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Free Continuing Professional Education Online
AALL2goAALL members can access more than 60 free continuing professional education programs on-demand through AALL2go, the Association's new online learning—your one-stop for for continuing education. Learning opportunities include audio, video, and print, with topics ranging from legal technology to teaching to library management.
AALL now provides members free access to the full set of online lessons hosted by the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI). With more than 600 lessons covering 32 legal subject areas, these online learning opportunities feature a variety of interactive formats that make for an engaging, effective user experience. Obtain the access code through the Members Only Section of AALLNET.
AALL Monthly Webinars
Upcoming Webinars
Succeed in the New Law Firm Library Reality - Learn the Business Side of the Firm Whether a brief but painful aberration or a whole new world for law firms, the economic events of the past year have been cataclysmic for the legal community. In order to understand the implications for firm libraries and librarians, it is important to understand the business side of law firms and how administrators view the library.
Join Barry Strauss as he shares his insight on what it takes to be successful in the new law firm reality. A panel of firm librarians will ask Strauss specific questions to get to the heart of the issues. Webinar participants will also have an opportunity to contribute questions during the session.
Participants will build knowledge and understanding in the areas of law firm business models, law firm administrative realities, and how administrators view the library. Participants will gain a better understanding of the business side of law firms and learn how to better position themselves and their services in the new law firm reality. Date: December 9, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Central Cost: $45/AALL members; $60/non-members
Archived Webinars
Join AALL's Advocacy Team: How to Deliver Our Message During this hour-long webinar, you’ll hear tips on effective advocacy from “Advocacy Guru” Stephanie Vance and learn how you can help achieve two of AALL’s policy priorities: free access to Congressional Research Service reports through the internet, and the government’s responsibility for authenticating and preserving online legal resources. Webinar resources, such as issue briefs on the two hot topics, are available in AALL’s Advocacy Toolkit. Date: October 14, 2009 Cost: Free for AALL members DISCLAIMER: Due to technical problems, the audio briefly cuts out in several places. The program’s main content is still audible. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
Competitive Intelligence: Working Side by Side With Marketing The economic downturn has made business and competitive intelligence more important than ever for law firms. The Library and Marketing departments need to work side-by-side to achieve both the short and long-term strategic goals of the firm. Join us as a panel of competitive intelligence experts present case studies and explain how to work collaboratively in managing the expectations of all parties involved in intelligence collection and application. Date: July 15, 2009 Cost: $45 AALL members; $60 non-members
Preparing for the Next Step In Your Career Can I succeed today with yesterday's skills? Do I have the qualities, skills and abilities necessary to compete and succeed? What do employers seek in candidates? What can I do to reach the next step in my career? Be proactive. Positioning yourself for the right career choices requires focused effort. It takes deliberate steps to increase your value proposition. Date: June 26, 2009 Cost: $45 AALL members; $60 non-members
What is social software? How and why would you use it? How do libraries use social software as a way to engage staff and patrons in a fast changing internet environment? Please join us as Sarah Glassmeyer, reference librarian from the University of Kentucky Law Library, helps us explore social software use in a library context. Date: May 20, 2009 Cost: $45 AALL members; $60 non-members
Negotiation: Path to Collaboration Do you get a sinking feeling when told you’ll have to negotiate a contract? Do you feel unprepared to actually engage in a negotiation process? Please join the webinar to explore the mechanics of engaging in a successful negotiation process. The webinar facilitator will be Sarah Nichols, Strategic Information Management Consultant with 25 years in strategic planning and operational effectiveness for information management, research and library functions within the professional services sector. Date: May 13, 2009
Cost: $45 AALL members; $60 non-members
A Guided Tour of your AALL Membership So you've joined AALL (or are thinking of joining) -- now what? Your Association has many membership benefits, services, and opportunities for you to explore. This free Webinar with help you navigate the landscape, learn how to make the most out of your membership, and introduce you to new members like yourself. Get a jump start and join us on a guided tour of your AALL membership. Free! Date: March 17, 2009
C-ing is Believing: Next Steps for Library SuccessCommunication is key to law librarians' success with C-level management (CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, etc.). How should a librarian interact with the C-people to earn their respect and provide a clear understanding of the value the law library brings to their organization? Best practices include tips on better understanding the hot button issues the C-level is grappling with, learning that confrontation is an effective management tool, and recognizing personality styles and how to communicate with them. Date: February 17, 2009 Cost: $45 AALL members; $60 non-members
Take the Lead: Journey to Authentic Leadership Putting leadership learning into practice requires a commitment to the journey. Learn how AALL Leadership Academy Fellows are taking what they learned and driving results at their institutions. Members only Date: January 29, 2009 Cost: Free!
Law Firm Library Budgeting for Hard Economic TimesThis program focused on creating and maintaining a private law library budget during hard economic times. Learn the general budgeting process and how to write a successful proposal; tips and tricks to employ when there is an immediate need to trim costs; and how to balance user expectation, management expectation, and librarian expectation. Date: December 11, 2008
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How to Train Without Showing UpFind out how screen casts and podcasts can be created and used for educational purposes. Our speakers present tips and best practices on creating screen casts and podcasts. They will share how they use them in their libraries and offer suggestions on how you can educate others with these technologies. Date: November 12, 2008
Twenty Essentials for the Effective SpeakerDo you need to present to key stake holders, engage your audience, get buy-in for your idea or project, or all of the above? Prepare for your presentation by learning to inform, invigorate, and influence your audience; prepare, prioritize, and present your speech; and take charge and take no chances. Date: October 23, 2008
More AALL archived webinars can be found online at AALL2go.
AALL Annual Meeting and Conference
July 10-13, 2010 Denver – Colorado Convention Center
Register Online - Coming February 2010
Top Five Reasons to Attend the 2010 AALL Annual Meeting
1. Learn New Strategies and Techniques. This year’s conference offers 66 educational programs and four pre-conference workshops. Return to your library energized and armed with new money-saving and innovative techniques and strategies to benefit your library and users.
2. Strengthen Your Network. Learn from the thousands of your colleagues attending the conference as you meet and discuss in between sessions, on the Exhibit Hall floor, or while exploring Denver. You will be able to rely on your growing network of law librarians when you’re back in the office and struggling with a challenging user request or management situation.
3. Bargain with Vendors. Get a leg up as you talk with vendors and preview new products and services in the Exhibit Hall. Nearly 100 vendors will display their services in Denver, including legal publishers, bibliographic services, library suppliers, and much more.
4. Join the Profession. Newer members, you’re not alone. The Conference of Newer Law Librarians (CONELL) welcomes newer AALL members, introduces you to the Association, and helps you meet colleagues who are also new to the profession. You’ll start off the conference with an instant group of friends who will become a valuable network as you continue on in your career.
5. Advance Your Career. If you’re looking for the next step in your law library career, be sure to visit the AALL Placement Office in Denver. Job seekers can explore current law library job listings, register your resume for potential employers to browse, drop off your resume with specific job openings, and schedule an interview for that perfect open position.
Resources to Maximize Your Conference Experience:
10 Tips for Networking at CALI, AALL and Beyond by Jason Eiseman Jason the Content Librarian Blog, June 11, 2009
What advice do you have for first-time AALL Conference attendees? "Member to Member" responses AALL Spectrum, June 2008, vol. 12, no. 8
What to Expect at the Annual Meeting & Conference The Conference of Newer Law Librarians offers 10 tips for first-time AALL attendees
Apply for an Annual Meeting Grant The AALL Grants Program provides financial assistance to law librarians or graduate students who wish to attend the AALL Annual Meeting and Conference. Grants cover registration costs at either the Annual Meeting or pre-conference workshops. Deadlines to apply vary, but most are on or around April 1.
Why I Need to Go to the AALL Annual Meeting this Year It’s that time of year again—time to write a request to attend the AALL Conference by Lucy Curci-Gonzalez and Christine Graesser AALL Spectrum, February 2006, vol. 10, no. 4
How to Obtain Funding for the AALL Conference by Donna M. Fisher PLL Perspectives, Spring 2007, vol. 18, issue 3
Sophomore Slump or Opportunity Knocking Reflecting on my second AALL Annual Meeting and Conference by Ryan Saltz AALL Spectrum, November 2008, vol. 13, no. 2
Making the Best Use of the Exhibit Hall
How to save money at your next conference by Anne-Marie Nichols The Write Spot, LLC
Persuasive Tactics to Help You Get to that Conference! by Libby Huffman Office Arrow, September 19, 2008
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