NYLI News

LLAGNY Book Club Discusses Plath’s Bell Jar

At February’s meeting, LLAGNY Book Club had a spirited discussion of poet Sylvia Plath’s classic novel The Bell Jar….

Check out my full review as posted on Law Lines by clicking here ….

And remember to check the calendar for future book club information and all things LLAGNY….

By |April 8th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on LLAGNY Book Club Discusses Plath’s Bell Jar

NYLI Skills Series: 15 Ways Law Libraries can use Generative AI

April 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Explore the transformative power of AI in law libraries with this engaging webinar. This essential session is designed for librarians, information specialists, and enthusiasts eager to harness the latest in AI technology. Highlights include:

Basics of Generative AI: A straightforward primer on generative AI and its relevance today.Key […]

By |April 3rd, 2024|Announcements|Comments Off on NYLI Skills Series: 15 Ways Law Libraries can use Generative AI

No April Fool… For Library Week… a Contest !!

April means showers, a fool or two, taxes due, Poetry Month & Library Week…

And, once again, it’s the month The New York Law Institute runs a contest….

Submit your favorite library memory – it could be anything from your first trip to get a card, first library job, or a more recent recollection…

Please no […]

By |April 1st, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on No April Fool… For Library Week… a Contest !!

5 Ways Law Librarians Can Embrace the Power of ChatGPT and Generative AI

In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, the legal industry stands on the cusp of transformation. At the heart of this change is generative AI, with platforms like ChatGPT leading the charge. For law librarians at the New York Law Institute (NYLI) and beyond, this presents an unprecedented opportunity to redefine their roles […]

By |March 28th, 2024|Announcements|Comments Off on 5 Ways Law Librarians Can Embrace the Power of ChatGPT and Generative AI

Helen Marot: Writer, Labor Activist….& Librarian

As NYLI comes to its conclusion of celebrating Women’s History Month, we’d like to focus on a name far from household knowledge… Helen Marot.

Helen Marot part of feature article from NY Tribune article on Women’s Suffrage and the Labor Movement (NY Tribune; March 3, 1915, pg. 7)

Any one of her many careers — as […]

By |March 27th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Helen Marot: Writer, Labor Activist….& Librarian

NYLI Will Close Early for Good Friday

The New York Law Institute will close at 2 PM on Friday, March 29, 2024 for Good Friday.  NYLI will reopen Monday, April 1st at 9AM.

By |March 26th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on NYLI Will Close Early for Good Friday

LLAGNY Book Club April Discussion

The LLAGNY Book Club Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd @ 6 p.m. at The New York Law Institute (120 Broadway / 9th Floor – Rm. 932/NY NY  10271. The book to be discussed is How Can I Help You by Laura Sims.  Overview:

The lives of two librarians become dangerously intertwined in this […]

By |March 25th, 2024|Announcements|Comments Off on LLAGNY Book Club April Discussion

NYLI ProQuest Congressional Webinar

Webinar times are: Eastern Time

Optimize your federal legislative history research with ProQuest Congressional

The Library of the New York Law Institute offers web-based training sessions to help you discover new resources and enhance your research with Proquest Congressional, the premier electronic service for access to the activities and publications of the United States Congress, from […]

By |March 20th, 2024|Announcements|Comments Off on NYLI ProQuest Congressional Webinar

March into Uniform! Old & New ULA @ NYLI…

Uniform Commercial Code…. Uniform Telehealth Act… Uniform Probate Code… Who designs and sews up these uniforms anyway, lol?

Around since 1892 (and still active!) – the Uniform Laws Commission provides all 50 States with non-partisan and well drafted legislation for vital areas of state statutory law.

The ULC has also developed Model Laws. Jurisdictions may […]

By |March 18th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on March into Uniform! Old & New ULA @ NYLI…

LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group March Online Meeting

LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group will meet at noon via Zoom on Thursday March 21st .  We will discuss Family style : memories of an American from Vietnam by Thien Pham (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 […]

By |March 18th, 2024|Announcements|Comments Off on LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group March Online Meeting