Government Publishing Office Recognizes Mendik Library

Government Publishing Office Recognizes Mendik Library

The U.S. Government Publishing Office recently recognized the Mendik Library as having been a participating member of the Federal Depository Library Program for 44 years.  Depository libraries receive selected government materials without charge to facilitate public access to digital and print books, maps, microforms, journals and periodicals as well as historical information back to the early days of the United States. Currently there are 1,150 depository libraries in the United States and territories, which collaborate with each other to store and share this information.  For access to any of these government materials, please contact the Mendik Library Reference Desk at reference@nyls.edu, stop by the Reference Desk or call 212-431-2332.

 

 

Get ready for exams with the Library

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

First: The Library’s Study Aids guide contains links to digital study aids and locations of print versions) to help you review particular subjects and enhance or test your understanding of a particular topic or point of law.

Second: Check out our complete collection of digital study aids on the LexisNexis Digital Library. Log in with your network ID.

Third: One of the best ways to prepare for a professor’s exam is to see what they have done in the past! It’s a great way to understand how your professor thinks. The Library maintains an archive of previous years’ exams for most courses. To access, log into the NYLS Portal. Under the Student Resources tab, select “Exams, Grades, and Registration.” You can access these exams by course or professor name.

Fourth: The Library’s Exam Preparation Resources guide offers a host of materials containing practical advice and strategies designed to help you navigate the exam process. They include NYLS resources, the LexisNexis Digital Library, CALI Lessons, exams tips and podcasts and videos.