AALL’s Conference this year was in the great “Buckeye” state of Ohio….and what nerdier way to celebrate Cleveland and the American Association of Law Libraries than with a Crossword…
Sharpen your pencil & get ready for some Cleveland and Library trivia based clues…
The end of October — Halloween! — brings out the tricks and treats, even here in the seemingly staid New York Law Institute…. For those colleagues that are a little spooked by AI — here are some “tricks” regarding prompt engineering & chatbots that will put your AI fears aside…. And for any law librarian…
New York City Department stores — past & present — have been noted for their holiday window displays — from the edgy Barneys, glamorous Saks Fifth Avenue.… to people pleasing Macy’s — it’s all on display, a freebie to make you stop and maybe stop by and play Santa by buying some gift items. We’ve…
Don’t be a fool — April or otherwise — The New York Law Institute provides its members with a vast eBook & print collections, Record & Briefs, OED, LLMC, New York Legislative history materials, PQ Congressional, and expert research assistance …. Click here for information about a trial membership…
“Ask a Stupid Question Day” originated in the 1980s — too many teachers observed that students were unwilling to ask questions , probably for fear of ‘losing face’ and appearing stupid…. And so as the holiday emphasizes, there are no stupid questions… As librarians, we agree — there are no stupid questions… or seemingly easily…
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 their…
But, as with a lot of Southern tradition, there is a great deal of lore – and some would say – contention! Par Exemple! Alabama has longed claimed to be the birthplace with the 1703 impromptu celebrations initiated by French soldiers. New Orleans claims their earliest Mardi Gras took place in 1699, when French explorers…
