NYLI News

NYLI 2020 Survey

It is time once again in the wake of COVID-19 and the increasing need for digital library services, to reassess our situation and plan for the next phase of the New York Law Institute so that it remains a viable, relevant institution determined to play a role in the information needs of the legal […]

By |August 24th, 2020|Announcements, New at NYLI|Comments Off on NYLI 2020 Survey

COVID-19 Has Allowed Law Librarians to Flex Their Tech Prowess

Victoria Hudgins writes for Law.com about newly appointed American Association of Law Libraries president Emily Florio as she discusses how COVID-19 is allowing law librarians to shatter myths about their capabilities.

Read more here.

By |August 19th, 2020|News from the Field|Comments Off on COVID-19 Has Allowed Law Librarians to Flex Their Tech Prowess

NYLI Has (Partially) Opened!

The New York Law Institute now has staff at our physical location on a part-time basis and can complete any requests requiring fiche, film or historical materials for our members.  In addition to our 160,000+ eBook collection we are also offering print book loans as well.  Please check our website https://www.nyli.org/or our blog for […]

By |August 10th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on NYLI Has (Partially) Opened!

NYLI Stalwart… Judge… Reformer… & … Medium ??

Like many New York Law Institute members, John W. Edmonds had both a distinguished legal career and a highly developed sense of civic duty.

His […]

By |August 5th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on NYLI Stalwart… Judge… Reformer… & … Medium ??

Safe Work Playbook: COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness and Response Guide

Jason Kucsma, Executive Director/Fiscal Officer at Toledo Lucas County Public Library and his team put together this stellar guide to re-opening the library including tips for how to deal with everything from mail to vendors and contractors, etc.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3rwuaxa9592uoja/Safe%20Work%20Playbook_V2.pdf?dl=0The

By |August 3rd, 2020|News from the Field|Comments Off on Safe Work Playbook: COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness and Response Guide

NYLI’s LibGuide Collection

NYLI has adopted the LibGuides platform for creating robust research and subject guides on various topics.  You will notice a new item on our website’s main navigation menu linking to the following NYLI LibGuides:

Bankruptcy Law Research at NYLIeBooks at The New York Law Institute Federal Legislative History GuideGovernment Documents Guide Librarian Resources –Training Your Associates — from […]

By |July 29th, 2020|Announcements, New at NYLI|Comments Off on NYLI’s LibGuide Collection

LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group on Zoom!

LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group met last week via Zoom to discuss: My Favorite Thing is Monsters, and it looked like it was a great time!

Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late ’60s Chicago, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters is the fictional graphic diary of 10-year-old Karen Reyes, filled with B-movie horror and pulp […]

By |July 27th, 2020|Announcements, New at NYLI|Comments Off on LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group on Zoom!

NYLI Quarterly Newsletter – Summer Issue

Check out the Summer issue of our quarterly newsletter for a quick update on everything that’s been happening here at NYLI.

Read more here.

By |July 22nd, 2020|Announcements, New at NYLI|Comments Off on NYLI Quarterly Newsletter – Summer Issue

Federal Legislative History at NYLI LibGuide

Our Research Librarian, Emily Moog has put together an outstanding LibGuide on Federal Legislative History Research at NYLI Please check it out here!

By |July 20th, 2020|Announcements, New at NYLI|Comments Off on Federal Legislative History at NYLI LibGuide

LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group Next Online Meeting

LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group will be hosted by LLAGNY’s Zoom account on Thursday, July 23rd at 12:00 PM. We will discuss: My Favorite Thing is Monsters.

Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late ’60s Chicago, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters is the fictional graphic diary of 10-year-old Karen Reyes, filled with B-movie horror […]

By |July 16th, 2020|Announcements|Comments Off on LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group Next Online Meeting