American Association of Law Libraries

American Association of Law Libraries The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) offers its members knowledge, leadership, and community that make the whole legal system stronger.

The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) is the only national association dedicated to the legal information profession and its professionals. Founded in 1906 on the belief that people—lawyers, judges, students, and the public—need timely access to relevant legal information to make sound legal arguments and wise legal decisions, its nearly 4,500 members are problem solvers of the highest order. AALL fosters the profession by offering its members knowledge, leadership, and community that make the whole legal system stronger.

Are you considering submitting a program proposal for the 2027 Annual Meeting & Conference? Join the Annual Meeting Prog...
09/24/2026

Are you considering submitting a program proposal for the 2027 Annual Meeting & Conference? Join the Annual Meeting Program Committee Chair and Vice Chair, along with two experienced program proposers and presenters, for a practical conversation about developing and submitting a strong proposal. Register now for the September 29 live event at the link in the comments!

💡 What made you choose law librarianship?For Victoria Louis-Damon, it was seeing firsthand how law librarians connect pe...
09/23/2026

💡 What made you choose law librarianship?

For Victoria Louis-Damon, it was seeing firsthand how law librarians connect people with resources, teach legal research skills, support the public, and strengthen the legal community.

“Law librarianship struck the perfect balance between engaging with the legal field and aiding the community—and I’ll likely never look back.”

Read the full post at the link in the comments!

Have a story to share? New Voices pieces are only 100–600 words—and yours could be featured and recognized within the AALL community.

📩 Send your submission with the subject line “New Voices Project” to Heather Haemker at [email protected].

🌟 Ready for what’s next in your career?Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or hiring your next great team m...
09/23/2026

🌟 Ready for what’s next in your career?

Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or hiring your next great team member, the AALL Career Center can help.

Explore job opportunities, career resources, and connections with employers seeking talented legal information professionals.

🔎 Find your next opportunity—or your next hire at the link in the comments!

CALLING ALL LAW LIBRARIES! 📚 Are you creating a Banned Books Week display this year? We want to see it! Send AALL a phot...
09/22/2026

CALLING ALL LAW LIBRARIES! 📚

Are you creating a Banned Books Week display this year?

We want to see it!

Send AALL a photo of your display, book cart, bulletin board, or other Banned Books Week programming. We'll share selected submissions on AALL social media and may feature them in a future issue of Education Edge. Email your photos to [email protected].

GenAI is transforming legal research—but inaccurate and incomplete answers create serious risks.How can legal profession...
09/22/2026

GenAI is transforming legal research—but inaccurate and incomplete answers create serious risks.

How can legal professionals effectively oversee GenAI-powered research tools? In “Effective Human Oversight of GenAI-Powered Legal Research Tools,” B. Mills Jennings introduces a framework for evaluating oversight and offers practical activities for novice GenAI users.

Read the latest article in Law Library Journal at the link in the comments.

📢 Call for Program Proposals is now open! Have an innovative idea or solution to share? Help spark discussions about t...
09/21/2026

📢 Call for Program Proposals is now open! Have an innovative idea or solution to share? Help spark discussions about the future of legal research and shape an outstanding Annual Meeting & Conference. Submit your proposal by October 19 at the link in the comments!

🗳️ TOMORROW: Meet the Vice President/President-Elect CandidatesJoin us tomorrow, Sept. 22, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (C...
09/21/2026

🗳️ TOMORROW: Meet the Vice President/President-Elect Candidates

Join us tomorrow, Sept. 22, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (CDT), for the AALL Vice President/President-Elect Candidates’ Forum.

Hear directly from the candidates about their experiences, priorities, and ideas for AALL’s future. It’s a great opportunity to get to know the candidates and hear their perspectives ahead of the 2026 AALL election.

👉 Register today at the link in the comments!

Meet the Day 2 speakers for the On September 23, hear from legal information professionals and AI leaders about how AI...
09/21/2026

Meet the Day 2 speakers for the

On September 23, hear from legal information professionals and AI leaders about how AI is changing our roles, strategies, and services.

From Law School to Legal Practice: Building AI Literacy Across the Legal Community
Bonnie Shucha & Kris Turner

AI Agents
Cody James, Courtney Toiaivao & Laura Maury

Implementing AI: Workflows, Communication, and Change Management
Stephen Parks & Emma Pettey

From Signals to Strategy: Using GenAI for Strategic Foresight in Law Library Strategic Plans
Nicole Belbin & June Hsiao Liebert

Staffing for AI: Role Descriptions, Team Training and Collaborating with Other Departments
Andre Davison & Kristina L. Niedringhaus

Tales from a Trial: From Experiment to Evidence
Nathan Rosen

You can still register for Wednesday Sept. 23 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT
💻 Virtual via Zoom (see the link in the comments)

🌟 Take your AALL membership one step further.Want to do a little more to support the profession you’re part of? Become a...
09/18/2026

🌟 Take your AALL membership one step further.

Want to do a little more to support the profession you’re part of? Become an AALL Champion Member with a $75 upgrade when you renew your membership.

Your additional support helps AALL create opportunities, strengthen our community, and invest in the future of legal information professionals.

Ready to be a Champion? Add the upgrade when you renew at the link in the comments.

AALL membership grants you access to the education, resources, networking opportunities, and professional community that...
09/18/2026

AALL membership grants you access to the education, resources, networking opportunities, and professional community that help you grow, connect, and succeed throughout the year.

Your membership keeps you connected to colleagues across the profession and ensures you continue to have opportunities to learn, contribute, and shape the future of legal information.

Join AALL today or renew your membership at the link in the comments.

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