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, per Article III, Section 4 of the VALL Bylaws, this message serves as […]
Register today for the VALL Fall 2024 Meeting, Tuesday, October 15 at Troutman Pepper in downtown Richmond. Our theme is Elevating Legal Excellence: Strategies for Teaching Lawyers and Fostering Professional Growth. Cost is $25 for in-person attendance, or $10 for virtual attendance via Zoom. Register today at https://forms.gle/KWDjC1Fnjwa447my7. Please email Devan Orr (dorr@wm.edu) with any […]
Dear VALL Members, Per Article IV of our Association’s Bylaws, this message serves as notice of proposed amendments to the VALL Constitution, 30 days prior to the meeting of the Association at which they will be presented for discussion. Per Articles VII and VIII of the VALL Constitution, the Executive Board proposes these amendments to […]
That’s right! VALL is getting together in the Windy City for some Giordano’s and a brief break from the hustle and bustle of conference life. If you think you can make it, please RSVP using the information above by July 15. We hope to see you there!
Register Today Overview Please join us for the Virginia Association of Law Libraries Spring 2024 Meeting on Wednesday, May 8 at the downtown Richmond offices of Williams Mullen. In-person attendance cost is $25. A virtual attendance option via Zoom is also available for $10. On-site parking, morning coffee and pastries, a buffet lunch, eligibility for […]
The VALL Spring 2024 Meeting will take place at Williams Mullen in Richmond, VA on Wednesday, May 8th. Details on programming, sponsorship, and registration will be distributed soon!
A discussion and collaborative exploration of topics in law library diversity, equity and inclusion, with a focus on library employee recruiting and retention. This is sponsored by VALL, SWALL, NOCALL, ORALL, LLSDC, and ALLA. As a resource to use before the event, we developed a reading list of articles, organizations and efforts to create and […]
The VALL Grants Committee is now accepting applications for the following grants: AALL Chapter Registration Grant A full registration to the AALL meeting. This grant has a quick turn-around time. Applications are due Thursday, May12th and the winner will be notified by Friday, May 13th. AALL Annual Meeting Grant VALL is offering two travel grants […]
Guest post by: Maureen Moran, Research & Faculty Services Librarian, Richmond School of Law Ah, student loans. They both make your dreams possible and limit your possibilities when it comes time to repay them. Fortunately for those of you who work in or are interested in public interest organizations, government service, nonprofits, nonprofit education, or […]
In their day to day, librarians and lawyers need to tailor their writing to fit various contexts and audiences. Web content, academic scholarship, and work emails all require different writing styles and levels of formality, but the undergirding principles of effective written communication are the same. Effective writing has brevity, clarity, and the correct tone. […]
