Why did you become a law librarian? I became a librarian because of Susan St. James. When I was 12, she was in a TV show called “The Name of the Game.” She was a researcher and the hero could never nail the bad guys without the information she dug up for him. To me, […]
The meeting will be held at the University of Virginia Law Library. There is still time to register! Please click here for registration form and information: http://vall.pbworks.com/2010-Annual-Meeting
by Greg Stoner Since beginning my work in a law library in October 2008, I’ve heard a number of great comments about the value of attending conferences and workshops. This year, with very generous support from AALL, VALL and my employer, I was able attend my first AALL Annual Meeting. For those of you I […]
2010 Joseph L. Andrews Bibliographical Award for Principles of Legal Research
VALL’s Joyce Manna Janto taking over from outgoing AALL President Catherine Lemann
The theme of AALL’s 103rd Annual Meeting and Conference was: Summit 2010: Mapping Our Future With the magnificent Rockies in the background, a tumultuous year past and a challenging future, this was a very appropriate theme. Rocky Mountain National Park This cake at the Opening Reception (sponsored by LexisNexis), was a pastry chef’s interpretation of […]
2010: Number of Visits to VALLTalkJanuary: 57February: 31March: 87April: 78May: 176June: 50
McGuireWoods LLP is looking for an experienced Reference Librarian. The core responsibilities are as follows:*Performs complex legal and non-legal research and reference services for clients, lawyers and staff for assigned offices.*Maintains current knowledge and proficiency in the use of legal and non-legal computer information retrieval systems.*Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the selection of information […]
It is with deep regret that we note the passing of long-time VALL member and respected colleague, Barbara N. Cumming, on June 5, 2010, at the age of 66. Barbara was a familiar face at VALL and AALL annual meetings. She was always ready to lend a hand with committee work or to help out […]
It’s time to renew your membership in VALL for 2010/2011 and be included in the VALL Directory. Please fill out the renewal form at http://vall.pbworks.com/Membership and mail it in with your check to Jane Harrison by Aug. 15
