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

What if doing meaningful work doesn’t always mean doing more? Join AALL for Balancing Metrics and Mindfulness: An Introduction to Slow Librarianship for Law Library Professionals on Thursday, October 8, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (CDT). Explore how intentionality, sustainability, and relationship-building can help balance productivity metrics, reduce burnout, and strengthen professional engagement. Register today: tinyurl.com/m633ntb7

What happens when a patron asks about a “straw man,” identifies as a “traveler,” or presents documents with a “reserved” mark? Learn how law librarians can navigate these unique reference and research challenges in “Sovereign Citizens & Law Libraries” by Sara V. Pixon in AALL Spectrum tinyurl.com/2s369s5a #AALLSpectrum #LawLibraries #LegalResearch

✨ The October Education Edge has arrived! ✨ Check out our updated monthly roundup for top resources in Information Management, AI tool implementation, and leadership tips from Scott D. Bailey. Plus, show us how your library is marking Banned Books Week (Oct 4–10) or submit a proposal for AALL 2027 by October 19! tinyurl.com/4rc9sm2r

Are you considering submitting a program proposal for the 2027 Annual Meeting & Conference? Join the Annual Meeting Program Committee Chair and Vice Chair, along with two experienced program proposers and presenters, for a practical conversation about developing and submitting a strong proposal. Register now for the September 29 live event! tinyurl.com/56hbu95w

💡 What made you choose law librarianship? For Victoria Louis-Damon, it was seeing firsthand how law librarians connect people with resources, teach legal research skills, support the public, and strengthen the legal community. “Law librarianship struck the perfect balance between engaging with the legal field and aiding the community—and I’ll likely never look back.” Read the full post here: tinyurl.com/mrxwaf8b Have a story to share? New Voices pieces are only 100–600 words—and yours could be featured and recognized within the AALL community. 📩 Send your submission with the subject line “New Voices Project” to Heather Haemker at hhaemker@aall.org. #AALL #NewVoices #LawLibrarianship

🌟 Ready for what’s next in your career? Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or hiring your next great team member, the AALL Career Center can help. Explore job opportunities, career resources, and connections with employers seeking talented legal information professionals. 🔎 Find your next opportunity—or your next hire: tinyurl.com/32sswc3r

CALLING ALL LAW LIBRARIES! 📚 Are you creating a Banned Books Week display this year? We want to see it! Send AALL a photo of your display, book cart, bulletin board, or other Banned Books Week programming. We'll share selected submissions on AALL social media and may feature them in a future issue of Education Edge. Email your photos to gmaley@aall.org.

GenAI is transforming legal research—but inaccurate and incomplete answers create serious risks. How can legal professionals effectively oversee GenAI-powered research tools? In “Effective Human Oversight of GenAI-Powered Legal Research Tools,” B. Mills Jennings introduces a framework for evaluating oversight and offers practical activities for novice GenAI users. Read the latest article in Law Library Journal. tinyurl.com/ykchufca #LawLibraryJournal #GenAI #LegalResearch #LawLibraries

🗳️ TOMORROW: Meet the Vice President/President-Elect Candidates Join us tomorrow, Sept. 22, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (CDT), for the AALL Vice President/President-Elect Candidates’ Forum. Hear directly from the candidates about their experiences, priorities, and ideas for AALL’s future. It’s a great opportunity to get to know the candidates and hear their perspectives ahead of the 2026 AALL election. 👉 Register today: tinyurl.com/43zfswbv

Meet the Day 2 speakers for the #AALLVirtualExchange On September 23, hear from legal information professionals and AI leaders about how AI is changing our roles, strategies, and services. From Law School to Legal Practice: Building AI Literacy Across the Legal Community Bonnie Shucha & Kris Turner AI Agents Cody James, Courtney Toiaivao & Laura Maury Implementing AI: Workflows, Communication, and Change Management Stephen Parks & Emma Pettey From Signals to Strategy: Using GenAI for Strategic Foresight in Law Library Strategic Plans Nicole Belbin & June Hsiao Liebert Staffing for AI: Role Descriptions, Team Training and Collaborating with Other Departments Andre Davison & Kristina L. Niedringhaus Tales from a Trial: From Experiment to Evidence Nathan Rosen You can still register for Wednesday Sept. 23 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT 💻 Virtual via Zoom 👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/2en45e2b

🌟 Take your AALL membership one step further. Want to do a little more to support the profession you’re part of? Become an AALL Champion Member with a $75 upgrade when you renew your membership. Your additional support helps AALL create opportunities, strengthen our community, and invest in the future of legal information professionals. Ready to be a Champion? Add the upgrade when you renew: bit.ly/AALLchampion

AALL membership grants you access to the education, resources, networking opportunities, and professional community that help you grow, connect, and succeed throughout the year. Your membership keeps you connected to colleagues across the profession and ensures you continue to have opportunities to learn, contribute, and shape the future of legal information. Join AALL today or renew your membership today: tinyurl.com/329vnnj2

📍 Hello, Washington! AALL Immediate Past President Jenny Foster is in Seattle, Washington, for the Western Pacific Chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries (WestPac) Annual Meeting! She kicked things off at the opening reception with WestPac President Justin Iverson. Great to see AALL connections happening beyond the Annual Meeting! 👋 #WestPac2026 #AALL

🌐 Broaden your legal research horizons with AALL’s Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals (IFLP)! IFLP opens up legal scholarship, with access to 800+ journals, essay collections, and congress reports covering foreign, comparative, and international law. New subscribers save 15% on their first year, and referrals earn 10% off your next renewal. Explore IFLP today: tinyurl.com/jfjatbdc

There's no better schedule than YOUR schedule. AALL’s self-paced course, Foundations of Legal Research, gives you practical tools to approach legal research with confidence. Whether you just need a refresher, are looking to dive into this topic headfirst, or want to keep your skills sharp, AALL self-paced learning is here for you. 💻 Learn at your own pace. Strengthen your skills. Register today: tinyurl.com/3x5pw49p

What if the biggest barrier to legal information is simply knowing where to find it? In the latest #AALLSpectrum, Amarainie Marquez explores how public law libraries can move beyond being “invisible” institutions and make legal information more accessible through community outreach. Her article, The Invisible Law Library: Making Legal Information Visible Through Outreach, looks at why people may not know public law libraries exist—or that they are open to the public—and how outreach can become a core service rather than an afterthought. 🔗 Read "The Invisible Law Library" in #AALLSpectrum: tinyurl.com/y6zrd363

The latest issue of Law Library Journal is now available! Issue 3 explores timely topics in law librarianship, including: 🤖 Oversight and effective use of generative AI in legal research 👥 Professional development and career pathways for allied professionals 🔎 The costs and tradeoffs of different legal research methods Read the latest scholarship and research from your colleagues in the profession. 👉 Read Issue 3: tinyurl.com/ykchufca

Meet the Day 1 speakers for the #AALLVirtualExchange On September 18, hear from legal information professionals and AI leaders about how AI is changing our roles, strategies, and services. Librarians as Leaders: How AI Has Changed Our Role Rebecca Fordon (moderator), Cas Laskowski, Diana Koppang & Lee Sampson AI Prompts Carol Schmitt & Jennifer M. Stringfield AI Strategy Cindy Guyer & Deborah Ginsberg AI Said So: Navigating Pro Se and Client Use of AI-Generated Legal Information Ella Pieterse & Alison Mallonee Trends in Teaching AI in the University Setting Frank Young & Nick Hafen You can still register for Friday, Sept. 18 & 23 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT 💻 Virtual via Zoom 👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/xdxebtna

🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the Hispanic and Latino members of our community and the many ways you contribute to the legal information profession. Your expertise, perspectives, leadership, and commitment strengthen our profession and our community. We’re grateful for all you bring to AALL and for the work you do every day to support the people and institutions you serve. Thank you for being an important part of our community. ❤️