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From the Editors
A retro-active welcome to 2021! Please forgive us for this belated issue, 2021 started with a bang. To mark the speedy passage of time, we offer what we can in this issue. Included are the President’s Message from Lindsay Carpino and the Executive Board Meeting minutes for November, December, and January. If you attended or…
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President’s Message
I hope everyone did their best to stay warm over the extra cold winter! As I write this message, the snow continues to fall. It has been a year since our last in-person business meeting in February, but CALL continues to keep our members engaged. We hosted a successful virtual business meeting on February 18,…
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February Business Meeting
Our February business meeting convened on February 18 over Zoom and had 53 CALL members in attendance. President Lindsey Carpino opened the meeting by reminding attendees that the CALL election is going on until March 15 and that this month the community service has arranged for CALL to support the DuSable Museum of African American…
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Congratulations to the Incoming Board Members
Please congratulate me in welcoming our newly elected CALL Board: Vice President/President-Elect Scott Vanderlin Secretary Sarah Andeen Director Carrie Port We will congratulate you officially at our May Business Meeting. I would like to thank the Nominations & Elections Committee for putting together a wonderful slate: Joe Mitzenmacher (Chair), Julie Melvin, Eugene Giudice and Todd…
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Trivia Night Review
The meetings committee hosted a holiday online trivia night on December 17, 2020. Ten excited and hopeful teams participated. Tanya Carlson, Konya Moss, Jessie LeMar, and Sandy Qiu of Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom were the winning team with an assist from their families. Jillian Baker hosted the trivia night and wowed us with…
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Highlights from IALL Annual Course in Sydney
Yaama.* A CALL grant facilitated my attendance at the 38th Annual Course of the International Association of Law Libraries (IALL) held in Sydney, Australia, October 27-30. “Law Down Under: Australia’s Legal Landscape” drew 132 delegates (attendees) from 21 countries with 48% being first-time delegates. *The Gamilaraay language word for hello used in Northern NSW, Australia.
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CALL Business Meeting Summary – September 2025
The Chicago Association of Law Libraries held its September 2025 Business Meeting on September 18, 2025, at Maggiano’s, 516 N. Clark St., Chicago. President Jill Meyer opened the meeting.
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Stay tuned for upcoming election information!
Please stay tuned for more information on the upcoming elections!
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Nominations and Elections and the CALL board host a Q&A on running for CALL office
On Thursday, October 9, 2026, the CALL Nominations and Elections Committee hosted a Question-and-Answer event with the CALL Board. Committee members Mandy Lee (Chair & CALL President 2023-24) and Julie Pabarja (CALL President 2015-16), along with Board members Todd Hillmer (Vice President), Joanne Kiley (Secretary), Jill Meyer (President), and Kristen Naik (Director), shed insight into CALL Board service for the attendees. The purpose…
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Community Service opportunities at Liberation Library
Looking for literary ways to give back this holiday season? Look no further than CALL’s own Community Service committee!
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Get Continuing Education programs on your calendar!
The Continuing Education Committee has a full slate of programs planned for the 2025-26 year. While the Technology Roundtable has already happened, there are many more planned!
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Mandy Lee speaks to iSchool students via UIUC Professional Pathways
As part of the University of Illinois School of Information Sciences’ Professional Pathways program, Mandy Lee spoke with iSchool students interested in pursuing careers in law librarianship on November 6, 2025. Over the course of an hour, Mandy spoke about the factors that contributed to her decision to enter law librarianship, her relevant work and…
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Halloween Boooo(k)s!
At the Northern Illinois University Law Library, we have a tradition of dressing up books for our Halloween display. The “costumes” have been created over time by library staff and student workers, and most are reused annually, though we also enjoy adding new decorations when time permits. The costumes are attached to the books with…
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Tools and strategies for detecting AI case citation hallucinations in legal materials
Tools and Strategies for Detecting AI Case Citation Hallucinations in Legal Materials[1]
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What I’m Thankful for This November
With the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, I have been reflecting on what I am grateful for in our community and profession. With tight deadlines and rapid technological change, I often have to remind myself that, in spite of the stress, there is so much I appreciate about the world of law librarianship. Here are the top…
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The Law Behind the Salem Witch Trials
Over three centuries after the infamous Salem Witch Trials, legal professionals and researchers continue probing the mysteries and lasting impact of these proceedings. This fall, the D’Angelo Law Library at the University of Chicago invites you to explore “The Salem Witch Trials: Legal Resources” web exhibit—a curated gateway to law-related books, articles, archival materials, and multimedia…
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