Report by Terry Long The VALL/VASLA dine-a-round was held at Baker's Crust in Carytown on May 19th. Greg Stoner from WilliamsMullen and I were the only VALL members. Though it was a small group of seven, it was diverse. We had a librarian from SunTrust Bank, VCU business librarian, VCU/MCV archivist, Fourth Circuit Court of...Read More

The joint Spring meeting was hosted by Regent University Law Library in Virginia Beach and was attended by about 25 members of both associations. VALL President Anthony Ikwueme, VASLA President Heather Enderle and Jeffrey A. Brauch, dean and professor at Regent University School of Law, all had an opportunity to welcome attendees. The program started...Read More

It's that time of the year again! VALL membership runs from June 1 to May 31, so don't miss this opportunity to renew your commitment to your professional association. Membership application form is here: http://vall.pbworks.com/w/page/23225994/MembershipRead More

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...Read More

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....Read More

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-MeetingRead More

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.pdfRead More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More