by Heather Hamilton In May of 2009, I graduated from law school with the goal of becoming a law librarian. I had received my library science degree in 2006 and three years of law school had convinced me that I belonged in a law library. In September of 2009, I began my first job as […]
It’s only two weeks away! Please submit your registration as soon as possible. The registration deadline is Friday, October 22 (if you send your registration form by e-mail to mgernhardt@hunton.com). Mailed registration deadline is Monday, October 18. Access the Meeting Information and Registration Materials here: http://vall.pbworks.com/2010-Annual-Meeting Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with colleagues in […]
Why did you become a law librarian? I became a librarian because of Susan St. James. When I was 12, she was in a TV show called “The Name of the Game.” She was a researcher and the hero could never nail the bad guys without the information she dug up for him. To me, […]
The meeting will be held at the University of Virginia Law Library. There is still time to register! Please click here for registration form and information: http://vall.pbworks.com/2010-Annual-Meeting
by Greg Stoner Since beginning my work in a law library in October 2008, I’ve heard a number of great comments about the value of attending conferences and workshops. This year, with very generous support from AALL, VALL and my employer, I was able attend my first AALL Annual Meeting. For those of you I […]
2010 Joseph L. Andrews Bibliographical Award for Principles of Legal Research
VALL’s Joyce Manna Janto taking over from outgoing AALL President Catherine Lemann
The theme of AALL’s 103rd Annual Meeting and Conference was: Summit 2010: Mapping Our Future With the magnificent Rockies in the background, a tumultuous year past and a challenging future, this was a very appropriate theme. Rocky Mountain National Park This cake at the Opening Reception (sponsored by LexisNexis), was a pastry chef’s interpretation of […]
2010: Number of Visits to VALLTalkJanuary: 57February: 31March: 87April: 78May: 176June: 50
McGuireWoods LLP is looking for an experienced Reference Librarian. The core responsibilities are as follows:*Performs complex legal and non-legal research and reference services for clients, lawyers and staff for assigned offices.*Maintains current knowledge and proficiency in the use of legal and non-legal computer information retrieval systems.*Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the selection of information […]
