The Conference of Newer Law Librarians (CONELL) is held every year at the American Association of Law Libraries Annual Meeting and Conference. The purpose is to welcome newer AALL members, introduce them to the Association and its leaders, and provide a setting for newer members to become acquainted with each other. Attendees will have an opportunity to talk with representatives from AALL's Committees and Special Interest Sections to find out firsthand how to get involved and enjoy the benefits of Association membership, to meet new people, and have some fun.
CONELL attendees arriving on Friday, July 20, are invited to attend "Dutch Treat Dinners" at 6:30 p.m. that day. The dinners are a great way for attendees to meet each other and members of the CONELL Committee. Saturday's events start with a continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and the conference begins promptly at 8:30 a.m., where attendees will meet the AALL Executive Board and participate in Speed Networking and Market Place. Later that day, a fabulous lunch will be followed by speakers and additional opportunities to network with new colleagues.
Preregistration required: $100 - June 29 deadline
For questions about the CONELL program, contact a member of the Conference of Newer Law Librarians (CONELL) Committee.
The PLL Summit, now in its third year, continues to address issues critical to the future of law librarians and law firms. As change agents, we must ask the questions that will help us understand the fundamental changes in the business and practice of law. What will information services look like in 2020, and what should we be doing now to advance that vision? How do we empower ourselves to drive information strategies, ensuring our own viability as information professionals? In addition to a forward-looking discussion of library services, a panel of partners, including Greg Castanias, Library partner at Jones Day, will discuss the value proposition librarians bring to the table and how they see our roles evolving. Breakout sessions will cover the business of law, proactively managing your career and technological advances and challenges.
Participants will be better able to understand the trends, structure, and pressures of the law firm environment, so that they can be prepared to take leadership roles as the practice of law goes through a time of radical change.
In order to provide access to a wider audience, we have secured a venue that can accommodate up to 350 attendees. We encourage members to register early so they can be a part of this invaluable one-day conference.
Visit the PLL Summit blog to obtain more information as the final agenda, programs and speakers are confirmed.
Separate registration fee required - June 29 deadline
Registration fee: $145.00
***This workshop has reached capacity.***
Target Audience: Academic law library directors with seven or fewer years of experience as a director
Learning Outcomes:
1) Participants will develop the skills and knowledge to succeed as newer directors.
2) Participants will develop strategies to seize opportunities and respond to challenges of their positions.
This workshop will assist law library directors, with seven or fewer years of experience as directors, to serve as effective leaders in regard to the personnel, communication, budgetary, and management issues that commonly arise in academic environments. The program also will help participants develop strategies to foster productive relationships with other institutional administrators (including deans); integrate the law library fully into the curricular and scholarly life of the law school; communicate with all critical constituencies; and lead a library during times of institutional evolution and economic constraints. Through the program sessions and structured opportunities to engage one-on-one with experienced law library directors, participants will receive knowledge and guidance in regard to designing a professional growth plan; developing a scholarly agenda; and engaging in an appropriate range and balance of professional activities. The workshop will also provide participants with knowledge and strategies related to responding to the many challenges that commonly face directors, including workload, institutional relationships, and ethical dilemmas.
You can view the workshop's schedule here.
Separate registration fee required - June 29 deadline
Registration fee includes: program, handouts, morning beverages, a boxed lunch, and an afternoon reception.
Registration fee:
AALL members: $225.00
Nonmembers: $340.00
Law librarians, as constituents and experts in their field, play a critical role in influencing public policy at the federal and state levels. AALL’s annual Advocacy Training is designed to teach you the skills you need to successfully advocate for the information policy issues that matter to you, your library and the profession.
The training will feature a special guest speaker, Joseph Demers, a Massachusetts legislative staffer, who will discuss the “dos and don’ts” of effective advocacy and provide specific examples to help you get your message heard by decision-makers.
You’ll also have an opportunity to choose from two hands-on breakout sessions: the first, on developing best practices and strategies for promoting the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act (UELMA) and overcoming challenges in your state; and the second on ensuring law library participation and collaboration in the future of the Federal Depository Library Program. The breakout sessions give participants the chance to brainstorm with colleagues in other states; you’ll come away with practical ideas that you can take back to your library and your community.
The training is sponsored by AALL’s Government Relations Office and Government Relations Committee and is available at no cost to members. To register, please contact Elizabeth Holland by June 29.
The Advocacy Training agenda is now available here.
The Conference of Newer Law Librarians (CONELL) is held every year at the American Association of Law Libraries Annual Meeting and Conference. The purpose is to welcome newer AALL members, introduce them to the Association and its leaders, and provide a setting for newer members to become acquainted with each other. Attendees will have an opportunity to talk with representatives from AALL's Committees and Special Interest Sections to find out firsthand how to get involved and enjoy the benefits of Association membership, to meet new people, and have some fun.
CONELL attendees arriving on Friday, July 20, are invited to attend "Dutch Treat Dinners" at 6:30 p.m. that day. The dinners are a great way for attendees to meet each other and members of the CONELL Committee. Saturday's events start with a continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and the conference begins promptly at 8:30 a.m., where attendees will meet the AALL Executive Board and participate in Speed Networking and Market Place. Later that day, a fabulous lunch will be followed by speakers and additional opportunities to network with new colleagues.
Preregistration required: $100 - June 29 deadline
For questions about the CONELL program, contact a member of the Conference of Newer Law Librarians (CONELL) Committee.
Target Audience: Experienced law catalogers and cataloging trainers whose institutions will be implementing RDA
Learning Outcomes:
1) Participants will learn how to access the web-based RDA Toolkit, as well as online training resources for RDA.
2) Participants will be able to apply the RDA rules for cataloging legal materials.
This workshop will explore cataloging legal materials under the new RDA rules, as well as showcase training materials developed during 2011-2012 by various AALL catalogers and trainers, staff at the Library of Congress, and members of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC). The workshop schedule will include: a brief overview of theoretical background for RDA, the differences between RDA and AACR2, how to successfully navigate the RDA Toolkit, how to apply RDA to legal materials, hands-on cataloging exercises and examples, and an introduction to available law-specific training tools for RDA.
Separate registration fee required - June 29 deadline
Registration fee includes: program, handouts, continental breakfast, and afternoon refreshments.
Registration fee:
AALL members: $175.00
Nonmembers: $265.00
***This workshop has reached capacity.***
Target Audience: Librarians who teach their own legal research course
Learning Outcomes:
1) Participants will be able to incorporate teaching pedagogy into the design and execution of a legal research course.
2) Participants will be able to create a learning environment that maximizes student learning.
Experienced teachers will lead interactive sessions on learning styles, course and class design, creating the right classroom environment, lecturing well (including using class discussion effectively), designing and executing in-class activities, assessment of students, the role of technology in teaching, and ongoing improvement of teaching skills and style. Over the lunch break, each speaker will lead a roundtable on a teaching topic suggested by participants.
Pre-workshop readings and activities will be assigned. Because the sessions build on content presented throughout the day, participants should plan on attending the entire workshop.
Separate registration fee required
Registration fee includes: round-trip transportation between the convention center and Harvard, program, handouts, continental breakfast, a boxed lunch, and afternoon refreshments.
Registration fee:
AALL members: $95.00
Nonmembers: $145.00
AALL gratefully acknowledges Harvard Law School Library for hosting this workshop.
***This workshop has reached capacity.***
Target Audience: Reference librarians, electronic services/resources librarians, IT librarians and emerging technology librarians with a strong understanding of HTML/HTML5, CSS and introductory level JavaScript knowledge who are interested in building mobile applications for their library
Learning Outcomes:
1) Participants will discover the tools to design and produce mobile applications for their library services.
2) Participants will be able to build a simple mobile application with development tools designed for individuals with varying levels of programming experience.
Within five years, mobile web access will overtake desktop web access. Vendors like Westlaw and Fastcase reach customers through mobile applications. Libraries around the world are developing applications to reach their patrons: building mobile-friendly websites, OPACs, digital collections, and tour guides. You can, too! This workshop will provide experience designing and building mobile applications and interfaces for library services, including native and non-native apps. Speakers will discuss and evaluate mobile applications for different library uses. They will compare design strategies and application creation tools like HTML5, iwebkit, Zoho, and Conduit. During hands-on breakout sessions, speakers will provide instruction and guidance as participants test their skills designing different types of applications.
While computers in the lab will be available for attendee use, attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops so they can easily take their work product home.
Separate registration fee required - June 29 deadline
Registration fee includes: round-trip transportation between the convention center and Harvard, program, handouts, continental breakfast, a boxed lunch, and afternoon refreshments.
Registration fee:
AALL members: $95.00
Nonmembers: $145.00
AALL gratefully acknowledges Harvard Law School Library for hosting this workshop.
