WHY JOIN TALL?
Membership Perks
Students
- Learn about your career options in law libraries and the legal information profession
- Volunteer at TALL events and build your network
- Connect with potential mentors and employers
Early to Mid-Career Professionals
- Join a committee and contribute to your community
- Present on your projects and accomplishments at education sessions and conferences
- Build connections with TALLeagues at social events
Managers and Seasoned Professionals
- Grow your leadership skills and join or chair a professional committee
- Stay current with latest industry trends and issues
- Become a mentor and share your expertise
BE REWARDED
Membership Awards
James D. Lang Professional Development Award
The James D. Lang Professional Development Award was created in recognition of the significant contribution to our community by popular legal publishing representative, Jim Lang.
Every year, $2,000 is allocated from the association’s funds to assist two or more TALL Members with their career development and professional development activities, with a maximum award of $1,000 per winner. We encourage everyone to apply as we want to support all members regardless of position or years in the industry.
The award is intended to support in-person or online attendance at a conference, a professional development program or course, or to help defray research-related costs of conducting a research project.
The successful award recipient will be required to:
- Submit original receipts or proof of course completion
- Submit an article (max 500 words) for inclusion in future publications such as the TALL website.
Qualifications:
- TALL member in good standing for at least one year
- Not have received a similar award from TALL in the past two years
Application Process
Please submit (max. 2 pages):
- A written statement demonstrating how the award will benefit the applicant’s professional development and career path
- Include a breakdown of anticipated costs
- Support in writing from an employer, peer or professional colleague
Questions can be sent to:
TALL Past President at pastpresident@talltoronto.ca
Timelines
- Start date for applications – April 11, 2025
- Application deadline – June 2, 2025
- Notification of results via email – early-mid June
TALL Excellence Award
Do you know someone who has demonstrated exemplary service towards furthering the profession?
If you do, the TALL Executive Committee encourages you to send in nominations for the TALL Excellence Award! Self-nominations are also welcome!
Examples of excellence include, but are not limited to:
- Undergoing a transformational project;
- Researching and publishing on an important topic;
- Outreach to a community like another association or underrepresented populations, or;
- Advocating for our profession
A committee chaired by the Past President, and comprising the Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Membership Liaison will decide the winner of the Award in the amount of $300!
Qualifications:
- TALL member in good standing for at least one year
- However, nomination submissions may come from any member of TALL despite duration of membership (unless self-nominating)
Application Process
Please submit a written statement (max. 2 pages):
- Please state why you chose this nominee for this award. Include summary of accomplishments/strengths for this award.
- Give a brief description of the impact the nominee’s contributions have made.
- Please add any other comments you would like to make in support of the nominations.
Questions can be sent to:
TALL Past President at pastpresident@talltoronto.ca
Timelines
- Start date for applications – April 11, 2025
- Application deadline – May 26, 2025
- Notification of results via email – early-mid June
PRICING PLANS
Membership Types
The membership year runs from June 1 to May 31. *Pro-rated terms are not offered.
General
Per Year (June 1 – May 31) + HST
Individuals who are currently employed as legal information professionals.
Associate
Per Year (June 1 – May 31) + HST
Individuals supplying goods, publications, or services to the legal information community.
Student
Per Year (June 1 – May 31) + HST
Individuals presently enrolled in library or
information services programs at a college or
university.
Retired
Per Year (June 1 – May 31) + HST
Individuals who have retired from the legal
information community.
Unemployed
Per Year (June 1 – May 31) + HST
Individuals who are currently unemployed as legal information professionals.