Renew Your AALL Membership Early for a Chance to Win a Free 2012 AALL Annual Meeting Registration
In March, AALL dues invoices for 2012-2013 mailed out to all library directors for their institutionally paid memberships and to all other individual members. The deadline for membership renewal is May 31.
When you renew early—by May 1—you will be entered in a drawing for a free 2012 AALL Annual Meeting and Conference registration. If you renew on time—by May 31—you'll be entered in a drawing for a free AALL webinar of your choice in 2012-2013. Following is the 2012 membership renewal schedule:
March: First dues invoices mailed out.
May: Second dues invoices mailed out.
June: Final dues invoices mailed out.
July: Expiration notices e-mailed to all members—individuals and those paid by institutions.
August 1: Expired members deleted from the AALL membership database and access to the AALLNET members-only content and Law Library Journal and AALL Spectrum subscriptions discontinued.
For more information or to renew your membership online, view the application form on AALLNET. If you have any questions about your membership renewal, contact AALL Headquarters at membership@aall.org or 312/205-8022.
(Application form link: http://www.aallnet.org/join)
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Librarian position available at Williams Mullen
Librarian (Virginia Beach/Norfolk Office)
Williams Mullen, an award-winning AmLaw 200 firm, is well regarded for providing comprehensive legal services to regional, national and international clients in a wide variety of general and specialty practice areas. With about 275 attorneys and ten offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic, the firm delivers innovative, team-supported solutions to support its clients’ diverse business activities. Close working relationships with clients have been the foundation of Williams Mullen’s progressive approach to law practice since the firm was founded over 100 years ago in Richmond, Virginia, where the firm maintains its headquarters today.
Williams Mullen is seeking a Librarian responsible for all tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of the libraries in the Virginia Beach and Norfolk offices. The librarian will support local and firm wide library projects and initiatives. The candidate must have a professional presentation and have a team player attitude.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct research using a variety of on-line and print resources.
Provide guidance to the attorneys and paralegals on sources and strategies for research.
Record incoming books and periodicals using a library software system.
Recommend resources and solutions regarding practice group needs.
Process payment of invoices, ordering of books and other materials.
Maintenance of libraries in multiple locations.
Requirements Include:
3-5 years of law library or comparable experience including familiarity with legal research in print and online resources
Must have strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Experience working with patrons and handling research, inventory, and collections.
Superior customer service skills.
Strong knowledge of online databases and other research systems.
Must have confidence, knowledge and positive personality and the ability to function independently.
This position is open until filled. Visit the Williams Mullen website to apply online.
Williams Mullen, an award-winning AmLaw 200 firm, is well regarded for providing comprehensive legal services to regional, national and international clients in a wide variety of general and specialty practice areas. With about 275 attorneys and ten offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic, the firm delivers innovative, team-supported solutions to support its clients’ diverse business activities. Close working relationships with clients have been the foundation of Williams Mullen’s progressive approach to law practice since the firm was founded over 100 years ago in Richmond, Virginia, where the firm maintains its headquarters today.
Williams Mullen is seeking a Librarian responsible for all tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of the libraries in the Virginia Beach and Norfolk offices. The librarian will support local and firm wide library projects and initiatives. The candidate must have a professional presentation and have a team player attitude.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct research using a variety of on-line and print resources.
Provide guidance to the attorneys and paralegals on sources and strategies for research.
Record incoming books and periodicals using a library software system.
Recommend resources and solutions regarding practice group needs.
Process payment of invoices, ordering of books and other materials.
Maintenance of libraries in multiple locations.
Requirements Include:
3-5 years of law library or comparable experience including familiarity with legal research in print and online resources
Must have strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Experience working with patrons and handling research, inventory, and collections.
Superior customer service skills.
Strong knowledge of online databases and other research systems.
Must have confidence, knowledge and positive personality and the ability to function independently.
This position is open until filled. Visit the Williams Mullen website to apply online.
Submissions for VLA Annual Conference
VALL will not be partnersing with VLA this year, but please consider submitting a concurrent session proposal for the VLA 2012 Annual Meeting which will be held Oct. 24 - 26 in Williamsburg. The deadline to submit a proposal is May 1.
Please see below for details about submission:
May 1: Deadline to complete the 2012 Annual Conference Concurrent Session Proposal form. We know you're doing GREAT things at your library -- why not share? Go to http://www.vla.org/?p=4430 for the appropriate forms and suggestions for sessions from your colleagues. Sessions are 45 minutes long and are terrific ways to network and build your resume! (please note, the Williamsburg Marriott has changed its name and is now the Williamsburg Hotel and Conference Center.)
Please see below for details about submission:
May 1: Deadline to complete the 2012 Annual Conference Concurrent Session Proposal form. We know you're doing GREAT things at your library -- why not share? Go to http://www.vla.org/?p=4430 for the appropriate forms and suggestions for sessions from your colleagues. Sessions are 45 minutes long and are terrific ways to network and build your resume! (please note, the Williamsburg Marriott has changed its name and is now the Williamsburg Hotel and Conference Center.)
VALL Grants
Congratulations to Bill Magee from Regent University Law Library who was awarded a VALL grant to attend SEAALL 2012 in Clearwater, Florida! The conference was held March 22 - 24. Keep an eye out on the blog ... Bill will be writing about his experience very soon.
Don't forget to apply for grants to attend AALL in Boston. The deadline is April 15 ... don't let it creep up on you! Click here to get to the grants information and application form: http://vall.pbworks.com/w/page/23509251/VALL%20Grants
Don't forget to apply for grants to attend AALL in Boston. The deadline is April 15 ... don't let it creep up on you! Click here to get to the grants information and application form: http://vall.pbworks.com/w/page/23509251/VALL%20Grants
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