Registration forms for the Winter Meeting on March 5 at Liberty University School of Law in Lynchburg, and the Joint VALL/SEAALL Meeting April 22 - 24 in Williamsburg, are available at: http://vall.pbworks.com/ Don't let the deadlines creep up on you, register now!Read More

It's that time of the year again! VALL is looking for a Vice President/President Elect, Secretary and Director. Please fill out a nominations form located at: http://vall.pbworks.com/ or email Nominations Chair, Cathy Palombi at ccp7m@virginia.edu with your suggestions. Deadline is February 5th, 2010.Read More

From Fred Dingledy: Greetings, VALL members! At the Fall/Annual Meeting, we discussed the frequency and timing ofVALL's meetings. It's been brought to our attention that the quarterlymeeting format might be a large time and financial commitment for a lot of members, especially in these days of tight budgets. We're also wondering if the Annual Meeting...Read More

"Cool" "Modern" and "Immensely attractive" were some of the words used by members of VALL to describe South University's Richmond Campus. VALL held it's annual meeting at the Richmond Campus, Nov. 6 - 7, and it was attended by about 30 members. The Friday attendees in the Distance Learning Lab Interim Richmond Campus President Seth...Read More

From Charlottesville: Take I-64 east toward Richmond. Take exit 178-A (Route 250 West also known as West Broad Street). As you enter Route 250, you must cross all lanes of traffic and get into the left most lane so that you may turn left at the first full traffic signal (Brookriver Drive). From the left...Read More

Congratulations to those libraries who are doing the food drive for the Central Virginia Food Bank! For those who haven't started, it's not too late ... there is still time left to collect canned and boxed goods. Foods that are needed are canned chicken & ham, canned tuna & salmon, peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned...Read More

There are many restaurants around South University. Please take a look at the list below, check out the menus and then post a comment stating your name and your restaurant choice by Oct. 31st. Mimi's Cafe:This is a New Orleans themed restaurant which is within walking distance of Aloft and South University. If you order...Read More

Dates: Friday-Saturday, November 6-7, 2009Location: South University2151 Old Brick RoadGlen Allen, Virginia 23060 Registration Form and Hotel Information:http://vall.pbworks.com/2009+Fall-Annual+MeetingRead More

by Laurie Claywell It began innocently enough. I just wanted to support our Lexis Librarian Relations representative since she was on the 2009 AMPLL advisory council. It would look good, I thought, to have people from her territory apply. I wasn’t supposed to actually be chosen to participate. The mission of the conference was Invigorate...Read More

by Michele Gernhardt As a relatively nascent law librarian, I felt some intimidation over the prospect of attending an AALL Annual Meeting. The cost, time commitment and travel involved can be overwhelming for a first-time attendee. This year, the convenient location, a generous VALL grant, and a fantastic roommate provided the opportunity and incentive I...Read More