You probably know that Memorial Day Weekend is considered the unofficial kickoff for Summer, and that many Americans celebrate the holiday by enjoying their first BBQ since Labor Day…
I wish I had a $45M eBook collection.. wait.. I do with NYLI membership… (& it includes this title!)
But did you know that Memorial Day has […]
Spring is here! For the legal world, it means that Summers are arriving ….
I’m guessing the young legal eagles felt that the name Springer was already taken!
Gottlieb, William P, photographer. Portrait of Lilyann Carol, New York, N.Y., ca. Oct. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress,
The New York Law Institute encourages all our […]
The American Bar Association’s theme for this year’s Law Day is “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One”. Does this theme sound familiar?
E Pluribus Unum, for those non Latin lovers out there, translates to “Out of Many, One.” The motto was chosen on July 4, 1776 by the Continental Congress; the image of […]
Earth Day began over 50 years ago, in 1970, with its roots in the publication of Rachel Carson’s worldwide bestseller Silent Spring (1962).
Available as an eBook… a biography of the woman who started the modern Environmental movement…
And, by 1970, Earth Day was officially on U.S. Campuses and had its first advocate: Gaylord Nelson of […]
Broadway is booming this year… and 120 Broadway (The New York Law Institute, that is) is also entertaining librarians with its varied resources related to the arts….
Just acquired the newest Nutshell… Music…click here
And while we heartily agree with Keats that “A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever,” we do advise you to protect […]
Library Week is just too important to limit to just one blog….but then again, libraries and librarians are too important for just one week !
Our FDLP colleagues (that’s Federal Depository Library Program for those non-library nerds out there) is celebrating by once again asking members to send photos of your library staff. […]
Library Week has a long and (no pun intended!) storied history, with the American Library Association celebrating the second week in April to recognize the continuing contributions of our profession. This year, ALA’s Library Week’s theme is “Drawn to the Library,” celebrating the varied resources that draw people from all walks of life to […]
Closing out Women’s History Month, I found myself reflecting on the many countries that have had women leaders ….& am proud to state that our librarian organization, LLAGNY, is ahead of them all – our first Madame President was way back in 1946 with the election of Marjorie S. Coleman….
I’ve collected reflections from […]
We continue our celebration of Women’s History Month with yet another “Did you Know …”blog, this time looking at the women who’ve served in America’s highest court….
Read Rosie, RBG & Sandra Day O’Connor…part of NYLI’s $45M eBook collection
You probably know that Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court… […]
Everyone’s a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day….. & so NYLI would like to share some resources to help you celebrate the day in a scholarly way…..
For quick definitions.. or in depth history… check out our eBook collection for these 2….
And, you may ask, who is that bust featured in green hat & […]
