This Sunday, September 18, 2022, marks the two-year anniversary of the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  Justice Ginsburg was the second woman to serve as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.  She left behind an enormous legacy – one that includes not only her signature lace-collar but the transformation of women’s […]

September 17 marks Constitution Day, commemorating the 1787 date on which thirty-nine of the Philadelphia Convention’s delegates signed the new Constitution. Stop at the Reference Desk in the Mendik Library to pick up a free pocket-size constitution (while supplies last!). ConstitutionFacts.com has put together a variety of fun ways to test/expand your Constitutional knowledge. Which Founding Father are […]

On behalf of the Mendik Library, I want to welcome everyone back for another exciting year. And, in particular, welcome to the entering Class of 2022-23!  We are all looking forward to meeting you as you embark on this challenging and exciting journey. We have worked hard to make your library a comfortable study and […]

Although not in time for Pride month, we wanted to let you know about a new database on LGBTQ+ rights available on HeinOnline! The LGBTQ+ database, part of the broader Social Justice Suite,  charts “the gay rights movement in America, showing the civil rights codified into law in the 20th and 21st centuries, as well […]

The library hours that were originally posted have changed slightly to accommodate bar exam studiers.  The revised hours are as follows: Regular library hours will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5.  Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

A Firm Perspective is written by Martha Goldman, a retired Big Law firm library manager who then returned to the NYLS Mendik Library where her career began… So, you’ve started your summer job or externship. Got lots to do and feeling overwhelmed? It’s likely that you are confronting a heavy workload and multiple deadlines, all of which seem to need […]

Due to the Monday, June 20th observance of Juneteenth, the library will be open for studiers, however, there will be no library services such as the Reference and Circulation desks.  Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, June 21st. Have a Joyous Juneteenth!

We wanted to send a quick reminder to register now for the June Summer Research Challenge and Research Skills Workshops.  These sessions will help you brush up on all the tools you can use for your summer externships and your upcoming Fall semester course research needs. Ramp Up Your Research Skills! This summer, take advantage […]

While spending time in the library may be the last thing on your mind this summer, if you find yourself needing some research assistance during your internship or summer classes, you should call home!  No, not Mom and Dad–your other home, also known as the Mendik Library!  While you can always email us at Reference@nyls.edu, […]