Please remember the policy governing the Group Study Rooms on L2 and L3 in the Mendik Library:

Group study rooms are designated for groups of students to work on academic tasks.  A study group consists of two or more students, conversing in a normal tone of voice.  Study groups are welcome to use the room on a first-come-first-served basis.

Individual quiet study is allowed only when study groups are not using the room.  Quiet studiers must share the room, or yield it if the conversation bothers them.  Be considerate of other library users who may require this room.  Do not stay for more than four hours.

Also, remember to leave this room clean and in order.  All trash should be placed in waste baskets and furniture returned to original locations.  Do not store or leave your belongings unattended.

Remember that you can IM with the librarians at the Reference Desk (AIM screen name nylslib).  We welcome your IM inquiries about library services, facilities, and legal research.  A librarian is available to answer IMs whenever the Reference Desk is staffed (M-F 9 AM to 9 PM and Sat-Sun 11 AM to 6 PM).  Please take advantage of this service, but remember that for some things, an in-person visit to the reference desk will still be your best bet.

On Saturday, April 3rd, the Fire Department will conduct fire alarm testing at 185 West Broadway. The testing will begin in the morning and is expected to be completed by early afternoon.  Alarms will sound from time to time as the FDNY inspectors move from section to section of 185 West Broadway.

At the beginning of each Fall Semester, NYLS students are given 300 free copies/prints for use in the Library’s networked copier/printers.  This appears on your NYLS OneCard Account as a “Print/Copy Fund.”  If your “Print/Copy Fund” is getting low, you may now wish to replenish it, using your own funds.

The OneCard system does not allow you to deposit funds to your “Print/Copy Fund.”  But when this fund runs out, the system looks to your “FlexFund” Account to cover printing/copying charges.  So you may add funds for printing and copying by depositing to your “FlexFund” Account with cash or a credit card at the AMC machines located in 185 West Broadway on the first floor near the Coffee Bar, and the fifth floor vending area.

Due to a winter storm, the Library will be closed today, February 26, 2010.

Remember, the Mendik Library will be open for its regular hours (8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.) on Monday February 15 (Presidents Day).  We will also be open tomorrow and Sunday (February 13 and 14) from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

The Mendik Library will be open tomorrow, Thursday February 11.  The regular semester schedule (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.) will apply.

Welcome back!

Hope you all had a relaxing and rejuvenating winter break.  Alas, all good things must come to an end.

All of us at the Mendik Library wish for you a rewarding and fulfilling semester. We’d love to be a part of your success and hope you will let us help you with all your research projects and information needs.

Good luck and best wishes for a great semester! We’re looking forward to strengthening our partnership.

The Mendik Library Staff

Due a planned power outage at 40 Worth Street, all phones in the Library, and the Banner administrative system are down. OIT has informed us that electricity (and the phone service) should be restored around 8 PM tonight.

If you need to renew a book, please go to https://lawlib.nyls.edu/patroninfo

If you need research assistance, you can instant message a librarian until 6 PM Saturday via AOL instant messenger: nylslib or Google Talk: nylslib.

Access has now been restored to the online catalog and to materials from the Electronic Resources page.  Thank you for your patience.