to inspire a future President? Need a Photo-Op for your Facebook Presidents’ Day posting? Want to view artifacts from many of the occupants of the Executive Office?

Then it’s time for you to check out the N.Y. Historical Society’s ongoing exhibit – “Meet the Presidents and the Oval Office”.

This Presidents’ Day, consider […]

By |February 9th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on This Presidents’ Day….The Oval Office is yours at The NY Historical Society!

Questions about Federal Holidays?…. FDLP has the Answers !

What was the first Federal Holiday? And the latest? Are banks & businesses required to be closed? And what’s the story regarding those quirky state holidays ?

On February 9th, our colleague Jane Canfield will host an FDLP Academy webinar titled The 11 Federal Holidays that should […]

By |February 7th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Questions about Federal Holidays?…. FDLP has the Answers !

LC webinar – Finding Pictures: African-Americans in the Military

Photographs not only preserve but bring alive the past in ways that words cannot. Consider learning more about accessing Library of Congress photographs of African-Americans in the military by attending their webinar… held twice this February…..

Tuesday, February 8th @ noon EST– click here to register !and again on..Wednesday, February 16th @ 3 p.m. […]

By |February 2nd, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on LC webinar – Finding Pictures: African-Americans in the Military

Celebrate Black History Month with a Visit to the Schomburg Center

Like many native New Yorkers, there are still many historical & cultural sites that I’ve not yet visited. My New Year’s Resolutions always include the promise to play tourist in my own city….. The Schomburg Center’s been on my list… & now many of its treasures can be accessed virtually….Start by exploring Schomburg’s […]

By |January 31st, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Celebrate Black History Month with a Visit to the Schomburg Center

LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group January Online Meeting

LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group will meet via Zoom on Thursday January 27th at 12. We will discuss A Cat Story by Ursula Murray Husted . (also available at NYPL).  Please see our LibGuide for past and upcoming titles.

Please contact, Eileen Dolan at edolan@NYLI.org to be added to the meeting.

By |January 25th, 2022|Announcements, New at NYLI|Comments Off on LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group January Online Meeting

All About NYLI Webinar

The New York Law Institute now offers members a variety of resources and services including 2 eBooks collections providing access to over 160,000 eBook titles. We offer the entire West Academic Nutshells series in eBook format, hundreds of ABA titles, and Mathew Bender legal treatises.  We also offer access to valuable electronic resources such as […]

By |January 24th, 2022|Announcements|Comments Off on All About NYLI Webinar

Happy B-Day E.A. Poe (Jan. 19th)! Creator of mysterious fiction… & copyright advocate!

Considered the creator of the first detective story and early contributor to the science fiction genre, Poe not only perfected the art of the short story but later appreciation of his work resulted in horror and suspense being deemed worthy of inclusion in the literary canon.

And while his poem “The Raven” […]

By |January 19th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Happy B-Day E.A. Poe (Jan. 19th)! Creator of mysterious fiction… & copyright advocate!

LLMC-Digital Records & Briefs Webinar

Webinar times are: Eastern Time

Optimize your records and briefs research with LLMC-Digital

The Library of the New York Law Institute offers web-based training sessions to help you discover new resources and enhance your research with LLMC-Digital, an extensive archive of historical primary and specialized legal materials covering the U.S. federal and state governments, the British […]

By |January 17th, 2022|Announcements|Comments Off on LLMC-Digital Records & Briefs Webinar

15 Great websites for researching MLK, Jr.

Great men, such as Martin Luther King Jr., often end up viewed as mythical beings rather than fellow humans who accomplished the extraordinary. Research allows us to see our shared humanity with Dr. King. By a study of his everyday experiences, we are led to an even greater appreciation of his achievements. […]

By |January 12th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 15 Great websites for researching MLK, Jr.

NYLI Closing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The New York Law Institute will be closed on  Monday, January 17, 2022 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  NYLI will reopen on Tuesday, January 18th at 9:00 AM. Enjoy the holiday!

By |January 12th, 2022|Announcements|Comments Off on NYLI Closing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day