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Apologies if there’s an easy answer I’m missing, but is there a resource out there that explains the difference between Executive Orders and Executive Directives in Virginia? I found an ALI-ABA CLE that says its author “is told” that EOs are binding law, while Directives are non-binding statements of policy, but I can’t find anything else that…[Read more]

Wishing Paul Birch all the best in retirement! https://blog.richmond.edu/lawlibrary/?p=5062

Announcing the VALL Brown Bag Series

In November and December, we are hosting two Brown Bag discussions during the lunch hour. These are free to all VALL members. See below for details and registration links. Both sessions will be on Zoom, and you have to register in advance.

Title: Law Library of Congress Online Resources
Date/Time: Tuesday,…[Read more]

APPLY FOR AN AALL LEXISNEXIS RESEARCH GRANT BY DECEMBER 1

Dear VALL,

The AALL LexisNexis Research Grant Jury is accepting applications through December 1 for grants from the AALL Research Fund (An Endowment Established by LexisNexis). The jury may allocate $5,000 between one or more applicants seeking funding for research that advances AALL’s…[Read more]

Richmond or Arlington area service projects? Volunteer opportunities?

I’m working to find opportunities to support service projects or other volunteer opportunities in areas where we have high concentrations of VALL members. The two areas that come to mind are Richmond and Arlington. A few members are interested in opportunities to meet each…[Read more]

To all members:
I look forward to seeing people at the VALL Fall Meeting on Friday, October 22. It’s a design thinking workshop, which is perfect to do on Zoom.

Please join fellow members to connect, collaborate and learn about this framework for developing ideas and channeling change.

At our last big meeting earlier this year, we explored…[Read more]

VALL Fall Meeting and Design Workshop – Fri., Oct 22, 2021 – 10 AM to noon

Design Thinking Workshop
Registration link:
https://valawlibrariesfallmeeting.rsvpify.com/

As a member of the Virginia Association of Law Libraries, you are invited to register for the Fall Meeting and Design Thinking Workshop.
“Some of the world’s leading brands, suc…[Read more]

The Wahab Public Law Library in Virginia Beach has books to offer up from time to time with the hope they fill a gap in your collection or otherwise benefit you. These books are older editions from our collection or items that have been donated. If you think you may be interested in taking any off our hands, e-mail me at kmastran@vbgov.com & I can…[Read more]

Good morning VALL members, On behalf of the AALL Continuing Professional Education Committee, I’d like to post the following announcment about a potential grant opportunity:

Have an idea for a meeting or for a local or regional conference, and need some extra funding to bring in speakers or record the event? Then, on behalf of the AALL…[Read more]

Good afternoon, VALL –

Please join me in welcoming these new members to VALL:

Michaela Busic – George Mason University
Sam Cabo – Richmond School of Law
Jeanine Cali – McGuireWoods
Alex Hutchins – Richmond School of Law
Kris Mastrangeli – Wahab Public Law Library
Kristen Pariser – Norfolk Law Library
Laurie Pitz – Wahab Public Law Library
Lat…[Read more]

Good afternoon, VALL – The Washington & Lee Law School in Lexington, Virginia is currently seeking applicants for Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services and Professor of Practice. Please go https://apply.interfolio.com/93228 for the full announcement.

Dear colleagues,

The 2021- 2022 SEAALL nominations committee seeks nominations for a balanced slate of candidates for the positions of VP/President elect, Secretary, and Member-at-Large. The position of VP/President elect requires a 3-year commitment and the positions of Secretary and Member-at-Large require a two-year commitment.…[Read more]

Good afternoon, VALL –

VALL Membership Renewal season is upon us! Please go to the Member tab at the website to renew today. If you have any questions please contact Membership Chair, Doris Morgan.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Kind regards,

Jane

Good evening, VALL –
At the Blog page are bios of VALL Executive Board Members Stella Naulo, VP/President-Elect, Victoria Levy – Treasurer, Jorge Juarez – Secretary, and Caroline Osborne – Director. I hope you will take the time soon to visit the page and get to better know these members of VALL!
Kind regards,
Jane