NYLI News

George Washington…. General… President… Flower?

General… President (our Country’s first)… George Washington’s reputation often resides in his role in the American Revolution…As his eulogist famously noted, Washington was “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen”

Military Costume of the Revolution… one of NYPL’s many public domain images of G.W.

Washington’s leadership was a […]

By |February 21st, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on George Washington…. General… President… Flower?

Abraham Lincoln: Lawyer

Obviously, Abraham Lincoln is immediately identified as a U.S. President….

The Posey Building of Shawneetown, Illinois, in which Abraham Lincoln and Robert Ingersoll had law offices ; photo circa 1937 & courtesy of NYPL

But it could easily be argued that Lincoln is the still the best lawyer who ever became President….Lincoln is […]

By |February 20th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Abraham Lincoln: Lawyer

LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group February Online Meeting

LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group will meet at noon via Zoom on Thursday February 22nd .  We will discuss Monstrous by Sarah Myer (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 |February 19th, 2024|Announcements|Comments Off on LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group February Online Meeting

NYLI Closed for President’s Day

The New York Law Institute will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of the Presidents’ Day national holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, February 20th at 9:00 AM.

By |February 14th, 2024|Announcements|Comments Off on NYLI Closed for President’s Day

Laissez les bons temps roule with NYLI!

It’s Mardi Gras time here at The New York Law Institute….

And our very own Krewe — John Anthon, F.B. Cutting and James T. Brady are getting into the New Orleans spirit of things…

But before you get your carnival on and are too deeply involved with beads, parades and King Cake…. you might want to […]

By |February 13th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Laissez les bons temps roule with NYLI!

Fall in Love with NYLI Services and Resources

The New York Law Institute offers members a variety of resources and services including two eBooks collections providing access to over 230,000 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 Proquest […]

By |February 12th, 2024|Announcements|Comments Off on Fall in Love with NYLI Services and Resources

LLAGNY Book Club February Discussion

Note: This event has been postponed until February 20th due to inclement weather.

The LLAGNY Book Club Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 13th @ 6 p.m. at The New York Law Institute (120 Broadway / 9th Floor – Rm. 932/NY NY  10271. The book to be discussed is The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

RSVP […]

By |February 7th, 2024|Announcements|Comments Off on LLAGNY Book Club February Discussion

Celebrate Regina Anderson Andrews – Writer, Salon Doyenne & Librarian

Regina Anderson Andrews was a true Renaissance woman — a writer, salon doyenne and librarian.And, she was instrumental in the rebirth of interest in African-American culture… that has become known as the Harlem Renaissance….

Available @ NYLI as an eBook!

Celebrate the life of Regina Andrews Anderson — by learning more about her life by exploring […]

By |February 5th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Celebrate Regina Anderson Andrews – Writer, Salon Doyenne & Librarian

Don’t get afraid of your Shadow this Ground Hog’s Day ! Some Animal Law Resources @ NYLI

Not sure what Staten Island Chuck or his more famous cousin Punxsutawney Phil will be accurate in their prognostications….

Arctomys monax, Maryland Marmot, Woodchuck, Groundhog. Natural size. Old & young. NYPL Public Domain Image.

But I’m sure as my own shadow that you’ll find these NYLI Animal Law resources useful…..

All three available as eBooks […]

By |January 31st, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Don’t get afraid of your Shadow this Ground Hog’s Day ! Some Animal Law Resources @ NYLI

Member Chat: Rachael Moller- No Bridge Too Far for This Librarian!

Check out my “Member Chat” with Rachael Moller — Expert Librarian & COMPETIVE Bridge Player…

Yet another example of a fascinating librarian…

Click here to read my Law Lines Chat with Rachael Moller!

By |January 29th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Member Chat: Rachael Moller- No Bridge Too Far for This Librarian!