Come meet the award-winning authors of the 2022 AALL/LexisNexis Call for Papers competition. The authors will discuss their articles, including how they chose their topics, researched their articles, budgeted time for writing, and overcame writer's block, among many other topics.

During the webinar, attendees will learn about the Foundation’s work and particularly how they can get involved in TrustLaw, TRF’s global pro bono service, which supports NGOs and social enterprises around the world. Examples of our work will range from supporting civil society during the COVID pandemic to our response to the current crisis in Ukraine, helping both NGOs providing humanitarian support and the media sector.

In this “So, You Wanna . . .?” episode, Sabrina A. Davis will interview three law librarians who are currently serving or who have served as editors or on editorial boards of various publications, including books, journals, and newsletters.

Developing and implementing an effective strategic plan requires a great deal of time, input, involvement and agility. Hear from leaders within our organization about the challenges, as well as opportunities, that are often presented when creating a strategic plan. Panelists will discuss best practices and how to think strategically to overcome obstacles.

In a continuation of the “A Day in the Life...” video series, Cornell H. Winston, Law Librarian & Records Center Supervisor at the United States Attorney's Office in Los Angeles shares his experience of working as AALL Treasurer and work on AALL Board.

Automation, transition away from print, and shrinking staffs have resulted in major transitions in library assistant roles over the past few decades. Highly routinized work is disappearing; deep skills in process and project management, problem-solving, and supervision are the norm. Yet in many workplaces’ library assistants continue to be treated as a separate class of workers, and persistent attitudes about "paraprofessionals" and their work abound.

In this “So, You Wanna…?” interview, we focus on practical strategies for framing issues, sharpening sentences, and reducing clutter. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and O’Melveny editor Jesse Katz as he shares insights culled from his career both in and outside the legal industry.

In our new series "A Day in the Life . . . " get an in-depth look at the day to day workings of law librarians and legal information professionals across all three library types. In this video, get a look into the life of a technical services librarian.

The future of work is changing quickly, and this future is here now. In 2021 we saw the future of work play out as a hybrid structure, which emerged as the foundation of organizational strategy and culture for many organizations. In 2022 understanding how blended work environments and a “remote first mindset” influence key employees’ stay and leave decisions is a necessity, not a nice-to-have.

This is the second in a two-part series about creating an inclusive workplace, and the focus of this part is invisible disabilities. This series is brought to you by the Professional Engagement, Growth & Advancement SIS and the AALL Continuing Professional Education Committee.