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

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Looking to sharpen your skills or explore a new topic?

AALL On-Demand Webinars make it easy to learn at your own pace. Discover sessions on leadership, AI applications in legal information work, neurodiversity, and other topics relevant to today's legal information professionals.

Watch anytime: https://t.co/e0TvLowScV

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Your next career move starts here. 📈

Whether you're exploring new opportunities or searching for qualified candidates, the AALL Career Center offers the tools, resources, and connections to help you succeed.

Visit the Career Center today: https://t.co/1MwEOjt4B5

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AALL President Jenny Foster had the opportunity to connect with Carla Hayden while visiting the Obama Presidential Center Library during the American Library Association Annual Conference.
We're proud to see AALL represented as library professionals come together to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and celebrate the impact of libraries.

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Research beyond borders with AALL's Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals (IFLP). 🌎

Featuring content from 800+ legal journals worldwide, IFLP helps researchers uncover valuable scholarship in international, comparative, and foreign law, as well as legal essay collections and congress reports.

Learn more: https://t.co/6sFJMQH6v2

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The best conversations start with great ideas. ☕

What topic would you like to discuss with your colleagues? Whether it's a professional challenge, a new trend, an SIS initiative, or a timely issue affecting our profession, AALL Virtual Coffee Chats provide a space to connect and learn from one another.

Submit your proposal today: https://t.co/hGWbtTMoa8

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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 AALL/LexisNexis Call for Papers Award!

From reimagining legal research instruction with generative AI to exploring access to justice and information diplomacy, this year's recipients are advancing important conversations across the legal information profession.

Join us in celebrating their outstanding scholarship and contributions to law librarianship.

Read more: https://t.co/FJoKwnbe6Y
#LawLibraries #LegalResearch #Scholarship

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⏰ Renew your AALL membership by July 31 to keep uninterrupted access to your member benefits!

Looking to make an even greater impact? Become a Champion Member. AALL Champions help promote the legal information profession, connect colleagues to valuable resources and opportunities, and serve as advocates for AALL within their communities.

Add the Champion Member upgrade for just $75 when you renew: https://t.co/997ULUd5Hc

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In an age of generative AI, do citations still matter? Absolutely.

In the latest #AALLSpectrum/Slaw article exchange, Sarah A. Sutherland explores why citation practices remain essential and how tools like citation management software can help researchers track sources, organize ideas, and maintain accuracy throughout the research process.

Read more about the enduring value of citations in a rapidly evolving information landscape. https://t.co/00pvFSURuX

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Negotiation is a skill every law librarian can use. 🤝

AALL's new self-paced course, Contract Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills, provides practical tools for navigating vendor contracts, managing stakeholder expectations, identifying contract red flags, and building stronger collaborative relationships.

Plus, you'll receive eight downloadable templates and exercises to support your learning long after the course is complete.

Register today! https://t.co/Q8mxpM0Ejf

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There’s still time to join your colleagues in Cleveland! 🎉

AALL 2026 is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome law librarians and legal information professionals from across the country for four days of learning, networking, and inspiration.

From thought-provoking educational programs and engaging networking events to the Exhibit Hall and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends old and new, this is your chance to experience Leading with Aloha firsthand. 🌺

Don’t miss out—register today and be part of the conversations, connections, and community that make the AALL Annual Meeting & Conference so special.
https://t.co/Zm1mBYvGp3

We’ll see you in Cleveland, July 18–21! #AALL2026

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📢 AALL has announced the release of Best Practices for Using AI in Legal Research: A Guide for Non-Lawyers.
Developed by members of AALL's Legal Information Services to the Public Special Interest Section (LISP-SIS), the guide helps users understand the benefits and limitations of AI tools and offers practical tips for conducting more effective legal research.

Learn more: https://t.co/Uri7vKkMaU

#LegalResearch #ArtificialIntelligence #AccessToJustice

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Emily Mackle, senior analyst at Harbor Global in Chicago, Illinois, shares how her path from compliance to law librarianship led her to a career centered on curiosity, connection, and continuous learning. Read about the impact of CONELL and her love of uncovering hard-to-find information. Discover the experiences, relationships, and interests that continue to shape her professional journey.
Read more: https://t.co/bRbLRTwVqK

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Some of the best career advice starts with a conversation. 💬

The AALL Mentor Program matches mentors and mentees for one-on-one connections that foster learning, encouragement, and professional growth. Whether you're looking for fresh insights or eager to share what you've learned along the way, now is the time to get involved.

Apply today: https://t.co/KRUse4WRgo

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Tomorrow, we commemorate Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and honors the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans.

As we reflect on the significance of this day, AALL remains committed to fostering an inclusive profession and community where all individuals are welcomed, respected, and valued.

#Juneteenth #AALL #Inclusion #LawLibrarians

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Your next opportunity starts here.

The AALL Career Center brings together legal information professionals and employers to connect great people with great roles. Find your next job—or your next hire—with tools and resources designed for your career journey.

Start here: https://t.co/a9xA3ayugq

#AALLCareerCenter #LegalCareers #WeAreAALL

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🎙️ New episode of AALLIn is here!

Episode 3: Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with AALL Executive Director Dr. Joyce Gilbert

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joyce Gilbert to talk about her leadership journey, her early impressions of the legal information profession, and her vision for AALL’s next chapter. We also look ahead to the 2026 AALL Annual Meeting & Conference in Cleveland—and the opportunities to connect, learn, and lead together.

Listen now https://t.co/jB3SJ8847O

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Looking for reliable salary and staffing data?

The 2025 AALL Salary Survey provides current insights into salaries, benefits, job titles, and responsibilities across more than 20 law library positions. Whether you're benchmarking compensation, preparing a budget, supporting a promotion request, or researching career trends, this report is an invaluable resource.

✅ Free digital edition for AALL members
✅ Digital, print, and print + digital options available for nonmembers

Get your copy today: https://t.co/1z9RofO04Q

#AALL #LawLibrarians #SalarySurvey #LegalInformationProfessionals

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🚀 Ready to grow your career and your community?

AALL Membership helps you do both—whether you're just starting out or advancing to the next stage of your professional journey. With benefits valued at over $2,500, membership gives you access to essential resources, learning opportunities, and a supportive network of law librarians across the country.

Now is the perfect time to join or renew and take full advantage of everything AALL has to offer.

Learn more: https://t.co/45OdRb4y2F

#AALL #LawLibrarians #ProfessionalDevelopment

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📢 New Self-Paced Course Available!

AALL’s new self-paced course, Contract Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills, provides a practical framework for managing vendor relationships, navigating contracts, and aligning stakeholders.

In just 75 minutes, you'll learn how to:
✔️ Prepare for negotiations
✔️ Build a needs assessment and budget plan
✔️ Identify contract red flags
✔️ Negotiate terms effectively
✔️ Strengthen cross-team collaboration

https://t.co/GEdVcRywYO

#AALL #LawLibrarians #ProfessionalDevelopment #NegotiationSkills

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How does someone find their way to law librarianship? Savannah Long, Faculty Services & Reference Librarian at the University of Baltimore Law Library, shares her professional journey, her work supporting faculty scholarship, and why digital and research literacy are essential skills for today’s law students. Read Savannah’s story and learn more about her impact on legal education and research. https://t.co/fM8ktc8PlQ
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