Library Information
See Something? Say Something.
Exam period is here and your easygoing nature probably is diminishing quickly. Little things that you ignored last week are a big deal today. So, if it bugs you, say something.
Tell us about the light bulb over your favorite study spot that is out or the outlet that doesn’t work. Or the person with the malodorous lunch or dinner. Or the guy in the stairwell talking on his cell phone at full volume.
If you see, hear, or smell something, say something. It’s your library and you are here to study without distractions. Let us help do that. Contact the Reference Desk at 212.431.2332, the Circulation Desk at 212.431.2333, or email us at reference@nyls.edu
Interruption of Access to Some Library Materials
Due to scheduled network maintenance by the Office of Information Technology, you may not be able to access any of the library’s online databases or ebooks this Friday, October 7 from 6:00—9:00 p.m. This will not affect your access to Lexis, Westlaw or Bloomberg Law.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Welcome from the Library Director
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 learning environment. The Mendik Library is a vibrant and dynamic information and research center. You can be assured that you are getting the benefit of an outstanding collection of information and technology resources, an extensive offering of services, and an excellent and dedicated library staff.
We describe our resources and services in great detail on our web pages and guides. What you might not realize from these publications is the outstanding quality of the Mendik Library Staff and why that is important to you. Your librarians have many years of experience working in law libraries and teaching legal research. Many have J.D. degrees from law schools around the country and years of legal practice experience. They have been where you are going. They can help you with your library and research needs, of course, but their value to you goes far beyond that. Do not hesitate to ask us questions about the law school, particular courses, or any of the extracurricular activities available. We can help you, or we will direct you to the best person to give you the help you need.
Welcome! We hope the library will quickly become your second home. To our new 1L community members, we recognize that law school is a new experience for each of you, and we are committed to making that experience a rewarding one. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you throughout your law school career and thereafter as alumni.
Sincerely,
Professor Camille Broussard
Library Director & Associate Dean
New LGBTQ+ Database
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 as the inequalities that still exist today.”
Divided into 15 subtopics, the database makes it easy to identify potential resources relevant to your chosen topic. It also includes an interactive timeline covering the LGBTQ+ rights movement from 1950 to the present. Finally, each topic includes relevant scholarly articles and a list of further reading if you want to learn more.
Library Schedule for 6/30-7/4/22
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!
Prioritizing or Multitasking?
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 attention at the same time. But when you multitask, you must prioritize! Here are a few tips about prioritizing:
- Decide which tasks are most important or urgent
- Create a to-do list that reflects the tasks in order of their priority
- Place the deadlines for all tasks in your calendar
- Set realistic timelines for each task
- Add time for distractions
- Review and revise your timeline constantly, even throughout the day
You will succeed!