Veterans Day’s origin began with the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. Briefly known as Armistice Day, November 11th became Veterans Day as “the war to end all wars” became just the first of many wars waged in the 20th Century….
While we honor all Veterans on this day, NYLI would like to share some resources for our Vietnam Veterans — once the young men and women of the 1960s — and now our Senior Citizens…
And while the debate over the Vietnam War continues, helping its Veterans is an area we can all agree on. Librarians believe (VERY wholeheartedly!) in sharing information, so here’s some websites …
The use of chemical warfare began with the first World War, but recognition of its devastating effects on soldiers came to the forefront with Vietnam Vets and Agent Orange….
The New York Law Institute will be closing early at 2 PM Friday, May 23rd, and will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day . NYLI will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th at 9 a.m. Happy Memorial Day!
The 1876 Presidential Election was one of the most contentious ever…. NY Democrat Samuel J. Tilden won the popular vote over Ohio Republican Rutherford B. Hayes. But…. 20 Electoral Votes (Florida, Louisiana, Oregon, South Carolina) were in dispute. Am I the only one experiencing Deja Vu over these historical facts? Election fraud was suspected. Democrats…
NYLI’s Director of Innovation & Engagement has been interviewed by Lauren Hays at Lucidea about her new book in Interview with the Editor: Ellyssa Kroski on Law Librarianship Challenges and Opportunities. Read more here.
New York Legal Librarians Fall Roundtable meetup by Brooke Raymond Cooley LLP’s Hudson Yards office was the meeting point of a law librarians roundtable get together on October 12, 2023 focusing on 21st century cataloguing best practices as well as showcasing the library portal as a knowledge management and information hub. Soutron Global moderated the…
NYLI’s Senior Research Analyst Brooke Raymond’s dedication to reading & promotion of literacy led her to help found a library in Cambodia…. And it all began with a workplace bookfair ….. Click here to read the full story — of how one volunteering opportunity led to reading a book about philanthropy which then led to…
