All Members

Good afternoon, VALL is once again offering grants to defray the expense of attending the AALL Annual Meeting. We have two grants available. The VALL AALL Meeting Grant, of up to $1000, which is open to all VALL members. The second grant is the Barbara Cumming AALL Meeting Grant. This grant is in the amount of $500 and is limited to a VALL…[Read more]

For those who did not see this post from AALL VP Jenny Silbirger
Aloha AALL colleagues and friends,

The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) stands with our library community nationwide, many who are our colleagues and friends. The recent executive order calling for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)…[Read more]

Written notice and explanation – proposed VALL dues changes
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, the E…[Read more]

VALL/VLA 2025 Annual Conference – Accepting Proposals Until April 2

The Virginia Library Association’s 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,…[Read more]

Nominations for VALL Executive Board Positions
Serving on the Executive Board is a great way to get to know your fellow VALL members and form long-lasting professional relationships. Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know for one of the following:
– Vice-President/President Elect
– Treasurer
– Director

Contact me…[Read more]

Hi all,

The deadline to participate in the 2025 State of the Profession Survey is quickly approaching! The survey is used to prepare AALL’s State of the Profession report. Your responses on this survey will help not only reflect the current legal information landscape, but will also shape future AALL initiatives. If you did not receive your…[Read more]

Greetings! If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to vote on the proposed amendments to the VALL Bylaws and Constitution. Voting will continue through 2:59am EST this Friday, November 15.
Balloting credentials were emailed on October 15 to all active VALL members in a message called “VALL Election Now Open / Voting Ins…[Read more]

Following unanimous approval at yesterday’s Business Meeting, the proposed amendments to the VALL Bylaws and Constitution now progress to a vote of the full VALL membership.

Balloting credentials were emailed yesterday to all active VALL members in a message called “VALL Election Now Open / Voting Instructions” from American Association of Law L…[Read more]

Last chance to register for this year’s fall meeting! Registration closes October 11 for both Zoom and in-person options. Please visit https://forms.gle/UuYY19F45LJiGPN68 to sign up, or email dorr@wm.edu with additional questions. Looking forward to seeing those who can make it in Richmond next Tuesday!

One of the programs at the VALL Fall Meeting will be a panel discussion of how academic and firm librarians can best support attorneys in their transitions from students to junior associates. If you have any issues related to this topic that you’d like the panel to address, please email Tiffany Jenkins, tiffany.jenkins@troutman.com

VALL Fall Meeting – October 15! Please make sure to sign up to attend the fall business meeting for VALL – hosted at Troutman Pepper in Richmond, VA. Our theme is Elevating Legal Excellence: Strategies for Teaching Lawyers and Fostering Personal Growth. Follow this link to register: https://forms.gle/KWDjC1Fnjwa447my7. Cost is $25 for in-person…[Read more]