Whither The Law Librarian? - Above the Law

Whither The Law Librarian? - Above the Law

I’m attending the American Association of Law Librarians (AALL) Conference this week in Portland, Oregon. It’s one of my favorite conferences. Law librarians are, as a group, friendly, unassuming, and knowledgeable, as I have discussed before. I couldn’t help but wonder though as I roamed the exhibit hall and attended some of the sessions what the long-term impact AI will have on the role of the law librarian. The Role of the Librarian Consider …

At Law Librarians Conference, Keynote Speaker Urges Boldness, Advocacy, During Turbulent Times

In an often rousing keynote address at the annual conference of American Association of Law Libraries in Portland, Ore., yesterday, Roosevelt Weeks, director of the Fort Bend County (Texas) Library, urged law librarians to “be bold” as their profession faces unprecedented challenges and transformation. Speaking to the hundreds of law librarians gathered for the conference, […]