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Government Relations Office
Washington, D.C.
 The Washington Affairs Office was established in 1989 at the Georgetown University Law Library within blocks of our Nation's Capitol. It exists to provide the Association with a strong voice on
a broad array of information policy issues of concern to our members. These include matters related to copyright, access to government information and privacy. It was renamed the Government Relations Office in October 2008 to better reflect the broadened scope of the office that includes advocacy efforts at national, state, and international levels.
Staff work on information policy issues in accordance with AALL's Government Relations Policy and in
consultation with the Copyright Committee, Electronic Legal Information Access and Citation Committee, Government Relations Committee, and, where necessary or appropriate, the President or Executive Board of the Association.
HIGHLIGHTS
AALL Data.gov Survey
The Obama Administration's Open Government Directive required agencies to post at least three "high-value" datasets on Data.gov, the Federal government's raw-data portal. We're asking law librarians to fill out our new survey on the usefulness of these datasets to your work.
We'll compile the survey results to inform the White House and the Office of Management and Budget on which datasets are most valuable to legal researchers. Please take advantage of this exciting opportunity to share your views by February 12.
AALL's Washington Blawg
The blog highlights policy news, action alerts, resources, and more.
AALL Advocacy Toolkit for the 111th Congress: 2009-2010
The Advocacy Toolkit is designed to help AALL members and chapters become effective advocates for law libraries on the federal and state levels.
Public Policy Positions of The American Association of Law Libraries
December 23, 2008
AALL Washington E-Bulletin
January 2010
ABOUT US
Last Updated: August 2009
Read the history of the Goverment Relations Office and Frequently Asked Questions and meet the people behind the scenes. Government Relations Office Director Mary Alice Baish represents the Association on the Hill, and with various Federal agencies, coalitions, and other allied organizations. She also serves as AALL Staff Liaison to the Copyright Committee, Electronic Legal Information Access and Citation Committee and Government Relations Committee. Advocacy Communications Assistant Emily Feldman is responsible for open government issues as well as improving our communications, outreach and advocacy with our chapters and members.
ACTION ALERTS
Last Updated: November 2009
Urgent requests for members to support the advocacy efforts of the Government Relations Office.
ADVOCACY TOOLKIT
Last Updated: January 2010
The Advocacy Toolkit includes current action alerts for individuals and a useful guide to federal legislation AALL either supports or opposes. It also includes a section dedicated to helping chapters form effective legislative committees.
Whether you're new to advocacy or you're a seasoned veteran, the Toolkit has something for you.
ARCHIVES
Action alerts, briefs, international issues, letters, reports, presentations, testimony and updates, arranged by each previous congressional term.
BRIEFS
Last Updated: February 2008
Legal briefs endorsed by the Government Relations Office on behalf of the American Association of Law Libraries or one of our coalitions.
INTERNATIONAL
Last Updated: December 2008
Statements, letters, comments, and position papers related to international issues.
LETTERS
Last Updated: December 2009
Formal comments in support of AALL policy, expressed through letters and statements developed by the Government Relations Office in consultation with the Copyright Committee, Electronic Legal Information Access & Citation Committee and Government Relations Committee and, where necessary or appropriate, the President or Executive Board of the Association. These statements adhere to AALL's Government Relations Policy and resolutions adopted by the AALL Executive Board or the membership.
MISSION/POLICY
Last Updated: April 2008
In fulfilling its mission and the mission of the American Association of Law Libraries, the Government Relations Office monitors legislative, judicial and regulatory activities and represents the views of the AALL in accordance with its Government Relations Policy and the resolutions endorsed by the AALL Executive Board or the membership. The Copyright Committee, Electronic Legal Information Access & Citation Committee and Government Relations Committee consult with, advise, and provide general direction and guidance to the Government Relations Office.
OTHER RESOURCES
Last Updated: December 2008
A list of coalitions, other organizations and selected government entities of interest to our members.
REPORTS AND ISSUE BRIEFS
Last Updated: January 2010
Formal reports, position papers, issue briefs, or guidelines that have been adopted by AALL. These documents adhere to AALL's Government Relations Policy and resolutions adopted by the AALL Executive Board.
SPEAKING OUT
Last Updated: July 2009
Formal presentations, the Legislative and Regulatory Updates, and other presentations from AALL Annual Meetings.
TESTIMONY
Last Updated: September 2009
Congressional testimony developed by the Government Relations Office in consultation with AALL's policy committees and, where necessary or appropriate, the President or Executive Board of the Association, in support of AALL policy. These documents adhere to AALL's Government Relations Policy and resolutions adopted by the AALL Executive Board or the membership.
UPDATES
Last Updated: January 2010
The monthly "Washington Brief" columns for the AALL Spectrum and the Washington E-Bulletin.
For further information, please contact:
Mary Alice Baish
Director
AALL Government Relations Office
25 Massachusetts Ave, N.W.
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20001
Ph: 202/942-4237
Fax: 202/737-0480
Email: mbaish@aall.org
Emily Feldman
Advocacy Communications Assistant
AALL Government Relations Office
25 Massachusetts Ave, N.W.
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20001
Ph: 202/942-4233
Fax: 202/737-0480
Email: efeldman@aall.org
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