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Burr v. Hamilton Jr…Jumel Divorce Case… + NYLI’s own O’Conor !….

Thanks to Lin-Manuel’s musical, Alexander Hamilton is again known for so much more than the face of the ten-dollar bill….

eBook @ NYLI Author claims Eliza Jumel was one of Alexander Hamilton’s extramarital flings!!

But did you know that Alexander Hamilton Jr. was Madame Jumel’s attorney in her divorce suit against aging husband Aaron Burr? […]

By |July 19th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Burr v. Hamilton Jr…Jumel Divorce Case… + NYLI’s own O’Conor !….

NYLI Executive Director Receives SLA New York Community’s Librarian of the Year Award !!

Lucy Curci-Gonzalez, The New York Law Institute’s very own Executive Director, has been nominated to receive Special Library Association’s New York Community’s Dana Gordon Special Librarian of the Year Award.  The award recognizes a professional librarian for outstanding achievement and accomplishments reflecting the shared purpose and goals of the library profession.

A past member […]

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Beam me up Librarian ! NYLI’s Ellyssa Interviewed … Virtual Reality & Beyond !

Technology moves fast but librarians are moving faster . Our profession is adopting the new realities – Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed – to provide gaming, exhibits, tours, immersive experiences and STEM education programs for our patrons.

And NYLI’s Director of IT & Marketing Ellyssa Valenti Kroski has once again captured librarians’ creativity […]

By |June 28th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Beam me up Librarian ! NYLI’s Ellyssa Interviewed … Virtual Reality & Beyond !

New VR Book from NYLI’s Director of IT

Ellyssa Valenti Kroski, Director of IT and Marketing at The New York Law Institute, has published a new book with ALA Editions titled 32 Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Programs for Libraries. From the press release:

“Bestselling tech maven and editor Ellyssa Kroski is back with “32 Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Programs for […]

By |June 8th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on New VR Book from NYLI’s Director of IT

Rev. Beecher & his BF’s Wife….

The classic love triangle of Beecher, his best friend Tilton and Tilton’s wife Elizabeth pushed post-Civil War issues of reconstruction off the front pages for almost three years.

NYLI’s Evarts Medallion!

New York Times (February 5, 1875)

A storied New England family of authors, preachers and social reformers would be divided. And some […]

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Getting Your Virtual Summers Ready — A LibGuide for the Busy Librarian !!

Check out our LibGuide for the Busy Librarian — advice on teaching legal research, online meetings, gamification, & reviews of software products for librarians.

For Summer Associates — resume writing, job resources, communication tips. and making Summer 2021 the one that launches your legal career.

NYLI e-Books….. research, […]

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NY Gov Impeached… William Sulzer in 1913….

Not even serving a year, William Sulzer was the first — and so far only — New York Governor to be impeached.

What was Sulzer’s crime?

William Sulzer was found guilty by the New York State Assembly of filing false campaign contributions and using $40,000 of monies collected to play the stock market…

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Trusts & Estates LibGuide now available !

What are the latest Federal Tax regulations regarding estates? Need New York Probate Forms? Information on all 50 States Estate Laws? Are you researching your family tree — and want some free alternatives? What T & E print & eBooks are available to NYLI members ?

For answers to these & […]

By |April 28th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Trusts & Estates LibGuide now available !

Join the Fun for National Poety Month

by Eileen Dolan, Technical Services Librarian

Emily Moog has created a great contest in honor of National Poetry Month. You should all join in the fun. I too have an entry although as in baseball

Strike 1 – I am one of the contest judges

Strike 2 – I work for the New York […]

By |April 21st, 2021|New at NYLI, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Join the Fun for National Poety Month

Celebrate Library week with a Crossword Puzzle !!

Real & fictional librarians! Historical Librarians! –Librarian poets, Librarian writers… & some librarians you know are all there !!

Here’s the Link….

** answers lead to the quote that answers the question
“Advice NOT followed by Librarians”…

Celebrate Library Week…. & celebrate the great work you do !!

By |April 7th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Celebrate Library week with a Crossword Puzzle !!