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AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 2h

✨ Ready to leave your mark on the profession? AALL is seeking the next Editor of Law Library Journal (LLJ)—one of the field’s premier publications.
Interested? Send your resume + cover letter to [email protected]
by October 24.
More info: tinyurl.com/ymmv83aa

#AALL #LawLibraryJournal

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 23h

The AALL/Bloomberg Law Continuing Education Grant Program encourages educational program development and promotes program sharing among AALL entities. Read more about the qualifications and apply by Nov. 10: tinyurl.com/2h82uz7n

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 1d

We’re getting into the Halloween spirit! 👻 Whether it’s a creative costume or a spooky library display, we want to see how you’re celebrating. Share your photos in the comments—and check out the San Francisco Law Library’s festive display for inspiration!
📸 Send your photos to [email protected]!

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 1d

Help shape programming for #AALL26! The call for program proposals is open through October 22. Review the “must have” program topics. tinyurl.com/5n6dwkfa Need help submitting a proposal? View the instructional video to walk through the submission process. tinyurl.com/p39mpe65

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 2d

Take charge of your continuing education and growth with AALL’s On-Demand Webinars—available 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.

Start exploring today tinyurl.com/4zcstdj5

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 2d

AALL Executive Board President and Hawaii State Law Librarian Jenny Silibiger is focused on removing barriers to participation, meeting members where they are, and leaving the profession better than she found it. Read about Jenny in the September/October AALL Spectrum Spotlight!
tinyurl.com/57ntntz4

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 3d

The October 29 "AALL Virtual Coffee Chat: Mindfulness Well-Being – How to Help Ourselves and Our Constituents Navigate Stress" will be a discussion of resources that are available to deal with the stress of modern life in the law. Register now! tinyurl.com/38rcb4u8

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 3d

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize and respect the rich traditions, governance, and legal systems of Indigenous nations. This day reminds us to uplift Native voices, preserve their stories, and acknowledge their enduring contributions to our communities. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Jennifer Chapman @jelizachapman.bsky.social · 3d

My recent @aallnet.bsky.social RIPS Law Librarian Blog post gives a recap of the Iowa Law Collections Symposium. The Symposium was a great opportunity for attendees to immerse themselves in all the minutia of developing & sustaining collections.

ripslawlibrarian.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/r...

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AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 5d

Strong emotional intelligence is key to being an empathetic communicator—but it doesn’t always come naturally. Learn how to build and sharpen your EQ in AALL Spectrum’s ‘Building EQ with Therapeutic Communication’: tinyurl.com/86xmyces

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 6d

AALL’s Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals (IFLP) is the only multilingual legal journal index.

✨ Try it free for 30 days—no risk, no obligation! Use code IFLP2025 before Dec. 30.
👉 Start your trial today: tinyurl.com/jfjatbdc

#LawLibraries #LegalResearch #IFLP #GlobalLaw #AALL

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 6d

Law Library Journal is looking for a new editor! Lead the LLJ Editorial Board and shape quarterly issues that inform, inspire, and engage the profession. Interested? Submit your resume and cover letter by October 24 to [email protected]. Learn more: tinyurl.com/ymmv83aa

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AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 7d

The #AALL26 call for program proposals is open.
Bring your ideas, insights, and solutions to the table—help shape conversations on the future of legal research and beyond. Check out the list of “must have” topics and submit your proposal by October 22. tinyurl.com/5n6dwkfa

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Jennifer Chapman @jelizachapman.bsky.social · 7d

Sandy Li's recent post to the @aallnet.bsky.social RIPS Law Librarian Blog highlights how librarians are self starters & the ways this makes our profession unique, challenging & rewarding #Libraries #Library #Librarian #Librarians #LawLibrarians ripslawlibrarian.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/l...

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AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 7d

AALL Executive Board President Jenny Silbiger was recently interviewed about The Hawaiʻi Library Association and American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi's joint Banned Books Week. Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/4wxcrmf5

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 7d

We're already ready for Halloween here at AALL Headquarters in Chicago! How about you? Send in your homemade decorations, your festive library displays, and your favorite costumes- and we'll show them off on Halloween!

📸 Send your photos to [email protected]!

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 8d

Make your voice heard and choose AALL's future leaders! Online voting for the 2026 AALL Executive Board is now open and runs through 11:59 p.m. (PDT) on Friday, October 31. Access biographies and statements and listen to the candidates’ forums to make an informed decision! vote.aallnet.org/aall/

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Jennifer Chapman @jelizachapman.bsky.social · 8d

Joy Hollerbach's recent post on the @aallnet.bsky.social RIPS Law Librarian blog gives advice on ways to help our library patrons find trustworthy sources. #LawLibrarian #LawLibrary #LawLibraries #Library #Libraries ripslawlibrarian.wordpress.com/2025/10/07/s...

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AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 8d

The new issue of Law Library Journal is packed with great reads—explore articles on legal literacy, scholarship rankings, preparing students for the NextGen UBE Bar Exam, and how law libraries can open doors by shifting from required to preferred credentials. Read the issue: tinyurl.com/3uks56wv

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AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 8d

🌟 Ready to grow as a leader? 🌟
Applications are open for the 2026 AALL Leadership Academy, happening April 28–29 in Chicago!
Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today!
tinyurl.com/2shyfk9p

#AALLAcademy #LawLibraries #Leadership

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 9d

“The AALL/Bloomberg Continuing Education Grant grant was a great help for us”

📢 Applications are now open! Apply today for your chance to make your own professional development vision a reality. tinyurl.com/2h82uz7n

#AALL #LawLibraries #Grants #ProfessionalDevelopment"

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 9d

Summer Allen, featured in our October Monthly Member Profile is the Assistant Librarian at the U.S. Court of Appeals in Raleigh, North Carolina. Learn more about Summer on the AALLnet post here: tinyurl.com/bddc9mk4

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 9d

Looking for inspiration for your next library and vendor event? Author Jean Davis interviews Dacia Cocariu of Brooklyn Law School about LibraryFest 2025—a community-building celebration that blends fun, learning, and collaboration.
Get ideas and tips for hosting your own event: tinyurl.com/2ramcupa

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AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 10d

📢 Tomorrow is the Thomson Reuters Partner Webinar: The Future Is Now: AI Strategy for Information Professionals! Explore key insights and learn the skills and strategies to shape your organization’s AI future. Register now and secure your spot!
🗓 October 7 | 1 p.m. (CDT) tinyurl.com/3n2x56d3

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 12d

🍂🍁 Fall is in the air—let’s kick off the weekend with gratitude, focus, and a little autumn cheer. #FirstFriday #FallSeason