All Members

Good afternoon, You’re invited from 1-2 p.m. on the following dates to join me for a Virtual Luncheon. Thu., Apr. 22, Tue., Apr. 27, Thu., Apr. 29, Tue., May 4, and Thu., May 6. Drop me a line, jharrison@huntonak.com, and I will sent you a ZOOM invite the day before. It was great to get-together with a few of you last Oct! Roger Skalbeck along…[Read more]

APPLY FOR AN AALL LEXISNEXIS RESEARCH GRANT BY MAY 1st

The AALL LexisNexis Research Grant Jury is accepting applications through May 1st for grants from the AALL Research Fund (An Endowment Established by LexisNexis) (https://www.aallnet.org/education-training/grants/research-grants/). The jury may allocate $5,000 between one or more applicants…[Read more]

VALL 2021-2022 Executive Board –

Dear VALL Members,

There were no further nominations for the positions becoming open on the VALL Executive Board for the 2021-2022 term. I am therefore pleased to confirm that the following members will fill the vacancies indicated below, taking office at the Spring 2021 meeting of VALL:

– Vice Pre…[Read more]

Hello VALL,

Interested in some armchair travel? Then a Virtual Plague Tour through Prague during the 17th and 18th centuries may be just for you. Please see the details below of this event coordinated by the Law Librarians of New England taking placing Apr. 1.

Do you miss traveling? Are you in need of a fun break from your routine? The Law…[Read more]

VALL Nominations –

Dear VALL Members,

I am pleased to present the following slate of nominees for the vacancies on the 2021-22 VALL Executive Board:

– Vice President/President-Elect: Stella Naulo, Christian & Barton LLP

– Treasurer: Victoria Levy, Virginia State Law Library, Supreme Court of Virginia

– Director: Caroline Osborne, George…[Read more]

Good morning, VALL – Please see below for this scholarship opportunity. Kind regards, Jane Harrison
PTPL SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 2021

Potomac Technical Processing Librarians (PTPL) announces the availability of $2,000 scholarships for future librarians interested in technical services. Students living or working in the PTPL membership region…[Read more]

Seeking nominations for the VALL Executive Board –

Hello VALL,

The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the following Executive Board positions:

– Vice President/President Elect
– Treasurer
– Director

You can find information about these positions in the Chapter Leadership Handbook in the Member Area of our website.

If you or some…[Read more]

Seeking nominations for the VALL Executive Board –

Hello VALL,

The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the following Executive Board positions:

– Vice President/President Elect
– Treasurer
– Director

You can find information about these positions in the Chapter Leadership Handbook in the Member Area of our website.

If you or…[Read more]

As a member of the AALL State of the Profession Special Committee, I’m excited to announce the second iteration of the AALL State of the Profession Survey: https://www.aallnet.org/resources-publications/publications/state-of-the-profession-survey/

Requests to complete the survey were sent to all AALL members working in law libraries (and…[Read more]

Good afternoon, all –

Being VALL was in fact established in 1988 which would make a 40th Anniversary, as suggested a few days ago, a little tricky. Apologies for my error.

Jane

Hello, everyone –

Nominations are being accepted for the AALL Excellence in Community Engagement Award. Details below.

Are you aware of an AALL member library, SIS, or chapter that has undertaken some extraordinary or inspiring community engagement in the past year? Do you feel that these efforts deserve to be recognized by our peers?

The…[Read more]

Good afternoon, everyone –

VALL will celebrate its’ 40th Anniversary in 2021. The duration and strength of our Association is in every way attributed to the dedication, talent, and skills of the membership.

Please let me know your ideas, by Feb. 19 would be excellent, for marking this milestone for VALL.

Wishing everyone a joyous Holiday…[Read more]

Good afternoon!

Interested in getting together for a Virtual Lunch on Tue., Dec. 8 or Tue. Dec. 15 from 12-1? Let me know! jharrison@huntonak.com.

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Jane

Kind regards,

Jane

Hello All,
The Fall 2020 Treasurer’s Report is available on the website in the Committee Reports area: https://valawlibraries.org/member-area/committee-reports/. This page is password protected. For security, please contact me directly at asharp@huntonak.com to request this password.
Thank you,
Alexis

Good afternoon, all –

As mentioned last Friday, I am sending an email to everyone registered under All Members.

I hope you saw the messages from earlier this week regarding the Emerging Leader Award and the AALL LexisNexis Research Grant Jury.

Are you interested in writing an article? Please contact Marie Hamm or Greg Stoner!

Thanks,

Jane

Hello all,

AALL is now accepting nominations for the Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes newer members who have made significant contributions to the profession and have demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing excellence.
Selection criteria include:

• The nominee must be a member in good standing of AALL
• The nom…[Read more]

Hi all,

On behalf of the AALL LexisNexis Research Grant Jury, I wanted to remind you of this grant opportunity.

Stay safe and be well!

Best,

Andrew

APPLY FOR AN AALL LEXISNEXIS RESEARCH GRANT BY DECEMBER 1

The AALL LexisNexis Research Grant Jury is accepting applications through December 1 for grants from the AALL Research Fund (An…[Read more]