We are pleased to announce that booking is now open for the 2026-27 BIALL Legal Foundations Course. For more details, check our LinkedIn page. bit.ly/3PqZqhk

The revised BIALL/SLS Academic Law Library Survey 2025/26 is now live. Featuring new questions on AI and more flexible budget reporting, it provides vital benchmarking data for academic law libraries across the UK & Ireland. Closes 31 Aug 2026. 🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/BIALLAcade...

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Two presidents, one iconic Cleveland landmark. 🎸 AALL President Jenny Foster and BIALL President Jackie Hanes enjoyed an evening at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Here's to international connections and a shared passion for the law library profession! #AALL26 #BIALL

#Brasília, #Brazil will be the host of the 2028 World Library and Information Congress. We look forward to welcoming you to the "City of the Future"! #WLIC2028 Read IFLA's press release: https://tr.ee/B3y3XY

The #AsianJIL is flipping to #OpenAccess All research content published in the journal from going forward will be permanently and freely available to read, download and share around the world 🌎 Find out more at https://cup.org/4wzmn1U

Check out articles on critical #infolit, coding workshops, big deal cancellations, Critical Indigenous Studies librarianship, and more in the July issue of "College & Research Libraries." It's now available on the journal website! https://bit.ly/4poNTg4

In this article, Susan Azyndar and Yan Yu explore how meaningful projects can help legal information professionals build and demonstrate leadership skills. Read the full #AALLSpectrum article to discover how leading a project can help you grow as a leader—right where you are. tinyurl.com/mwxrppbj

We are delighted to announce that Amicus Curiae, Series 2, Volume 7, Issue 3, has now been published. This issue was edited by Professor Pablo Cortés, University of Leicester, who is one of Amicus Curiae’s team of three Co-editors. Dive in: journals.sas.ac.uk/amicus/issue...

In the latest #AALLSpectrum, Susan deMaine shares how the Jerome Hall Law Library at Indiana University Maurer School of Law navigated a significant space reduction using project management principles. Read the article: tinyurl.com/3v42x664

The BIALL Awards & Bursaries Committee is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 BIALL Professional Studies Bursary are now open until Thursday 23 July 2026 inclusive. For more details, check our LinkedIn page. bit.ly/3PqZqhk

In the latest #AALLSpectrum/Slaw article exchange, Sarah A. Sutherland explores why citation practices remain essential and how tools like citation management software can help researchers track sources, organize ideas, and maintain accuracy throughout the research process. tinyurl.com/34djvc3m

📢 A reminder that we'll be joined by CILIP President Carryl Allardice at our next event in July: 🗣️ "Meet the CILIP President" 🗓️ Tues 7 July | 13:00 (UK time) 🌐 Online 🎟️ Free & open to all! More information, including a booking form, can be found here: bit.ly/4f1ka9r We hope to see you there 🤞

🌟 Know an inspiring mentor? Nominate them for CILIP’s Mentor of the Year! Celebrate someone who’s made a real difference to your career 💬 🗓️ Closes 28 August 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/c6Vfebe82e #Mentoring #LibraryLife #CILIP

Please join us in welcoming Jackie Hanes as the new President of BIALL! 🎉 With 25 years in academic law librarianship and a track record across BIALL as Treasurer, Conference Finance Officer & Committee Chair, Jackie brings a wealth of experience to the role. 1/2

Details, pictures and citations for all the 2026 BIALL award winners can now be found on the news section of BIALL's website #BIALL2026 biall.org.uk

Out Now! In the summer issue of Legal Information Management, read our fascinating interview with Professor @Emily Allbon. She shares insights on Lawbore, access to justice projects, and how design thinking can transform the way we communicate law.

A reminder to everyone that there is still time to apply for a bursary to attend the Legal Reference Materials course. The bursary application deadline is Thursday, 25th June 2026.

And that’s a wrap for #BIALL2026 👏 Thank you to our delegates, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and organisers for an incredible conference!

As #BIALL2026 comes to a close, we head into our final parallel sessions before Christine Baird from our BIALL Sustainability Working Group shares the results and recommendations from the BIALL Big Plastic Count 🌍- a powerful way to finish!

@biall.org.uk keynote lecture with Richard Susskind - how to think about AI #BIALL2026 #lawlibrarians #legaltech #AI

An inspiring keynote from Richard Susskind on “How to Think About AI” — plenty to reflect on 🤯 Next up: Soutron product showcase, lunch, and the exhibition raffle draws 🎟️ #BIALL2026

It’s the final day of #BIALL2026 conference! This morning: insights from the University of Edinburgh’s SarahLouise and Anna, then a product showcase from Wolters Kluwer #BIALL2026

It's nearly time for the Presidents Reception! #BIALL2026

From “Quenching the AI thirst?” with Zoltan Csirko to our next round of parallel sessions—another packed afternoon of ideas and discussion #BIALL2026

The BIALL Annual General Meeting is starting soon – join us to have your say. We hope to see as many of you there as possible! #BIALL2026

"Your association needs you!" Claire Mazer presents on some of the wonderful benefits, and practicalities, of volunteering for your association #BIALL2026

"Researcher in the Loop" Sam Wiggins kicks off this morning's lightning talks with a case study of AI driven research at BCLP

Back by popular demand — @mattleopold.bsky.social returns with “You can’t Google expertise” 🤔We’re intrigued already… @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social #BIALL2026

Don’t forget to visit the exhibition hall 👀 Chat with vendors, grab some goodies, and enter the raffles 🎁 #BIALL2026

📢Every year BIALL donates to a local charity so please don't forget to bring cash (notes only) to the charity raffle at the annual dinner. This year all proceeds will go to Homeless Project Scotland. There are no ATMs in the hotel but there are a few available nearby #BIALL2026