New issue of the International Journal of Legal Information now available, with articles on #AI for law libraries, free legal databases, international taxation, and more: 📚 cup.org/4h5fOxE #IJLI #lawlibrarian

We are delighted to announce the formation of the Technology, Governance and IP Law Group, which provides a central point for the School's outstanding research and teaching in Intellectual Property and Cyber Law, and areas related to information and emerging technologies. 👇 tinyurl.com/utcernk8

We were pleased to have Paul Gooding (Glasgow) speak to #RLUKDSF today on ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ approaches to #AI implementation to help libraries better respond to the challenges of implementing new tech. Chaired by @cgknowles.bsky.social 📺 You can watch the recording of his talk at bit.ly/DSFonD

The new issue of Law Library Journal is packed with great reads—explore articles on legal literacy, scholarship rankings, preparing students for the NextGen UBE Bar Exam, and how law libraries can open doors by shifting from required to preferred credentials. Read the issue: tinyurl.com/3uks56wv

Don't miss our free, online Open and Engaged Conference 2025, as part of #InternationaOpenAccessWeek. This year we're exploring the power, ethics, and responsibility embedded in how cultural heritage is created, shared, and preserved. Register for free: bit.ly/BLEngagedCon...

Feeling confused? Join us for our legal research training sessions to help you get to grips with the library, finding resources, and using databases. See the full schedule and book a place: buff.ly/O25yFnZ

Know your worth - Complete the BIALL Salary and Benefits Survey 2025! The BIALL Salary and Benefits Survey 2025 is open to members and non-members of BIALL working in the legal information or legal knowledge profession throughout the UK and Ireland, at all levels. 1/2

Ten years ago, governments underlined the importance of #accesstoinformation in achieving the 2030 Agenda Our new report looks at how #knowledge and #information are featuring in implementation, as reported on in 38 Voluntary National Reviews Find out more: https://tr.ee/XLPNlC

We are very pleased to announce that the #LILAC26 Call for Presentations is now open! Find out about the different types of presentation you can submit and how to submit on the #LILAC website: buff.ly/cICI5lk #infolit #digilit

REMINDER: the deadline for submissions for The BIALL Conference 2026 is Monday, 13th October. #lawlibraries #lawlibrarians #BIALL2026 bit.ly/46qAStG

Join @alaeditionsns.bsky.social at their next book club webinar! Media literacy experts on both sides of the Atlantic will present short seminars on advancing media literacy through academic, public, school and special library work, followed by a Q&A. Sign up now👇 ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Following a great response, the Moys Classification Course on November 20th is now fully booked. Please note that if you are still interested and have missed out on this occasion, there will be a waiting list.

First post to promote our new OER - Essential Legal Research Skills in Aotearoa New Zealand. A collaborative project of 5 NZ academic law librarians aimed to help all those undertaking legal research in this jurisdiction! doi.org/10.18124/akr...

Thinking of Professional Registration? @cilip-gig.bsky.social and @cilip.bsky.social are hosting an online panel event featuring speakers with first-hand knowledge of Prof Reg including presenters working in GKIM. Read our latest blog for more info: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/09/cili...

Stay in the loop with #IFLA — now on #Substack! Subscribe to get updates, insights, and more, online anytime, anywhere! tr.ee/8arcKC

We are exploring the evolving role of tech in the landscape of legal education. in our upcoming workshop with a Keynote from Prof Diana Laurillard @UCL.ac.uk 📅 15 Oct Find out more and sign up buff.ly/jSicnUV

Blog by @imanage.bsky.social : The AI hype machine – The ‘A’ stands for ‘Artificial’ zurl.co/7cIFe

REMINDER: We are pleased to announce that booking is now open for the 2025 BIALL Moys Classification Course. Places are limited, so please book soon to secure your place. bit.ly/4nf6xF9

#BIALL2026 BIALL Conference Proposal Workshop Do you have an idea for a conference session but need help getting started with your proposal? Join us for an informal workshop explaining the conference process from call for papers to final delivery.

BIALL Conference Committee opens the Call for Papers for #BIALL2026.

The website is up and running again. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

REMINDER: The booking is still open for the 2025-26 BIALL Legal Foundations Course. The course commences 13 October 2025 and finishes 27 April 2026, and the deadline for course applications is 26 September 2025.

We are currently experiencing some technical issues with our website. Our team is working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

We’re delighted to announce the third #RLUK #AHRC @armauk.bsky.social Research Catalyst Cohort #REPRCC for academic libraries. Over the next year they will develop their research confidence, skills & capabilities bit.ly/47JXXty 🎉 Congratulations #librariesXresearch cohort! 👇

Book now for our Legal Technology Workshop exploring the evolving role of tech in the landscape of legal education. Keynote from Prof Diana Laurillard @UCL.ac.uk 📅 15 Oct buff.ly/jSicnUV

There’s still time to apply to join the #LILAC review panel. Play a critical part in our conferences, contribute to the #infolit discussion & have something great for your CV! Applications close in one week (18 Sept)⬇️ www.lilacconference.com/about-lilac/reviewers

Law Archive is a free, open access repository for legal scholarship—already becoming a vital tool for researchers and scholars. In the Sept/Oct issue of #AALLSpectrum, discover how this resource was built and how it’s being shared with the legal community. Read more: tinyurl.com/4srd9exm

The September issue of "College & Research Libraries" - featuring articles on autistic librarians in the hiring process, Texas library workers on censorship, #AI as a potential #infolit ally, and more - is now freely available on the journal website. https://bit.ly/46q23pv

Curious about AI in Library and Information Science? So are we! We have some remarkable books to help you understand how Artificial Intelligence can benefit and influence the sector. Explore our latest books on AI 👇https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/results/?DS=&SF1=keyword&ST1=AI

Many thanks to everyone who participated in the Legal Reference Materials course at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. We hope the insights gained will support your professional growth and development. We look forward to welcoming you to future sessions.

bit.ly/4nf6xF9 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑: Bookings are open for the 2025-26 BIALL Legal Foundations Course. The deadline for course applications is 𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

In the latest issue of #AALLSpectrum, Kristine Lloyd explores how building authentic relationships and practicing “soft marketing” can open doors within law firms. By stepping outside familiar circles, librarians can position themselves as trusted, strategic allies. tinyurl.com/42r3m39y

#MONDIACULT2025 will set the global agenda for culture. Join #IFLA and @creativecommons.bsky.social and a line-up of incredible speakers, in this virtual Side Event to explore the intersection of #CulturalRights and the #Digital environment. Register now! bit.ly/4mBGCaG

Out now! Summer issue of Legal Information Management. Check out articles on AI legal research; library anxiety; the decline of print, plus an in-depth interview with CILIP CEO Louis Coiffait-Gunn: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

bit.ly/45UV8mQ REMINDER The deadline for the bursary application for the 2025-26 BIALL Legal Foundations Course is 6th September 2025. #lawlibrarians #law #bursaries #BIALL

A blog post on the UoP AEGIS Centre (Centre for the Advancement of Equality, Gender and Inclusion Studies) blog highlighting the 30th anniversary virtual special issue of the International Journal of Discrimination and the Law aegiscentre.org/30th-anniver...

BIALL’s Professional Development Committee is very pleased to announce that we will be running a Zoom webinar on Moys Classification on Thursday 20th November 2025, 10am-1.30pm.

eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A... The August edition of the BIALL newsletter is out! Read on for more about: Our sponsor’s new AI tool, Oxford Law Pro Reflections on the BIALL conference from some of our Bursary winners A column from BIALL’s new president, Sinead Curtin

The September/October 2025 issue of AALL Spectrum is here! This marketing-focused issue explores: ✨ Building strategic partnerships within law firms ✨ A free, open access legal scholarship repository ✨ IFLP’s 65 years of global legal research Dive in: tinyurl.com/2ypdp9cw #AALLWebinar

📣 Upcoming event klaxon! 📣 On Tuesday 16th September, we hosting a discussion on AI and IL, offering an opportunity for you to chat with peers on best practice in current and future teaching. Sign up here! infolit.org.uk/upcoming-eve...

Sally McLaren, the deputy librarian at Lincoln’s Inn, has put together an essential sourcebook of information for anyone navigating the legal system without a lawyer: www.iclr.co.uk/blog/reviews...

Curious about how the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2025 (#WLIC2025) is unfolding in Astana, Kazakhstan? We’ve got you covered with our daily highlights 👉 Day 1 Highlights 2025.ifla.org/day-one-high... 👉 Day 2 Highlights 2025.ifla.org/day-two-high... Stay tuned for more!

“Not convinced yet: research with the UK library profession about AI” This new report by Dr Andrew Cox, University of Sheffield is a snapshot of how info pros engage with this fast-evolving technology and the attitudes shaping its future role in the sector. www.cilip.org.uk/news/708197/...

Digifest, our two-day conference looking at the future landscape of education and research, is back for 2026. Are you joining us?⁣ Sign up for updates: ji.sc/Digifest2026

🔵 #RLUK26 #CFP | Stewardship in challenging times: the role of libraries in supporting civic society 📣The Call for papers is now open for the #RLUK26 virtual conference being held on 25-27 March 2026. The conference is open to all. 🔗 Find out more at bit.ly/RLUKconf

Arrived just in time for the opening ceremony of the 89th World Library and Information Congress in Astana. Over 1,700 participants from 114 countries. Uniting Knowledge, Building the Future #WLIC2025 #strongertogether

#CILIP Members. The BIR article🔗's in the newsletter are broken. Please use these: 📰The AI revolution: Evolving business decision-making in the digital age journals.sagepub.com/stoken/defau... 📰The rise of new pillars for effective knowledge management leadership journals.sagepub.com/stoken/defau...

biall.org.uk/membership-r... The presentations from the 2025 BIALL Conference, which took place from June 11 to June 13 in Birmingham, are now available in the Member Resources section of the BIALL website. #BIALL2025

#Copyright & #library funding are two sides of the same coin 🪙 Library associations can play a key role in building capacity and confidence, and in moving the dial on legislation and policy. Our latest research underlines that associations of all sizes and geographies can get involved tr.ee/AGPUSs

August Newsletter, Vol. 5, No. 8: Uniting Knowledge, Building the Future – Now Available! This special #WLIC2025 edition is designed to help you set the tone for next week’s Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan! Explore it here: mailchi.mp/ifla/vol-5-n...