It’s sometimes hard to imagine life without the internet…. and certainly even harder to imagine a perfectly safe internet. But we can make it safer…. Since 2003, an international Safer Internet Day has sought to guide the world in creating both a safer and a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use […]
The phrase “unsung hero” is often overused; in the case of Millie Huston Lee, the term is certainly more than appropriate. In honor of Black History Month, NYLI will be blogging every Wednesday in February about great African-American librarians. Their names may not be known — but their dedication to literacy affected […]
January 27, 1973… Signing of Vietnam Peace AccordJanuary 28, 1973… U.S.-Vietnam Cease Fire
Hard to believe that the protracted and controversial Vietnam War ended 50 years ago this month, as debate over its causes and the cause itself has been a matter of endless debate.
For some background, check out these eBooks — part of NYLI’s […]
Want to research your New York attorney? Need to know if your legal counsel is in good standing — and has a clean record without any disciplinary actions?
NY State courts provides this pertinent information freely online .. .so just click here to check out your attorney, legal consultant or in […]
Great historical figures, such as Martin Luther King Jr., often become obscured by their seemingly familiarity.To get to know MLK Jr. better ,we recommend these 5 eBooks from our collection:
5. Dangerous Friendship: Stanley Levison, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Kennedy Brothers by Ben Kamin — for a history that reads like a […]
Elvis may have left the building but his court room hits keep coming!
Here are — in the opinion of The New York Law Institute — the top 5 cases involving Elvis Presley.
5. Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Capece (141 F. 3d 188) Known as the “Love Me Blenders” case, The […]
If you find yourself conversationally stranded at a librarians’ cocktail party — you may just want to casually announce that the National Archives has a new catalog. And then watch as Nerd Nirvana descends upon the room!
New features of the National Archives catalog include:A Mobile Friendly Experience Improved 508/accessibility Enhanced image viewing […]
Standardized tests for school admission has come under increasing scrutiny. SATs are no longer required for some colleges, and specialized High Schools are considering a more holistic approach in crafting new admission policies.
The American Bar Association has been debating its requirements of standardized tests for Law School admission since the Spring.
And Bill […]
Why December 15th? Well because on that date in 1791, the new United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution , confirming the fundamental rights of its citizens.
Presidential Proclamations — and Federal Legislative History materials — available on ProQuest Congressional — accessible through […]
How long have Apps been around? They date to way back to the era of big hair, MTV, and shoulder pads — that’s right — the 1980s!
Steve Jobs came up with the idea of an app store in 1983…..
Recognize this guy? It’s Steve Jobs !!
And also during the halcyon days of […]
