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Mapping a Future at the AALL 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 […]

AALL in Denver 2010

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 […]

McGuireWoods: Reference Librarian Job

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 […]

Remembering Barbara N. Cumming

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 […]

Membership Renewal

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. 15

VALL Babies!

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 […]