Library reopening

Beginning Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the Appellate Division Law Library will open its doors by appointment only.

90-minute appointments will be available Monday through Thursday at the following times:

• 9:30 – 11:00
• 11:30 – 1:00
• 2:30 – 4:00

There is a limit of two appointments per week. Computer use, browsing the New York shelves, and retrieval of other books by request are available in this initial phase. No printers, copiers or scanners will be available. Available services will increase during future phases of the library’s reopening. (Existing “curbside” circulation and virtual reference services will remain available during this phase.)

To schedule an appointment, send an email to ad4ref@nycourts.gov or call 585-530-3251.

The Chief Judge of the Unified Court System has determined that masks must be worn over the nose and mouth inside all NYS courthouses regardless of vaccination status. Temperature checks and social distancing protocols also remain in place. Those who do not comply will not be allowed to enter the courthouse (or the library) and will be asked to leave if in non-compliance after entering. This policy will be strictly enforced.

We look forward to seeing you.

Law Library Statement on Accurate Legal Information

After the violent attempt on January 6 to interfere with election certification, an attempt based at least in part on disinformation, the Appellate Division Law Library would like to remind you that public law libraries have authoritative sources and provide access to accurate legal information and laws for all. Contact us at 585-530-3251 or ad4ref@nycourts.gov. More information on our reference services is available here.

We thank colleagues from Minnesota for the idea for this post and encourage all legal professionals to advocate for law libraries, now more than ever.