VALL Blog

Save the Date: VALL Spring Meeting on May 16! We are excited to announce the upcoming spring VALL Meeting, scheduled for May 16, 2025. This virtual meeting will be a great opportunity to connect with each other and collaborate on the latest trends and innovations in our field. Call for Speakers: We are currently accepting...Read More

VALL is happy to once again offer grants to defray the expense of attending the AALL Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon, July 19-22. This year, three grants are available: 1. The VALL AALL Meeting Grant, of up to $1000, which is open to all VALL members. (Download application here.) 2. The Barbara Cumming AALL Professional...Read More

The Virginia Library Association (VLA) 2025 Annual Conference will be held from Wednesday, October 1 - Friday, October 3 in Richmond, Virginia at the Richmond Marriott. This year, VALL and VLA will celebrate the transformative role of libraries in education, technology, advocacy, and access, with the conference theme of “With Libraries, All Rise.”  We welcome...Read More

The Virginia Association of Law Libraries has not increased dues since 2002. To improve our member communications and website, we need to invest in a more robust platform. In addition, VALL meeting costs have increased without a corresponding increase in membership. Therefore, per Article III, Section 4 of the VALL Bylaws, this message serves as...Read More

Register today for the VALL Fall 2024 Meeting, Tuesday, October 15 at Troutman Pepper in downtown Richmond. Our theme is Elevating Legal Excellence: Strategies for Teaching Lawyers and Fostering Professional Growth. Cost is $25 for in-person attendance, or $10 for virtual attendance via Zoom. Register today at https://forms.gle/KWDjC1Fnjwa447my7. Please email Devan Orr (dorr@wm.edu) with any...Read More

Dear VALL Members, Per Article IV of our Association’s Bylaws, this message serves as notice of proposed amendments to the VALL Constitution, 30 days prior to the meeting of the Association at which they will be presented for discussion. Per Articles VII and VIII of the VALL Constitution, the Executive Board proposes these amendments to...Read More

That's right! VALL is getting together in the Windy City for some Giordano's and a brief break from the hustle and bustle of conference life. If you think you can make it, please RSVP using the information above by July 15. We hope to see you there!Read More

Register Today Overview Please join us for the Virginia Association of Law Libraries Spring 2024 Meeting on Wednesday, May 8 at the downtown Richmond offices of Williams Mullen. In-person attendance cost is $25. A virtual attendance option via Zoom is also available for $10. On-site parking, morning coffee and pastries, a buffet lunch, eligibility for...Read More

The VALL Spring 2024 Meeting will take place at Williams Mullen in Richmond, VA on Wednesday, May 8th. Details on programming, sponsorship, and registration will be distributed soon!Read More