VALL Grants for AALL

It is still not too late to apply for a travel grant to attend AALL in Denver! The VALL grant application deadline has been extended to July 1. Don't waste this opportunity to network with fellow professionals and to attend beneficial programs.

For the application form please go to the VALL Wiki at: http://vall.pbworks.com/VALL-Grants

Email the completed application form to outgoing Grants Committee Chair, Nancy Loewenberg, at: nloewenberg@wilsav.com.

Technical Services/Digital Resources Librarian: University of Richmond Law Library

Job Summary:


The Technical Services/Digital Resources Librarian provides expertise and effective management for the Law Library's digital resources. This includes assuring that linking and interoperability function properly to provide reliable service to the students, faculty, and staff who depend upon these resources. This individual also serves as the Law Library integrated library systems administrator.


Qualifications: Knowledge of digital resources and vendors of information services.Ability to interpret and apply cataloging rules and policies.Working knowledge of integrated library systems.Familiarity with standard library cataloging tools and procedures.Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a commitment to customer service.Ability to apply a high level of attention to detail and to understand the larger context and implications of this position's work.Strong organizational and time management skills.Ability to work under time constraints and to meet regularly recurring deadlines on multiple, concurrent projects and to develop concepts from idea to implementation.Teaching ability for either one-on-one instruction or small group instruction.Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.Excellent oral and written skills are required


To apply online:
https://www.urjobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1276790445030

Upcoming VALL Meetings

In light of the responses to last year’s membership preferences survey, the Annual Meeting has been scheduled for a full Friday, as opposed to a half-day on both Friday and Saturday. The date and venue for the Spring Meeting will be announced in the near future.

Programming for the meetings is currently under development. Please contact VALL VP/President Elect, Michele Gernhardt (mgernhardt@hunton.com) if you:
would like to present at a meeting, or
have any programming suggestions, or
would like to participate as a member of the program committee

Annual Meeting
November 5, 2010
University of Virginia School of Law, Arthur J. Morris Law Library
Charlottesville, Virginia

Winter Meeting
February 18, 2011
Hunton & Williams, LLP
Richmond, Virginia

Marian the Cybrarian

Here is a link to Thomas H. Benton's very readable review of Marilyn Johnson's This Book Is Overdue! How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All (HarperCollins, 2010) in the Chronicle of Higher Education.

http://chronicle.com/article/Marian-the-Cybrarian/65570/

Message from the President

Faced with the present harsh economic situation, the tasks ahead for a new President of an association like VALL are many. Despite the many challenges, particularly the dwindling budgetary allocations for professional development by member institutions and law firms which in turn affect most VALL functions, I offer my commitment to take the mandate you have given me in accomplishing credible results during my tenure. In making such a bold projection, I have an unflinching belief in the good nature of VALL members who are ever-ready to help when called upon.

In the course of my stewardship, I will endeavor to advance a three-point agenda for VALL, viz: (i.) timely and effective use of technology, including VALL list serve, VALL Wiki and VALL Blog to disseminate information and generate greater interest in VALL programs; (ii.) to come up with a draft list of programs for my administration soon after I take over office so that members can plan well in advance and be able to make necessary arrangements to attend VALL functions; and (iii.) to liaise with the program committee to ensure that VALL meetings are constructive and educational while balancing the interests of the academic, public and law firm librarians that make up our association.

I invite every member to work with me so that we can actualize these goals. I know we can do it, for where there is a will, there is a way. My message will be incomplete without acknowledging the invaluable assistance I received from the immediate past president and some members and past executives of VALL.

I also thank my director and colleagues at Liberty University School of Law library who have committed to support me during my tenure so that I can give my best effort to VALL. And to every member of VALL, I promise to run a transparent administration. I count on your time, talent, and treasure in making my tenure a success.

Thank you.

Tony

Service to SEAALL Award Recipient: Sally Wambold

Congratulations to VALL's own Sally Wambold!

Sally Wambold receiving the Service to SEAALL award from Terry Long

The Service to SEAALL award is given to "a member who has made special, significant and sustained contributions" to the chapter.

"I was privileged to honor Sally this year with the Service to SEAALL award. She is certainly deserving of the award. Sally has served the chapter in many capacities as committee member, chair of the Government Relations Committee, editor of the SEAALL Briefs section of the newsletter and has served as treasurer and as secretary to the chapter. Sally also devised the Preservation Jeopardy game and has coordinated many programs for annual SEAALL meetings," said Terry Long, chair of the Service to SEAALL Committee.

Congratulations once again to Sally Wambold from the University of Richmond Law School Library, it is an award well-deserved!

VALL Spring Business Meeting: Williamsburg

Saying farewell to Fred and welcoming Tony ...

What could it be?

It's a traditional VALL gift to the outgoing president ... a book clock ... to say thank you for the service and that we appreciate the time you gave us.

Fred conducting his last VALL business meeting

VALL members going over by-laws and amendments

The 2010/2011 VALL Board

L-R: Fred Dingledy (past president), David Knight (director), Tony Ikwueme (president), Suzanne Corriell (treasurer) and Charles Condon (director)

Not present: Michele Gernhardt (vp/president elect)