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The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) is a nonprofit for legal professionals. We are here to:

+ Grow your network
+ Improve access to legal information
+ Support your professional development

Learn more about AALL: https://www.aallnet.org/
Discover the latest trends in legal practice! Join Bloomberg Industry Group analysts for an exclusive look at the Bloomberg Law State of Practice Survey during the Partner Webinar: Insights for Law Librarians.

🗓 Tuesday, November 18
⏰ 1:00–2:00 p.m. (CST)

Register now: tinyurl.com/7bphj8md
November 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
On this Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and express our gratitude to all who have served. Your courage and commitment make a lasting impact, and we are deeply thankful. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Broaden your research horizons with the AALL Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals. 🌍

Access 800+ journals covering international, comparative, and foreign law, plus legal essay collections and congress reports.

Try it for 30 days, use code IFLP2025 by December 31: tinyurl.com/3xhydy2y #IFLP
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Law librarians teaching for-credit legal research courses lack the support structures that legal writing instructors enjoy. Join the AALL Virtual Coffee Chat to brainstorm creating a dedicated home within AALL for this community. Register now! tinyurl.com/32kfz3sh
November 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The AALL Career Center is your one stop shop for all things professional next steps. The Career Center connects employers with qualified candidates and gives jobseekers access to the latest openings, career advice, and resources to help you succeed. Explore today: tinyurl.com/32sswc3r
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Today is the last day to apply for the AALL/Bloomberg Law Continuing Education Grant! Apply now to help secure needed funding for important and meaningful programs! Past grants have helped cover speaker fees, webinar costs, and more. tinyurl.com/2h82uz7n
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Join us for a focused brainstorming session on creating a dedicated organization within AALL to support librarians who teach for-credit legal research courses with the "AALL Virtual Coffee Chat: Should For-Credit Legal Research Instruction Have a Place of Its Own in AALL?" tinyurl.com/32kfz3sh
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Legal research is taking center stage on the NextGen UBE Bar Exam—coming July 2026.
In her latest Law Library Journal article, Anne G. Johnson explores why teaching legal research is more important than ever, how it’s being assessed, and what law schools can do to prepare.
tinyurl.com/3uks56wv
November 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The fall AALL Executive Board meeting is underway in Chicago!
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🌟 Ready to grow as a leader? 🌟
Applications are now open for the 2026 AALL Leadership Academy, happening April 28–29 in Chicago!
As facilitator Shawn Devine reminds participants, “You don’t have to wait for a formal title to start developing and practicing leadership skills.”
🔗 tinyurl.com/2shyfk9p
November 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
AALL On-Demand Webinars are ready whenever you are, wherever you are! Take charge of continuing education and growth anytime, anywhere! Dive into timely topics like updates from the Copyright Office, mindfulness in the law library, legal research for the NextGen Bar, and more. tinyurl.com/4zcstdj5
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The holiday season is fast approaching, and it's never too early to get started on your gift-getting. Luckily, the Goodson Blogson has you covered, with a holiday gift guide for lawyers and law students! Read the article and get a head start on your holiday shopping: tinyurl.com/44frd55u
November 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
What does it really look like to juggle work and caregiving? Genevieve Zook shares practical tips for managing conflicts, finding balance, and creating more supportive workplaces for caregivers. tinyurl.com/y9t8nyyn #AALLSpectrum #caregivers
November 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Robert M. Linz, featured in our November Monthly Member Profile, is the Associate Director at the University of Oklahoma Law Library in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more about Robert here: tinyurl.com/2yvfdzp4
November 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Discover how law librarians are navigating shifts and the evolving role of AI in legal work during the "Bloomberg Law Partner Webinar: The State of Practice: Insights for Law Librarians from Bloomberg Law's Survey," on Tuesday, November 18 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (CST). tinyurl.com/7bphj8md
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Meet John Nann, the November 2025 FCIL-SIS Member of the Month! John is recently retired after 23 years at the Yale Law Library. Before that, he worked at Suffolk University Law Scool, Brooklyn Law School, and Boston College Law School. Learn more about John here: tinyurl.com/3hujd2fs
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Apply for the AALL/Bloomberg Law Continuing Education Grant! The Grant supports of innovative programs and encourages sharing educational opportunities across AALL entities. Past grants have helped cover speaker fees, webinar costs, and more. Applications are due November 10! tinyurl.com/2h82uz7n
November 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The Law Library Journal Editorial Board wants to hear from you! Your feedback helps the Board understand how readers engage with the LLJ and guides planning for future volumes. Take the LLJ readership survey now! tinyurl.com/54kef3x6
November 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Exciting news! 🎉 The results of this year’s AALL Executive Board Election are in. Congratulations to Vice President/President-Elect Erik Y. Adams, Secretary Ashley Ames Ahlbrand, and Executive Board Members Joy Shoemaker and Andrew Winston! Read the full eBriefing: tinyurl.com/5dhsv3fc
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Committees and award juries are central to advancing the Association’s mission. Take this opportunity to share your expertise, make an impact, and help shape the future of AALL. The deadline to submit your volunteer form is December 3. tinyurl.com/tnjv3rd9
November 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Come hear about tools that have helped neurodivergent librarians succeed in a world often designed for neurotypical brains in the "AALL Webinar: Cool Tools for Neurodiverse Librarians and their Allies," November 5, 11:00 AM CST. Register now! tinyurl.com/2p7hxyh3
November 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
What fun! Thank you to all who participated in our annual Halloween submissions; winners will be drawn and announced next week. From all of us here at AALL HQ- we hope you have a happy and safe Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Caren Luckie submitted part of the Jackson Walker LLP library staff - Super Mom and the escaped prisoner! #AALL
October 31, 2025 at 8:41 PM
AALL President Jenny Silbiger wanted to show off the Hawai`i Supreme Court library staff's costumes! #AALL
October 31, 2025 at 8:39 PM
AALL member Sarah Ryan and some UNT Libarianship students wanted to show off their festive spirit! #AALL
October 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM