by Terry Long, Virginia State Law Library Here are the highlights that should be of interest: · The annual paraprofessional forum will be held on May 22-24 at the Koger Center in Richmond. For additional information http://www.vla.org/wordpress/?p=3387 (The Virginia State Law Library sent one of our staff to a one day workshop sponsored by this […]
VALLers, How time flies! Almost a year ago, although it feels just like yesterday, I stepped up to the call to be your servant leader. Just as there is time for everything, I have come to the end of my tenure. I thank all the members, especially the members of my board and various committees. […]
The deadline to register for the joint meeting is April 22! Don’t let this opportunity to meet, learn and network with fellow VALLers as well as colleagues from VASLA, slip by. Click below for registration form and agenda for the Spring Meeting at Regent University Law Library in Virginia Beach: http://vall.pbworks.com/w/page/37940261/2011-Spring-Meeting
Everyone has at one time or another had to negotiate contracts with vendors. Check out VALLer Jan Baugh’s article on that very subject in the latest issue of Spectrum: http://www.aallnet.org/products/pub_sp1104/pub-sp1104-Yes.pdf
It’s official! VALL will combine with VLA for a joint annual conference this year. The Conference will be held Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27-28, 2011 at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth, VA. This conference provides an excellent opportunity for VALL members to present programs. VLA members are interested in learning about all aspects of […]
The Barbara Cumming Professional Development Grant was formally initiated at the VALL Winter Meeting in Richmond on Feb. 18. The grant was created in the memory of long-time VALL member and dear colleague, Barbara Cumming, who was law librarian at Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP for many years. Members of Barbara’s family and firm […]
Write up by Michele Gernhardt, Photos by Terry Long The promise of spring was in the air on the day of the VALL Winter Meeting with clear weather and unseasonably warm temperatures. Twenty-eight VALL members and guests gathered in a top floor conference room at Hunton & Williams in Richmond for what may be the […]
by Michele Gernhardt It was a cool crisp evening. My husband reported for baby-sitting duty at 6:45 p.m., which meant I could potentially arrive fashionably late to the inaugural dining out event at Bertucci’s in Short Pump. The highways were blessedly free of traffic jams, but I was quite overwhelmed by the changes to the […]
Registration for the Winter Meeting on Feb. 18 at Hunton & Williams in Richmond is now open. Please check the VALL Wiki for information and the registration form: http://vall.pbworks.com/w/page/34706734/2011-Winter-Meeting February 14 is the deadline … don’t wait too long!
The hustle and bustle of the holidays will be over … it’s time to spend time with your colleagues. Invite a friend from another library and join VALL in its inauguaral dutch treat dinners at: Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant11721 West Broad StreetShort Pump Town CenterRichmond, VA 23233http://www.bertuccis.com/ On January 12 at 7 pm. RSVP to Evelyn […]
