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AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 13h

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 · 14h

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 · 17h

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 · 18h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

🌟 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 · 1d

“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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

📢 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 · 5d

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

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 5d

Discover global legal scholarship with AALL’s Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals (IFLP)—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

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 5d

From AI adoption and staffing shifts to new service models and collection strategies, the 2025 AALL State of the Profession Report captures it all. Presented in a slick, easy to read format, the State of the Profession Report will make you a legal information pro. Order today: tinyurl.com/3kdd9rpm

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 6d

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 on AALLNET by Nov. 10: tinyurl.com/2h82uz7n

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 6d

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

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 6d

Take charge of your 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 · 7d

🎃👻 The countdown to Halloween is on! 🍂✨ Costumes, cobwebs, or carved pumpkins—we want to see it all. Show off your spooky décor or kooky costumes, and we’ll feature our members’ creativity this Halloween! 🕸️🦇

📸 Send your photos to [email protected]!

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 7d

Meet Saadia Iqbal, the October 2025 FCIL-SIS Member of the Month! Saadia is a Reference and Scholarly Services Librarian at St. John's University School of Law. Learn more about Saadia here: tinyurl.com/39ew6hsn

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 7d

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/

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Register for the Thomson Reuters Partner Webinar: The Future Is Now: AI Strategy for Information Professionals. Explore insights from the Future of Professionals Report 2025 and learn the skills and strategies to shape your organization’s AI future.

🗓 October 7 | 1 p.m. (CDT) tinyurl.com/3n2x56d3

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 8d

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Apply now for the 2026 AALL Leadership Academy, April 28–29 in Chicago!

Apply today: tinyurl.com/2shyfk9p

#AALLAcademy #LawLibraries #Leadership

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 8d

Keep the conversation fresh! Virtual Coffee Chats are an open forum for thoughtful discussion on the issues and topics most important to you. Submit a Virtual Coffee Chat idea to [email protected] and help keep the conversation new, relevant, and meaningful. #AALLCoffeeChats #LawLibraries

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 8d

There is still time to register for this afternoon's final AALL Executive Board Candidates’ forum for Vice President/President-Elect. Register now to learn more about the candidates and their goals for AALL. Register to attend: tinyurl.com/mr4yd2rx

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 9d

"Thanks to the AALL/Bloomberg Law Continuing Education Grant, LLNE secured a historic, central venue for its 2024 conference—making it easier for members to connect, learn & build community."

✨ Bring your vision to life; apply today: tinyurl.com/2h82uz7n

AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 9d

Need help submitting a proposal? View the instructional video to walk through the submission process. tinyurl.com/p39mpe65