Exams

See Something, Say Something (So We Can Do Something)

Exams are here and your easygoing nature probably is diminishing quickly. There is so much studying and outlining to do — on top of reading and classes. Because of that, little things that you ignored last week are a big deal today.  So, if it bothers you, say something.

Tell us about the light bulb over your favorite study spot that is out; and about the person who always brings in those delectable garlic fries which are too garlicky and too greasy for the library; and, about the guy in the stairwell talking on his cell phone at full volume.

Tell us about the printers and copiers that are jammed, out of paper, or just plain uncooperative.

And tell us about the person who insists on using the library catalog terminal as a personal computer when you need to look up a resource.  And the woman who spilled her coffee all over the table and floor but didn’t clean it up before she walked off.  And the “one-person group” complete with contraband pizza that refuses to share a study room.

If you see, hear, or smell something, say something.  We can’t address “it” until we know about it. It’s your library and you’re here to study without distractions.  Let us help.

Library Study Hall

Effective Monday November 26, all study areas and computer labs in the Mendik Library will remain open late night and early morning hours. The late hours extend to 2 a.m. every day, and the Library space reopens at 7 a.m. every morning. This Study Hall schedule will remain in effect through the end of the exams period.

During the Study Hall period all areas behind the Circulation Desk, including the Reserve Collection and the Reserve Reading Room, will close at 11 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, and 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Library opens for business at 8 a.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. on weekends.

During late night and early morning Study Hall hours there are no librarians on duty; security guards patrol Library rooms and study areas. All Circulation transactions, including borrowing and return of books, as well as charge-out and charge-in of Reserve materials, must be completed by regular closing time. Policies regarding food, drink and quiet study remain in effect.

Late and early Study Hall is for NYLS students only; you’ll need your NYLS OneCard ID to stay at closing time, and to enter the Library after closing. Please have your ID ready to show the guard.

Students will be required to leave the Mendik Library when the facility closes at 2 a.m. Study areas elsewhere on campus remain open 24 hours.

Exams are in Full Swing

Good Luck on your exams.  We Library Folk send you our best wishes for a successful conclusion to the spring semester.  On a related note, if something is bothering you, we hope you will let us know so that we can work to correct the problem.  Tell us about the light bulb over your favorite study spot that is out; and about the person who is bringing the fries or the pizza that are too smelly and distracting; and about the student in the stairwell talking on his cell phone at full volume.  If a printer is jammed or out of paper, please report it.

We can’t address “it” until we know about it. It’s your library and you’re here to study without distractions.  Let us help.

Your Classmates Say: Shhhhhhhh!!

That’s right; it’s not us, but your fellow students, who want the library to remain QUIET during finals.  Please do your part.  Even if you can study amidst noise and commotion, remember that not everyone else can.  At this time of year, even a little noise for a short time around those who are preparing for finals, doing take-home finals, or writing papers, is the height of rude behavior.

Please remember, all reading and stack areas in the Library are QUIET STUDY ZONES.  You should avoid conversation and unnecessary noise.  Be particularly mindful of the need for quiet as you enter and leave the Library.  Voices in the corridors and elevator vestibules carry into the reading areas and disturb those trying to study.

The Library can get crowded, and tensions can mount.  The only way to maintain an appropriate study atmosphere is through student cooperation.  Please keep this in mind always, and especially at this time of year.

Thanks to everyone for their anticipated cooperation.  And best of luck to you all on your exams.

Exam Prep Help!

Three important Library resources to keep in mind as you prepare for upcoming exams.

First:  The Library’s Exam Preparation Resources web page offers a host of materials containing practical advice and strategies designed to help you navigate the exam process.

Second:  The Library maintains an archive of previous years’ exams for most courses.  You can access these exams by course or professor name.  From the Library’s home page, click Find Sample Exams under How Do I . . . ?

Third:  CALI offers a variety of lessons and podcasts with helpful tips and advice from faculty on preparing for and taking exams. To access these materials, log in to CALI; under CALI Topics, click Legal Concepts and Skills and scroll down to one or more of these lessons:

Exam Taking Skills, Outlines, and Advice for Law Students (Panel 1 PodCast)

Exam Taking Skills, Outlines, and Advice for Law Students (Panel 2 PodCast)

Exam Taking Skills, Outlines, and Advice for Law Students (Panel 3 PodCast)

Tips for Multiple Choice Exams in Law School (Podcast)

Top 10 Tips for Successfully Writing a Law School Essay

Writing Better Law School Exams: The Importance of Structure

See Something, Say Something (So We Can Do Something)

Exams are almost here and your easygoing nature probably is diminishing quickly. There is so much studying and outlining to do — on top of reading and classes. Because of that, little things that you ignored last week are a big deal today.  So, if it bothers you, say something.

Tell us about the light bulb over your favorite study spot that is out; and about the person who always brings in those delectable garlic fries which are too garlicky and too greasy for the library; and, about the guy in the stairwell talking on his cell phone at full volume.

Tell us about the printers and copiers that are jammed, out of paper, or just plain uncooperative.

And tell us about the person who insists on using the library catalog terminal as a personal computer when you need to look up a resource.  And the woman who spilled her coffee all over the table and floor but didn’t clean it up before she walked off.  And the “one-person group” complete with contraband pizza that refuses to share a study room.

If you see, hear, or smell something, say something.  We can’t address “it” until we know about it. It’s your library and you’re here to study without distractions.  Let us help.

Exam Prep Help!

Here are three important Library resources to keep in mind as you begin to prepare for upcoming exams.

First:  The Library’s Exam Preparation Resources web page (under Library Materials) offers a host of materials containing practical advice and strategies designed to help you navigate the exam process.

Second:  The Library maintains an archive of previous years’ exams for most courses.  You can access these exams by course or professor name.  From the Library’s home page, click Find Sample and Practice Exams under How Do I…?

Third:  CALI offers a variety of lessons and podcasts with helpful tips and advice from faculty on preparing for and taking exams. To access these materials, log in to CALI; under CALI Topics, click Legal Concepts and Skills and scroll down to one or more of these lessons:

Exam Taking Skills, Outlines, and Advice for Law Students: (Panel 1 PodCast)

Exam Taking Skills, Outlines, and Advice for Law Students: (Panel 2 PodCast)

Exam Taking Skills, Outlines, and Advice for Law Students: (Panel 3 PodCast)

Tips for Multiple Choice Exams in Law School (Podcast)

Top 10 Tips for Successfully Writing a Law School Essay

Writing Better Law School Exams: The Importance of Structure

We wish everyone the very best of luck!

 

Weekend OIT Help

OIT staff will be available to assist students with technology-related problems during the pre-exam weekends of May 1-2 and May 8-9, from noon until 6:00 p.m. each day. They will be located in the IT Help Desk office (Library Room L100.1).