It is with deep regret that we note the passing of long-time VALL member and respected colleague, Barbara N. Cumming, on June 5, 2010, at the age of 66. Barbara was a familiar face at VALL and AALL annual meetings. She was always ready to lend a hand with committee work or to help out...Read More

It's time to renew your membership in VALL for 2010/2011 and be included in the VALL Directory. Please fill out the renewal form at http://vall.pbworks.com/Membership and mail it in with your check to Jane Harrison by Aug. 15Read More

A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities -- Eda J. Le Shan Congratulations to Dee Dee Dockendorf and Hunter Leemon on the birth of their son, Oscar Lin on June 25 at 7:17 am. Oscar weighed 7 lb. 3 oz. Oscar Lin Leemon AND Congratulations to Rosie...Read More

It is still not too late to apply for a travel grant to attend AALL in Denver! The VALL grant application deadline has been extended to July 1. Don't waste this opportunity to network with fellow professionals and to attend beneficial programs. For the application form please go to the VALL Wiki at: http://vall.pbworks.com/VALL-Grants Email...Read More

Job Summary: The Technical Services/Digital Resources Librarian provides expertise and effective management for the Law Library's digital resources. This includes assuring that linking and interoperability function properly to provide reliable service to the students, faculty, and staff who depend upon these resources. This individual also serves as the Law Library integrated library systems administrator. Qualifications:...Read More

In light of the responses to last year’s membership preferences survey, the Annual Meeting has been scheduled for a full Friday, as opposed to a half-day on both Friday and Saturday. The date and venue for the Spring Meeting will be announced in the near future. Programming for the meetings is currently under development. Please...Read More

Here is a link to Thomas H. Benton's very readable review of Marilyn Johnson's This Book Is Overdue! How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All (HarperCollins, 2010) in the Chronicle of Higher Education. http://chronicle.com/article/Marian-the-Cybrarian/65570/Read More

Faced with the present harsh economic situation, the tasks ahead for a new President of an association like VALL are many. Despite the many challenges, particularly the dwindling budgetary allocations for professional development by member institutions and law firms which in turn affect most VALL functions, I offer my commitment to take the mandate you...Read More

Congratulations to VALL's own Sally Wambold! Sally Wambold receiving the Service to SEAALL award from Terry Long The Service to SEAALL award is given to "a member who has made special, significant and sustained contributions" to the chapter. "I was privileged to honor Sally this year with the Service to SEAALL award. She is certainly...Read More

Saying farewell to Fred and welcoming Tony ... What could it be? It's a traditional VALL gift to the outgoing president ... a book clock ... to say thank you for the service and that we appreciate the time you gave us. Fred conducting his last VALL business meeting VALL members going over by-laws and...Read More