The American Association of Law Libraries was founded in 1906 to promote and enhance the value of law libraries to the legal and public communities, to foster the profession of law librarianship, and to provide leadership in the field of legal information. Today, with over 5,000 members, the Association represents law librarians and related professionals who are affiliated with a wide range of institutions: law firms; law schools; corporate legal departments; courts; and local, state and federal government agencies.

The American Theological Library Association (ATLA) is a professional association of more than 1,000 individual, institutional, and affiliate members providing programs, products, and services in support of theological and religious studies libraries and librarians. ATLA's ecumenical membership represents many religious traditions and denominations.

ALCTS is the premier resource for information specialists in collection development, preservation, and technical services. We are the leader in the development of principles, standards, and best practices for creating, collecting, organizing, delivering, and preserving information resources in all forms.

The mission of the Association of Christian Librarians is to empower evangelical librarians through professional development, scholarship, and spiritual encouragement for service in higher education.

ALLUNY is a great way for law librarians and other legal information professionals to maintain currency in and contribute to the profession. If you are already an ALLUNY member, you know that you are an intrinsic part of a valuable team.

The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) enhances the effectiveness of library service by providing networking, enrichment and educational opportunities for its diverse members, who represent state library agencies, libraries serving special populations, multitype library organizations and independent librarians.

graduate students who hold promise of future involvement in AALL and the law library profession. Funds are provided by vendors, AALL, and AALL individual members. Grants are awarded to cover the Annual Meeting registration fee or the registration fee for workshops presented at the Annual Meeting.

The Chicago Association of Law Libraries (CALL) is a non-profit organization comprised of law librarians and other information professionals in the greater Chicago area. It was formed as a chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) in 1947 to promote librarianship and information services, to develop and increase the usefulness of law libraries and to foster a spirit of cooperation among the members of the profession.

The Dallas Association of Law Librarians (DALL) is a non-profit organization for educational and scientific purposes, and is a chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL).

The Houston Area Law Librarians (HALL) began as an informal group meeting at lunch to exchange ideas and suggestions. The group, called the Houston Law Librarians, was founded in 1973 by librarians representing libraries of six law firms, four corporations, three law schools, and one city agency. HALL was organized formally in 1978 and became a chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) in 1981.

The Law Librarians Association of Wisconsin (LLAW) is a non-profit organization established for educational, informational and social purposes. Its objectives are to promote librarianship; develop the usefulness of libraries and the skill of their users; cultivate the profession of law librarianship; foster a spirit of cooperation among members; and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and resources on a state-wide level.

The Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C. (LLSDC) was established in 1939 for educational, informational and scientific purposes. It is conducted as a nonprofit corporation to promote librarianship; to develop and increase the effectiveness of law librarians; to cultivate the profession of law librarianship; to foster a spirit of ethical cooperation among members of the profession; and to provide for the further continuing education of law librarians.

The Law Library Association of Maryland (L.L.A.M.) is a chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries. It was established in 1982 to promote library and information services, to develop and increase the usefulness of law libraries, to cultivate the science of law librarianship, and to foster a spirit of cooperation among members of the profession.

Association of Law Libraries. MALL was established for educational and informational purposes. It is conducted as a non-profit association to promote law librarianship and to foster a spirit of cooperation among the members of the profession. Today, the MALL membership numbers over 150. MALL members represent institutions from all segments of the legal community, including: academic law libraries; county law libraries; corporate legal department and law firm libraries; federal, state agency and court libraries.

The main focus of NJLLA is to provide an opportunity for networking, exchange of ideas and information, continuing education and professional interaction among colleagues. These objectives are encouraged through regular program meetings, workshops and brown bag lunches held at various locations throughout the state.

NOALL, founded in 1983, is a non-profit chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries. NOALL exists to further the interests of persons in the New Orleans and surrounding areas working in or with law libraries. Membership is comprised of law librarians from the area's law school, court, and law firm libraries, as well as library assistants, paralegals, legal administrators, attorneys, and legal information vendor representatives.

Since 1980, the Northern California Association of Law Libraries (NOCALL) has been the professional association serving the needs of legal information professionals throughout northern California. NOCALL members have served as officers and board members of the national association (AALL) and are active in many areas of the profession.

ORALL is a chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries that includes libraries in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. It was formed in 1949 "to further the development and usefulness of law libraries and to stimulate a spirit of mutual helpfulness among law libraries of this region."

The Public Library Association enhances the development and effectiveness of public library staff and public library services.

South Florida Association of Law Libraries (SFALL) membership is composed of librarians employed in academic, government, and private law libraries in the South Florida Area and is open to all other interested individuals.

SEAALL is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in Florida with the purposes of promoting law librarianship and developing and increasing the usefulness of law libraries, particularly those in the Southeastern area of the United States.

The Southern California Association of Law Libraries (SCALL) is a local chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). SCALL was approved as a chapter in 1953 and has an active membership of over 300 librarians and information professionals from academic, private, state, and county law libraries in the Southern California area.

The Southwestern Association of Law Libraries is a regional chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries. Founded in 1958, SWALL facilitates contacts among professional law librarians, promotes law librarianship, and provides educational programs for members in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

The Virginia Association of Law Libraries was founded in 1988, expanding a previously existing organization, the Richmond Area Law Libraries. Now, as then, VALL's objects are to develop and increase the usefulness and efficiency of law libraries, to promote librarianship and to foster a spirit of cooperation among members of the profession. The organization is a chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries.

Worldwide legal resources.

The Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL) has roots dating back to the late 1950's when several Canadian law librarians informally began meeting at annual meetings of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) to discuss matters of mutual interest. On July 5, 1963, CALL became a formal association with its own Constitution and By-Laws. The first President of CALL was Marianne Scott, with Eunice Beeson acting as Vice-President and Rosemary McCormick acting as Secretary. CALL also became a chapter of AALL in 1963 and continued as a chapter of AALL until 1971.

LAW LIBRARIANS OF NEW ENGLAND was organized in 1946, when 17 law librarians gathered to meet each other and to consider the advantages of forming a professional association. The group was formally accepted as a chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries on June 24, 1948. Since then, members have served as officers in the national association and LLNE has been host, in Boston, to several national conventions.

The International Association of Law Libraries (IALL) is a worldwide organization of librarians, libraries, and other persons and institutions concerned with the acquisition and use of legal information emanating from sources other than their own jurisdictions. The basic purpose of the Association is to promote on a world-wide cooperative and non-profit basis the work of individuals, libraries and other organizations concerned with all aspects of legal information, and to facilitate the use of such information. Founded in 1959, the IALL now has over 600 members in more than 50 countries on five continents. The members represent all types of legal collections ranging from academic law libraries of all sizes to corporate libraries, and from national and parliamentary libraries to administrative agency and court libraries.

The Association is a vibrant community of law libraries and information centres. We share insights on the development of client service, new information sources, emerging technologies and professional opportunities.