by Paul Hellyer So why should VALLTalk have a series on copyright law, of all things? I would say that for most librarians, there’s no area of law more important than copyright. Being a librarian is all about sharing intellectual property, in one way or another.  We need to know how to get our jobs...Read More

The meeting will be held at South University on April 11 from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. Here is the link to registration information including progam, food and directions: http://vall.pbworks.com/w/file/76518296/VALL_2014_Spring_Meeting_Registration_FINAL.pdf Deadline is April 7 ... don't let it creep up on you ... apply now!Read More

Barbara RyanInformation SpecialistCity of Virginia Beach / Wahab Public Law Library2425 Nimmo ParkwayJudicial Center, 10BVirginia Beach, VA 23456(o) 757.385.4419(f) 757.385.8742BRyan@VBgov.comRead More

Vice President/President-Elect: Stephanie Miller, Washington & Lee University School of Law Secretary: Christina Vassey, Thomson ReutersDirector: Andrew Winston, University of Richmond School of Law Per VALL by-laws:- Further nominations may be delivered to the Chair of the Nominating Committee by February 15.- If no nominations from the membership are received by the Chair of the...Read More

By Terry Long, VALL Liaison to VLA  Highlights of the VLA Council Meeting: President Kevin Smith said his objectives this year would be: he would like to see more articles in Virginia Libraries; he is working on a statement on the value of a graduate degree in library and information science; and, he wants...Read More

Vice President/President Elect Ben Almoite and his wife Andrea received an early Christmas present -- their son Kevin Benjamin, was born on Dec. 12 at 10:36 pm. Kevin weighed 7 lb. 3.8 oz and was 20 1/4 inch long. VALL wishes the family well!  Andrea, Kevin and Ben  Baby Kevin Read More

by Jean Holcomb If graded on a work-life balance, my pre-retirement score would have reflected a tendency to tip toward the work side of the scale. In retirement, I’ve worked hard to acquire the needed skills to live in the moment. No longer focused on anticipating challenges to the library’s funding sources or space allocation...Read More

Candidates are needed to fill three positions on the Executive Board: Vice President/President-Elect, and two-year terms for Secretary and Director.  The Vice President must be a member of AALL.  Any VALL member may serve as Secretary or Director regardless of AALL membership status. Please contact any member of the Nominating Committee to nominate yourself or...Read More

From President Amy Wharton: The Executive Board is currently recruiting for three important committees. The charges for each are listed below. A few people have already expressed interest in serving, but we’re looking for many more. For the 30th Anniversary Committee, we’re looking for celebration planners as well as those who know our history well...Read More

Vice President/President Elect Ben Almoite has been awarded a VALL grant to attend AALL's 2014 Leadership Academy in Oak Brook, Illinois, in April. Andrew Winston, University of Richmond Law School Library, will also be attending the Leadership Academy. Congratulations to both!Read More