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….
TEMPORARY NEW HOME FOR NYLI – June through August 2025 Please note NYLI will temporarily relocate to the 11th floor of 120 Broadway while some much-needed renovations occur this summer. While the work is progressing, NYLI will have most of its physical collection and all our digital and microfiche/film collection accessible to members. Our staff…
With Black History month coming to an end, we’ve saved the best for last — a NYLI blog salute to African- American librarians! Arthur Alfonso Schomburg’s life mission was to teach African Americans about their own history and achievements. A bibliophile, historian, curator and most famously now remembered as a collector: his artwork, manuscripts and rare…
Like many New York Law Institute members, John W. Edmonds had both a distinguished legal career and a highly developed sense of civic duty. His public service career included serving as Recorder of the City of Hudson, as a member of the NY State Legislature and finally as a respected judge. In private practice, JWE…
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…
