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Whether you are finding your next role or hiring to expand your team, the AALL Career Center connects legal information pros with top opportunities, helpful resources, and standout candidates. Give yourself the help you need. Dive in tinyurl.com/32sswc3r #AALLCareerCenter #LegalCareers #WeAreAALL

☕ Have an idea for a Virtual Coffee Chat? Share the topics, questions, or challenges on your mind—big or small! Coffee Chats are an open forum for thoughtful discussion, new ideas, and real-world problem solving. Send your ideas to elearning@aall.org.
#AALLCoffeeChats #LawLibraries

💡Got a innovative idea for #AALL26? Think trends and challenges that will shape the future of legal information—across library types, roles, and career stages. Submit your ideas by Aug. 26. tinyurl.com/bdhd7ere

#LegalInfo #LawLibraries #LeadingwithAloha

Meaningful conversations matter—even when they’re hard. 💬
In a recent discussion, AALL President Jenny Silbiger and Vice President Jessica Whytock explored the challenges and urgency of talking about DEIB in 2025.

Read the article in the latest #AALLSpectrum: tinyurl.com/4fszymze

Law librarians are key to building trust in legal AI. Don’t miss the upcoming LexisNexis Partner Webinar: The Perplexing Mystery of the Lawyer Who Embraced Change—August 19 at 11 a.m. (CDT). Register now. tinyurl.com/mrv4swdh

There's still time to register for the AALL Virtual Coffee Chat: Debriefing the CRIV Platform and Database Survey today at 2:00 p.m. CDT! In late 2024, CRIV conducted a platform and database survey. Tune into this engaging chat to discuss the survey’s potential impacts. tinyurl.com/y6pv9hk7

✨ Meet Hans Herzl-Betz, the August 2025 FCIL-SIS Member of the Month!✨"Law librarianship was a second career . . . I knew I wanted to be a law librarian. As it turns out, my career counselor and family’s advice and my gut instinct were correct.” tinyurl.com/4ak9fxxf

Renewed your AALL membership? Now’s the perfect time to make meaningful connections. Join the AALL Mentor Program to share your experience or gain new insights—one-on-one pairings designed to support your growth and strengthen the profession. bit.ly/AALLMentor

#AALLMentorship #WeAreAALL

Don't miss the AALL Virtual Coffee Chat: Debriefing the CRIV Platform and Database Survey, next Monday, August 4 at 2:00 p.m. (CDT). Tune into this engaging chat to discuss significant differences in resource usage across different library types. Register now! tinyurl.com/y6pv9hk7

The 2025 AALL State of the Profession is a must read—packed with fresh data and insights on today’s legal information landscape, all in a sleek, easy-to-read format. Become an industry expert—order your digital copy, print edition, or bundle today. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3kdd9rpm

Ellyssa Valenti Kroski asks you to imagine a world where decision-making and strategy are outsourced to AI. In the latest New Voices post, Kroski tasks readers to resist the temptation to surrender our creative spirit and preserve what
makes us distinctly human. tinyurl.com/ycxjtf98

🚨 Final Reminder! 🚨 Renew your 2025–2026 AALL membership by July 31 to keep uninterrupted access to the tools, resources, and connections that support your success. Don’t let your benefits lapse—renew today at bit.ly/AALL_Membership

Amy Taylor examines a comparison of natural language search and terms and connectors search, in both Westlaw and Lexis, demonstrating there was no statistically significant difference in the relevance of the search results. Explore the latest #LLJ tinyurl.com/mv9j3hw3
#LegalResearch #LawLibrarians

At #AALL25, Roosevelt Weeks challenged librarians to be brave, visible, and vocal in the face of mounting pressure. Above the Law breaks down how the AALL Annual Meeting & Conference empowered and emboldened legal information professionals. tinyurl.com/5ennjcvt

Don't miss the AALL Virtual Coffee Chat: Debriefing the CRIV Platform and Database Survey, next Monday, August 4 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Tune into this engaging chat to discuss the survey’s potential impacts on individual law libraries’ practices. Register now! tinyurl.com/y6pv9hk7

Big thanks to the Law Library of Congress for joining us at #AALL25! It was an honor to have them as an exhibitor. Want to hear their take on the conference? Check out their recap on the Law Librarians of Congress blog 👉 tinyurl.com/37kcrvyf

Big news! 🎉 Jenny R.F.F. Silbiger has been named AALL’s 2025–2026 President.
“In a time of rapid change, we need to lead with empathy and collaboration to advance equitable access to justice and support the growth of our profession." Read the press release here: tinyurl.com/bdd7jp7a

The AALL Mentor Program connects seasoned legal information professionals with those just starting out. Whether you are looking to grow or give back, this is your chance to build lasting connections in a supportive, knowledgeable community. Learn more: bit.ly/AALLMentor
#AALLMentorship

Voting for the 2026 AALL Executive Board begins October 1st. Get a head start and be an informed voter: the July/August issue of #AALLSpectrum includes a robust Q&A with the candidates. Read it now! tinyurl.com/2rh6xrha

Thank you for making #AALL25 unforgettable! From thought-provoking programs to lively conversations and meaningful connections, this year’s Annual Meeting & Conference was one to remember.
We are grateful for everyone who joined us—and we cannot wait to see you next year in Cleveland for #AALL26!

The Fourth Edition of the AALL State of the Profession is already a fan favorite. Packed with fresh data and unique insights on today’s legal information landscape, this report will help you become an industry insider—order today. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3kdd9rpm

AALL honored the Marian Gould Gallagher Distinguished Service Award Winners during the Association Luncheon: Congratulations to Marci Hoffman (not in attendance), James E. Duggan, Anne Klinefelter, and Larry Meyer #AALL25

AALL Immediate Past President Cornell H. Winston passes the gavel to 2025-2026 President Jenny R.F.F. Silbiger. #AALL25

Hot Topic: Preserving Government Information in Changing Times #AALL25

To Boldly Go Where Everyone Else Has Gone Before: Generative AI, Policy, and Peactice in Government Libraries #AALL25

AI in Law Libraries: Discussing Ethical Considerations and a Way Forward #AALL25

Playing to Learn: Creating Authentic Legal Tech Experiences for Law Students at #AALL25

Christina Plakas won this year’s Poster Session for “Law Librarians Behind Bars: A Qualitative Study of Jailhouse Lawyers’ Experiences Accessing the Courts.” Congratulations! Thank you to the Annual Meeting Poster Session Award Jury for their hard work. #AALL25

Brave professionals are learning how to Boldly Go Where Few Have Gone Before at #AALL25’s Documentation December program!

#AALL25 And engaged audience this morning for Service Design, Knowledge Management, and Workflows: How Libraries and IT Departments Work Better Together.