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Discover new perspectives and tools at the 2026 AALL Leadership Academy, April 28–29 in Chicago—led by facilitator and leadership coach Shawn Devine. Thank you to our generous sponsor, Thomson Reuters! Apply now: tinyurl.com/2shyfk9p

Law faculty scholarly impact rankings rely on citation counts—but current methods are outdated and flawed. In his Law Library Journal article, John Cannan urges law librarians to apply information science and develop new legal citation frameworks to advance citation research. tinyurl.com/3uks56wv

With the continued government shutdown affecting our colleagues in the federal workforce, AALL President Jenny Silbiger offers a message of support. Read the full eBriefing here: tinyurl.com/5ahycyz7

Suzanne Corriell highlights how government law librarians balance legal research and work-life balance in the latest issue of #AALLSpectrum: tinyurl.com/4mbt733b

From AI adoption and staffing shifts to new service models and collection strategies, the 2025 AALL State of the Profession Report captures it all. Stay ahead of the curve: order your copy today! tinyurl.com/3kdd9rpm #AALL #LawLibraries #LegalProfession #SOTP

AALL New Voices is the perfect opportunity to express yourself and tell your story. Submit a short piece of 100-600 words and take this opportunity to be published and recognized within the AALL community. Send your post with the subject line "New Voices Project" to hhaemker@aall.org.

Explore global legal scholarship with the AALL Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals (IFLP)! IFLP provides in-depth access to public and private international law, comparative and foreign law. Try it free for 30 days! No risk, no obligation. Use code IFLP2025 before December 30. tinyurl.com/jfjatbdc

Attend tomorrow's "AALL Virtual Coffee Chat: Mindfulness Well-Being – How to Help Ourselves and Our Constituents Navigate Stress" to discuss the resources, tools, and activities that are available to deal with the stress of modern life in the legal profession. Don't miss out: tinyurl.com/38rcb4u8

🎃👻 Show off your holiday spirit and creativity, and you could win! Send us a photo of your handmade décor, decorated library, or Halloween costume and we'll show off your skills on Halloween! Plus, you'll get a chance to win one of several gift cards!
📸 Email your photos to gmaley@aall.org

“The AALL/Bloomberg Law Continuing Education Grant allowed us to elevate our LLAM Institute and enhance the experience for attendees by helping cover costs for a keynote speaker, signage, and materials.”
Apply by Nov. 10: tinyurl.com/2h82uz7n

On Friday, AALL Executive Board Member Shamika D. Dalton spoke at the Association of Law Libraries of Upstate New York (ALLUNY) Annual Meeting in Getzville, New York.

Shape the conversation and talk about what matters to YOU! Virtual Coffee Chats are an open forum for thoughtful discussion on the issues and topics most important to the legal information profession. Submit a Virtual Coffee Chat idea: tinyurl.com/yjr5kebe

“I learned the importance of setting expectations and documenting expectations. It seems so simple, yet it can be easily overlooked and is crucial to effective leadership.”

Cultivate these essential leadership skills at the 2026 AALL Leadership Academy, April 28–29 in Chicago. tinyurl.com/2shyfk9p

AALL President Jenny Silbiger is in Houston, Texas, this week attending the International Association of Law Libraries (IALL) Annual Meeting. She’s pictured with IALL President Mark Engsberg, BIALL Past President Claire Mazer, and IALL Vice President Rebecca Bergstrøm during last night's reception.

"Fall is a season of reflection and renewal, and it feels like the perfect moment to celebrate our progress and look ahead to the meaningful opportunities before us." Read the new eBriefing from AALL President Jenny Silbiger here: tinyurl.com/yc3eke73

Guest Post: What Our Incoming Law Students Don’t Know About Research (And Why It Matters) Guest Post by Heather Agnew, Ph.D., MLIS, Research/ Instructional Librarian at the Hugh & Hazel Darling Law Library, Dale E. Fowler School of Law Chapman University as part of regular contribut…

Heather Agnew discusses a pilot study she completed that shows incoming law students are arriving with significant gaps in research skills in her guest post to the @aallnet.bsky.social RIPS Law Librarian Blog. ripslawlibrarian.wordpress.com/2025/10/23/g...

Make your voice heard and choose AALL's future leaders! Online voting for the 2026 AALL Executive Board 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/

🎃👻 Show off your holiday spirit—and win! Send us a photo of your handmade décor, decorated library, or Halloween costume for a chance to be featured on Halloween and entered to win fun prizes, including gift cards! 📸

Email your photos to gmaley@aall.org

✨ There's still time to apply! 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 hhaemker@aall.org by October 24.
More info: tinyurl.com/ymmv83aa

#LawLibraryJournal #LawLibrarians #LegalInformation

Updates on AALL’s Executive Director Search were shared in this morning’s eBriefing. The position has now been posted—review the anticipated timeline and full update at tinyurl.com/2k95w55h

⏰ Last chance to shape #AALL26! Submit your program and workshop proposals by tomorrow, October 22 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Check out the “must-have” topics and share your innovative ideas to inspire and connect the AALL community. Don’t miss out! tinyurl.com/5n6dwkfa

📢 The November/December 2025 issue of AALL Spectrum is here!
This Meeting the Needs of the Modern Workforce issue explores:
✨ How government law librarians balance research and work-life balance
✨ Fostering collaboration between law librarians and tech professionals

Dive in: tinyurl.com/yccs8kth

Centering reference on legal literacy can help law librarians empower users to navigate the legal system. Stephanie Davidson explores practical strategies for clear, ethical, and impactful service in the latest issue of Law Library Journal. Read more: tinyurl.com/3uks56wv #LLJ

Take a breather and connect with peers! ☕ Join us on October 29 for the AALL Virtual Coffee Chat: Mindfulness & Well-Being – Supporting Ourselves and Our Constituents Through Stress. We’ll share resources, tools, and activities to help navigate the pressures of law library life. tinyurl.com/38rcb4u8

The AALL My Communities platform is currently experiencing disruptions due to a global outage affecting Amazon Web Services (AWS). This outage is impacting the delivery of community emails, and access to community.aallnet.org may be intermittent.

Expand your global legal research with AALL’s Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals (IFLP)! 🌍 Access 800+ journals worldwide covering international, comparative, and foreign law.

Try it free for 30 days (no risk, no obligation!) using code IFLP2025 before December 30.
tinyurl.com/jfjatbdc

Ready to grow your career and make an impact on the legal profession? 🌟
Join AALL and connect with a dynamic community of law librarians who are shaping the future of legal information.
Discover how AALL can help you take the next step in your career: tinyurl.com/yyu4z4ms

Build the confidence you need to lead effectively at the 2026 AALL Leadership Academy, April 28–29 in Chicago.
Designed for AALL members, this immersive experience helps you strengthen your leadership skills, navigate challenges, and grow your professional network.https://tinyurl.com/2shyfk9p

Whether you need to find a new job, or are seeking top talent applicants for your open roles, the AALL 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

✨ 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 hhaemker@aall.org
by October 24.
More info: tinyurl.com/ymmv83aa

#AALL #LawLibraryJournal