Congratulations to those libraries who are doing the food drive for the Central Virginia Food Bank! For those who haven't started, it's not too late ... there is still time left to collect canned and boxed goods. Foods that are needed are canned chicken & ham, canned tuna & salmon, peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned...Read More

There are many restaurants around South University. Please take a look at the list below, check out the menus and then post a comment stating your name and your restaurant choice by Oct. 31st. Mimi's Cafe:This is a New Orleans themed restaurant which is within walking distance of Aloft and South University. If you order...Read More

Dates: Friday-Saturday, November 6-7, 2009Location: South University2151 Old Brick RoadGlen Allen, Virginia 23060 Registration Form and Hotel Information:http://vall.pbworks.com/2009+Fall-Annual+MeetingRead More

by Laurie Claywell It began innocently enough. I just wanted to support our Lexis Librarian Relations representative since she was on the 2009 AMPLL advisory council. It would look good, I thought, to have people from her territory apply. I wasn’t supposed to actually be chosen to participate. The mission of the conference was Invigorate...Read More

by Michele Gernhardt As a relatively nascent law librarian, I felt some intimidation over the prospect of attending an AALL Annual Meeting. The cost, time commitment and travel involved can be overwhelming for a first-time attendee. This year, the convenient location, a generous VALL grant, and a fantastic roommate provided the opportunity and incentive I...Read More

by Fred Dingledy This year’s AALL Annual Meeting and Conference was held in Washington, D.C., which not only proved a convenient location for VALL members, but also gave conference-goers a chance to meet their U.S. Representatives and Senators as a part of the 2009 Day on the Hill, sponsored by the AALL Government Relations office....Read More

by Isabel Paul Back when my employer was economically disposed and generous enough to fund my attendance at the AALL Annual Meeting, it was understood that I would be gaining knowledge of some value to the library. Fortunately, I could always uphold more than my end of the bargain, and, as the 102nd Annual Meeting...Read More

by Robert L. Davis, III One of the benefits of being a DC resident is that I walk everywhere. By the time I walk to a metro-rail stop I am halfway to my destination. So, I just keep on walking. Since I love to walk I usually dress casually and comfortably. Dressing casually was somewhat...Read More

by Robert L. Davis, III In my personal life I often advise folks who are seeking anything to “go for it!” and “don’t let them tell you ‘no’.” But I have neglected to do that for myself and my library. Sure, I was trying to be altruistic and give librarians who were new to the...Read More