Have you ever wished the library had a particular book that would make your research easier, or just address an academic interest? Now’s your chance!

We are inviting all students to recommend books (print or electronic) for the Mendik Library’s collection any time, whether it’s a treatise, materials about new areas of law, or something else, let us know. No study aids, please!

Your suggestions help us keep our collection relevant to the needs of our community. Submit your recommendations to [email protected]. We will review all submissions carefully and do our best to provide materials that support your academic and professional goals.

Earth Day 2026 is Wednesday, April 22. This year continues the 2025 theme “Our Power, Our Planet” to emphasize individual and community action for environmental sustainability. The 56th anniversary of the movement focuses on accelerating the transition to a green economy through local activities, such as trash cleanups, tree planting, and advocating for environmental policy change. Every action, no matter how small, can make a difference in protecting our planet. Earth Day is not just a one-day event, but a commitment to making a positive impact on the environment year-round. Learn more about Earth Day 2026 here: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2026.

Below are the extended spring study hours beginning Monday April 6 through Friday May 15. On Thursday April 2 and Friday April 3, the library will be open and follow regular spring hours. This is a friendly reminder that the library study space opens at 9:00 a.m. with access limited to the first floor on Saturday April 4 and Sunday April 5. Full library access will begin at 11:00 a.m. on both days.

 

Welcome back from Spring Break!

Based on feedback we have received from students, beginning on March 28th and ending on April 5th, the Main Floor of the library will open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Please note, however, that from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., access will be limited to the first floor, and the circulation desk will be closed.  Full library access will begin at 11:00 a.m.  All other library hours remain the same. Click here to see the full schedule.

Remember, additional study space outside the library is available in rooms W504, W505, W120, WA10, WA11, as well as in the cafeteria and the W1 lobby.

Beginning Monday, April 6, the library will have extended study hours. That schedule will be posted on April 1.

Below are the library hours of operation beginning Saturday March 14 through Sunday April 5. Please be advised that on Saturdays and Sundays, the Library Study Space opens at 9:00 a.m. with access limited to the first floor. Full library access will begin at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy your spring break!

 

 

 

 

Valentine’s Day Info Hunt Returns to Mendik Law Library!

Love is in the Air at the Mendik Library!

As an early Valentine’s Day treat, starting on Tuesday, February 3rd, you have a chance to WIN lovely prizes: study aids, Starbucks cards, Lexis reward points, NYLS travel mugs, Westlaw fuzzy blankets, and more!

To participate, just answer our eight Valentine’s Day Info Hunt questions. Your answers don’t need to be perfect—just close! Click here to access the questions. Each slide features one question, along with step-by-step instructions to help you find the answer.

Hunt ends at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12th. We’ll randomly draw winners’ names from our raffle drum, just outside the library at 1:00.

Don’t forget to stop by the Reference Desk on Thursday, February 12, to enjoy some Valentine’s Day chocolates. Remember, whatever you do, do it with love!

Happy hunting! <3

 

These are some of the most bothersome issues that can interrupt your studying and concentration in the Library. The Librarians can help to resolve them but we have to know they exist.  Please contact the reference or circulation desk in person on L1, or email [email protected] or [email protected] with details. We want to make sure that your Library time is as productive and stress-free as possible. If it annoys you, it concerns us.

 

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be closed on Monday January 19, and will reopen on Tuesday January 20 at 8:00 a.m.

Welcome back! Below are the library’s hours of operation for the spring semester. In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be closed on Monday, January 19, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, at 8:00 a.m.