The AALL Mentor Program connects members through personalized, one-on-one mentorship pairings designed to support professional growth, guidance, and meaningful connection. Our updated application helps create stronger, more tailored matches based on your goals and interests. Get started today: bit.ly/AALLMentor #AALLMentorship #LawLibrarians #ProfessionalGrowth #WeAreAALL

Make your voice heard! Whether you are a new member eager to contribute, or a seasoned professional looking to make an impact, AALL New Voices invites you to share your unique perspective. Submit a short piece of 100-600 words and take this opportunity to be published and recognized within the AALL community. Send your post with the subject line "New Voices Project" to Heather Haemker, director of marketing & communications, at hhaemker@aall.org

The legal information profession is changing fast. Will you be part of the conversation? Join us in Cleveland for the AALL Annual Meeting & Conference and connect with colleagues tackling some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing our profession today. ✔️ 8 Exhibitor Showcase Sessions ✔️ 4 Hot Topic Programs ✔️ Deep Dive educational sessions ✔️ 10 Discussion Dens featuring informal conversations on timely issues, including: • Teaching AI Courses • Access Challenges in Legal Scholarship • Balancing Physical Collection Needs with Tightening Budgets • And more Whether you're looking for practical solutions, fresh ideas, or meaningful connections, you'll find them here. Register now and join us in the Rock & Roll Capital of the World. 🎸 aallconference.org/registrat… #AALL2026

The 2025 AALL State of the Profession report offers a comprehensive view of the law library and legal information landscape, showcasing the contributions, challenges, and aspirations of legal information professionals! Available in digital, print, or bundle formats. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3kdd9rpm #LawLibrarianship #AALLSOTP

Learn how training programs are being updated to complement the prevalence of AI-assisted legal research while emphasizing standard competencies, evaluation skills, and critical thinking in the "AALL Webinar: Bridging the Research Gap between Law School and Legal Practice," on June 16. Register now! tinyurl.com/ycx2fxte

ABA Formal Opinion 512 walks lawyers through the Rules of Professional Conduct impacted by generative AI. Debbie Ginsburg dissects this impactful ABA opinion in the May/June 2026 issue of #AALLSpectrum. Read the article now: tinyurl.com/53zpzevk

Keep the conversation going with AALL Virtual Coffee Chats! Whether you want to talk about a topic important to you, introduce your SIS, or highlight a professional trend, AALL Coffee Chats are the perfect forum! Submit your idea through the AALL Online Education Proposal Form and help make Coffee Chats fresh, relevant, and engaging. tinyurl.com/yjr5kebe #AALLCoffeeChats #LawLibraries #ProfessionalLearning

Don't miss out on an informative session! Register now for the June 11 "LexisNexis Partner Webinar: Litigation Analytics Demystified: A Researcher’s Guide to Choosing the Right Tool" to receive practical guidance to better support attorneys, be able to answer complex research questions and select the right analytics tool with confidence. tinyurl.com/yremnuc7

This June, we celebrate Pride Month and the many individuals who help make our communities stronger through their unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions. We believe everyone deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and valued. By listening to one another, learning from one another, and creating spaces where people can be themselves, we build stronger communities for all. Happy Pride Month. 🌈

In the June Leader in You, Catherine McGuire, deputy director of the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library, defines leadership as fostering community, supporting diverse work styles, and helping others reach their full potential while continuing to grow through service, reflection, and engagement with professional resources. tinyurl.com/55xnt66c

Take your legal research global with AALL’s Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals (IFLP) 🌐 With access to 800 journals worldwide, plus legal essay collections and congress reports, IFLP is a valuable resource for researching foreign, comparative, and international law. 📣 Don’t miss these savings 15% off your first year if you’re a new subscriber 10% off your next renewal when you refer a new customer 🔗 tinyurl.com/jfjatbdc #LawLibraries #LegalResearch #ForeignLaw #ComparativeLaw

The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Advocacy Awards! 🏆 Public Access to Government Information Award Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library, James E. Rogers College of Law, The University of Arizona, for the Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources Library Preservation Project Team 🏆 Robert L. Oakley Advocacy Award Nicole Paccione Dyszlewski, Roger Williams University School of Law, for her work with the Rhode Island Freedom to Read Coalition These awards recognize outstanding advocacy in support of public access to government information, intellectual freedom, and the essential role of libraries in strengthening communities. Learn more: tinyurl.com/53x9ese8

Invest in yourself—and amplify your impact. 🌟 AALL membership gives you access to mentoring, educational programming, networking, publications, and so much more to support your growth in the legal information profession. Ready to do even more? Add the AALL Champion upgrade to your membership renewal for $75. AALL Champions actively represent and promote both the legal information profession and AALL by sharing its work, connecting colleagues to valuable resources and opportunities, and serving as visible advocates in their professional communities. 💙 Grow your career. 📚 Expand your access. 📣 Champion the profession. Join or renew today—and consider becoming an AALL Champion. bit.ly/AALLchampion

Register now for "AALL Webinar: Bridging the Research Gap between Law School and Legal Practice." This session will focus on the evergreen traditional material that continues to be a staple of training students, incoming summer associates, and law clerks, such as court opinions, enacted laws/annotated codes, securities, and corporate structure/company background research. Learn how training programs are being updated to complement the prevalence of AI-assisted legal research while emphasizing standard competencies, evaluation skills, and critical thinking. tinyurl.com/ycx2fxte

Not all litigation analytics tools are created equal—but how do legal researchers and librarians know which one to use, and when? Join us for the "LexisNexis Partner Webinar: Litigation Analytics Demystified: A Researcher’s Guide to Choosing the Right Tool" as we break down Context, Lexis Litigation Analytics, Lex Machina, and CourtLink Strategic Profiles from a research perspective. Explore what data is behind each platform, how insights are generated, and where each tool delivers the most value. Register now! tinyurl.com/yremnuc7

The countdown is on—AALL 2026 is just 5 weeks away! 🎉 Countless opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. AALL 2026 is almost here! From thought-provoking education sessions and conversations with peers to new technologies, exhibitors, and networking events, Cleveland is the place to be this July. Have you registered yet? aallconference.org/registrat… #AALL2026 #LeadingWithAloha

AALL is proud to partner with Legal Geek North America for their 2026 conference! AALL member Eugene Giudice (Dentons US LLP), will lead a roundtable discussion on Generational Change in Law Firms: Managing Changing Work and Communication Styles. The discussion explores how law firms are navigating diverse workplaces, sharing practical strategies for bridging communication and generational differences. We’re excited to see AALL members contributing to this important conversation! legalgeek.co/north-america/

Discover how Microsoft Copilot can support competitive intelligence work in the latest #AALLSpectrum Talking Tech column by Mark A. Gediman and Kevin Miles. This piece explores how Copilot can help generate SWOT analyses from web-based information and why building a library of effective prompts can save time, improve efficiency, and strengthen results. Read the column: tinyurl.com/5cudw4hm

In May, we had 37 new members join AALL! Give a warm welcome to our newest members!

Curiosity, community, and concrete tools define Rachel E. Gordon’s work in library operations at Yale. Explore how budgeting challenges and an MBA shaped her leadership—and what she learned at her first AALL Annual Meeting & Conference. Read Rachel's profile: tinyurl.com/4muk98ac