VALL Newsletter VALL Newsletter Published since 1983, the VALL Newsletter is a quarterly publication distributed to all VALL members. Starting with Volume 19, the Newsletter is available online in Adobe PDF format. Volume 19, No. 1 (Summer, 2003) Volume 19, No. 2 (Fall, 2003) Volume 19, No. 3 (Winter, 2003) Volume 19, No. 4 (Spring, 2004) Volume 20, No. 1 (Summer, 2004) Volume 20, No. 2 (Fall, 2004) Volume 20, No. 3 (Winter, 2005) Volume 20, No. 4 (Spring, 2005) Volume 21, No. 1 (Summer, 2005) Volume 21, No. 2 (Fall, 2005) Volume 21, No. 3 (Winter, 2006) Volume 21, No. 4 (Spring, 2006) Volume 22, No. 1 (Summer, 2006) Volume 22, No. 2 (Fall, 2006) Volume 22, No. 3 & 4 (Winter/Spring, 2007) Volume 23, No. 1 & 2 (Summer/Fall, 2007) Volume 23, No. 3 (Winter, 2008) Volume 23, No. 4 (Spring, 2008) Volume 24, No 1 (Fall, 2008) Return to VALL Homepage VALL is a chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries Copyright (c) 1997-2008, Virginia Association of Law Librarys http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/vall/newsletter.htm[6/5/2009 2:51:21 PM] Newsletter Virginia Association of Law Libraries Volume 19, Number 1 Summer 2003 2003 – 2004 VALL Officers In This Issue President’s Message .............. 1 Project Management Basics .......... 12 President Officers/Committee Chairs .... 3 Bridging the Gap .......................... 14 Bobbie Denny Fairfax Public Library Job Listings ............................ 4 VALL Members at SEAALL ....... 17 Fairfax, VA In & Around VALL ............... 5 Homestead Memories ................... 18 Donna Bausch/SEAALL ........ 6 Minutes—May 2, 2003 ................. 20 Immediate Past President Preservation Junction ............. 8 VALL Financial Statement ........... 21 Charles Oates A Day with Jefferson ............. 10 VALL Luncheon at AALL ........... 23 Regent University Law Library Virginia Beach, VA President’s Message Vice-President/President Elect Cathy Palombi VALL began its new year with the installation of officers and directors at the University of Virginia School of Law spring business meeting in Charlottesville on May 2. The meeting was held at Charlottesville, VA the Jefferson Library on the grounds of Monticello, a place steeped in history and dedicated to a great leader, Thomas Jefferson. Library Director Jack Secretary Tisha Zelner Robertson and his staff provided attendees with an enlightening discussion of National Center for State Courts the collection, Thomas Jefferson Portal (online catalog), and the direction of Williamsburg, VA the Jefferson Library. A delightful boxed lunch and a tour at the Jefferson Vineyard followed. Our thanks to Cathy Palombi and the law library staff at Treasurer Bill Katz the University of Virginia for arranging A Day with Jefferson. Troutman Sanders, LLP Richmond, VA VALL has a rich history resulting from strong leadership among its members. Originating as the Richmond Area Law Libraries Association (RALLA) in Directors Allen Moye 1981, it has evolved into a statewide organization with almost 200 members. George Mason University Law Library Now known as the Virginia Association of Law Libraries, it is an active chap- Fairfax, VA ter of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). I am pleased to re- port that VALL will receive the 2003 One-Time Chapter Professional Develop- Jeanne Ullian ment Award for the program Exploring Connections at VALL 2002. The pro- Hofheimer Nusbaum, P.C. Norfolk, VA gram was presented at VALL’s annual meeting at the University of Richmond last November. The success of the program was due to the efforts of 20 VALL Ex Officio members who served as coordinators or speakers and the participation of all Margaret L. Christiansen attendees. & Marie Summerlin Hamm Regent University Law Library Jefferson’s leadership certainly encompassed more than his presidency: the Virginia Beach, VA same can be said of the leadership in our organization. Former VALL presi- dents continue to provide inspirational leadership roles in VALL: Georgiana Wellford, Gail Warren, Jean Holcomb, Joyce Manna Janto, Isabel Paul, James VALL Website: http://law.richmond.edu/vall/ Heller, Terry Long, Marty Rush, Frosty Owen, Rae Ellen Best, Gail Zwirner, (Continued on page 2) A Chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries VALL Newsletter Departing VALL President Charles Oates passes the leadership baton to incoming VALL President Bobbie Denny. Photo Courtesy Margaret Christiansen President’s Message tablished a public relations committee to interface with (Continued from page 1) the public and a handbook committee to organize and Donna Bausch, Jill Burr, and Charles Oates. The same maintain organization documents. His leadership will can be said of VALL members who have never served continue to be appreciated throughout the next year as as president. VALL is truly an association of leaders. the VALL newsletter is made available electronically Many members have also served in leadership positions and as VALL strengthens its relationships with the Vir- in regional and national library associations. SEAALL ginia State Bar (VSB) and the Virginia Library Associa- presidents have included Joyce Manna Janto, James tion (VLA). Heller, Terry Long, Tim Coggins, Hazel Johnson, and Donna Baush. Jim Heller was the president of AALL. So Three members of VALL—Tim Chinaris, Roger Skal- many VALL members are devoted to the profession of beck, and Cindy Smith — will be giving a presentation law librarianship and are willing to assume leadership in June at VSB's annual meeting in Virginia Beach. roles. The list of members who served last year or VALL members will continue to contribute articles to agreed to serve this year as an officer, director, commit- the Virginia Lawyer. Thanks to the planning efforts of tee chair, committee member, speaker, article author, Barbie Selby and Jill Burr, the first joint VLA-VALL participant, volunteer, or other leadership role includes a meeting will be held November 6-7 at the Homestead. huge portion of our membership. The sessions will include numerous law and law-related programs, many presented by VALL members. Watch Thank you, Charles Oates, for your outstanding service for details and the registration form on the VALL to VALL as its president during 2002-2003. Charles es- website. 2 Volume 19 Number 1 VALL Welcomes New Officers and Committee Chairs The VALL Executive Board is pleased to announce the installation of new officers and appointment of new committee chairs. The following new officers were installed: Cathy Palombi is our new Vice President/President-elect Bill Katz will serve as Treasurer Jeanne Ullian will serve as Director. The following officers will continue on the Board: Bobbie Denny will now serve in her new role as President Tisha Zelner will continue as Secretary Allen Moye retains his Directorship Charles Oates is now the Immediate Past President. (Continued on page 4) Submissions needed for the The VALL Newsletter is published quarterly by the Virginia Association of VALL Newsletter! We need Law Libraries, a chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries. Contributions, comments, news items, and advertising inquiries should be contributions from VALL directed to the co-editors, Margaret L. Christiansen and Marie Summerlin members in order to have Hamm, at Regent University Law Library, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464. Electronic submissions should be sent to full and interesting issues. [email protected] or [email protected]. Subscriptions are included Please submit according to in the cost of membership; nonmembers may subscribe to the Newsletter at the rate of $10.00 per year. the following schedule: For membership information, please call or write Robert Davis, Prince William County Circuit Court Library, 9311 Lee Avenue, JU-170, Manassas, Virginia 20110-5555, (703) 792-6262 or [email protected] The opinions expressed in the Newsletter are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Virginia Association of Law Libraries. Issue: Submit by: Co-editors: Margaret L. Christiansen/ Regent University Law Library / Summer 2003 May 15 (757) 226-4463 / [email protected] Fall 2003 August 15 Marie Summerlin Hamm/Regent University Law Library / Winter 2003 November 15 (757) 226-4233 / [email protected] Spring 2004 February 15 2003 by Virginia Association of Law Libraries. 3 VALL Newsletter (Continued from page 3) VALL 2003-2004 Committee Chairs Bylaws Joyce Manna Janto Preservation John Barden Handbook Marie Summerlin Hamm Program Cathy Palombi Grants Rae Best Publications Gail Zwirner Legal Information Leanne Battle Public Relations Jill Burr Outreach Recruitment Taylor Fitchett Legislative Awareness Isabel Paul Vendor Relations Nancy Loewenberg Membership Robert Davis VLA Liaison Barbie Selby Newsletter Co-editors: Margaret L. Christiansen Marie Summerlin Hamm Webmaster Paul Birch Placement Barbara Cumming Professional Positions Available Senior Research Librarian Washington, D.C. Law Firm The position is responsible for co- legislative developments. Assists gal Manager and Intranet Librar- ordination of the Library's re- manager in assessing and negotiat- ian, legal research programs for search and reference services. The ing contracts for electronic legisla- the Paralegal Department. MLS Sr. Research Librarian provides tive e databases. Provides account- or JD required. 5+ years of law in-depth legal and non-legal re- ing and budgetary information library experience. Legislative or search services to firm personnel relative to the management of