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**this information has been cross-posted**
Call for Proposals NOW OPEN (DEADLINE EXTENDED: April 20, 2022)
The VLA 2022 conference will be an opportunity for library workers across the state to celebrate the resilience of the communities we serve and look forward to all the things we do best. Our theme, Recovery and Revival, works in two distinct ways: Libraries help our communities return to normal; and Libraries revive the spirit of work, play, and a commitment to thrive.
VLA welcomes proposals that highlight:
- The role of libraries in building social, economic, and environmental justice
- The role of libraries in promoting access, equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Best practices in delivering in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs
- Best practices in building and managing diverse collections
- Strategies for encouraging staff resiliency, self-care, and supportive mental health
- Career development and employability strategies
VLA provides three options for submissions.
What do I need to complete the Proposal Form?
- Contact information for all speakers: name, email and organization.
- Preferred session date and time
- For VLA and VLACRL Sessions: Title, description (50 words or less), three learning objectives & take-aways, participant engagement strategies used, and description of how the program relates to the theme and interests of the attendees
- For VLA and VLACRL Sessions: Type of program (45-minute session or poster) and type of session (lecture/presentation, open session/discussion, panel discussion, or workshop)
- For VLA Lightning Talks: Title and description (50 words or less)
Tips and tricks for submitting a stellar proposal:
- Keep your proposal clear and to the point. We get a lot of proposals; make it as easy as possible for the reviewers to get enthusiastic about your submission.
- Consider your audience. Explain why librarians and library staff would be excited to attend your presentation.
- Include the theme. Look for keywords and concepts in the call for proposals and incorporate them into your submission.
Want more tips and strategies for successful conference proposals? Check out this Public Library Association webinar (featuring Nathan Flinchum of Roanoke Public Library and Sonia Alcantara-Antoine (previously of Newport News Public Library.)
Proposals will be reviewed and presenters will be notified in May 2022. Requested session times and dates will be honored wherever possible. Up to two presenters per session will receive $75 off the conference registration fee. If you have any questions, please contact VLA Executive Director Lisa R. Varga at [email protected].
YOUR participation is what makes the VLA Annual Conference possible - we hope to hear from you!
KT Vaughan, 2022 VLA President,
Vivian Washington, 2022 VLA Conference Chair,
Candice Benjes-Small, 2022 VLACRL Conference Within A Conference Chair,
and the 2022 VLA Conference Committee.
Hotel rooms at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott will be available at the VLA group rate of $154.00 per night plus taxes and fees. A small block of rooms will also be available at the prevailing government rate. A link to reserve hotel rooms will be posted when conference registration opens in July.
Lisa R. Varga, MLS
Executive Director
Virginia Library Association
P.O. Box 56312
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: (757) 689-0594 Fax: (757) 447-3478
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2022 VLA Scholarships: Application Now Available
Deadline for application packets to be received by VLA: March 13, 2022
Submit completed application by e-mail to Lisa Varga at [email protected]
The Virginia Library Association will award three $3000 scholarships for students pursuing a Master’s degree in Library Science at ALA- accredited schools. The Clara Stanley Scholarship is awarded by the VLA Professional Associates Forum (VLAPAF), and the VLA Scholarships are provided by the Virginia Library Association.
The eligibility requirements for VLA Scholarships are:
- Residence in the state of Virginia or currently employed in a Virginia Library.
- Undergraduate degree.
- Acceptance by, or currently enrolled in, an American Library Association accredited library school. MUST be earning a Master of Library Science Degree. Membership in the Virginia Library Association. Click here to become a student member. Annual fee is $15.00; or join VLA and the American Library Association as part of the Joint Student Membership program.
- For the Clara Stanley VLAPAF Scholarship: current employment at a Virginia library is required.
The major factors considered in making the awards are:
- Evidence of commitment to a career in librarianship in Virginia.
- Financial need.
- Potential for outstanding achievement in the library profession.
- Academic excellence.
- Membership in the Virginia Library Association.
In order to be considered, your application, including two (2) references, is to be submitted by March 13, 2022. You must have two (2) references. One (1) of the two (2) references must be a librarian or other information professional employed in the state of Virginia. A link to the Recommendation Form is available on the VLA website. This form must be submitted by the reference persons themselves.
The Scholarship committee will review applications during the spring and you will be notified of the Committee’s decisions in May of 2022. If you have any questions about any aspect of the application process, please contact: Kelsey Cheshire, Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries, at [email protected].
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2022 Virginia Library Leadership Academy: Apply Now
The application is open for the 2022 Virginia Library Leadership Academy. Apply now! Past graduates include library directors, administrators and managers, VLA officers, and many conference speakers. VALLA will be held April 5-6 at Hotel 24 South in Staunton, Virginia. **Deadline EXTENDED through February 7, 2022**
The theme of 2022 VALLA is “Breaking Down Barriers, Building Up Communities”. Dr. Angela Spranger (Assistant to the President for Equity and Engagement Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA) will be leading a discussion and break out groups on the topics of change management and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Dr. Nan Carmack (Director, Library Development and Networking at The Library of Virginia) will be working with attendees on the subject of project management through a DEI lens. Attendees will be tasked with creating and completing a long-range project that will affect positive change in their workplace or community. Attendance fee ($300) includes meals* and overnight stay at Hotel 24.
Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/98KJJMM
 
Schedule
Tuesday, April 5
9:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast and Check In
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Introductions and Part I with Dr. Angela Spranger
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Break for lunch (provided by VLA in Hotel 24 restaurant)
1:15 pm - 3:00 pm Part II with Dr. Angela Spranger
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Part III with Dr. Angela Spranger
6:00 pm - ? Group dinner at Hotel 24 restaurant
Wednesday, April 6
8:00 am - 9:00 am Group breakfast at Hotel 24 restaurant
9:00 am - 10:30 am Part I with Dr. Nan Carmack
10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Part II with Dr. Nan Carmack, including wrap-up
12:00 pm End of Program
*dietary restrictions will be gathered before the event and communicated to the hotel chef and culinary staff.
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Mental Health Workshops Available on YouTube
The VLA Professional Associates Forum's (VLAPAF) free mental health workshops are now available on YouTube for anyone and everyone to watch! Please feel free to share, watch, or listen to any that might be useful to you or your colleagues.
Contact one of the VLAPAF Board Members if you have any questions or ideas for the future. VLAPAF Board Members can be found on the forum's web page.
Click here to start watching the mental health workshops.
Workshop topics include:
- Healthy Eating and Mental Health
- Guided Stress Relief Session
- Drama-free Communications
- Moving Forward with Compassion
- Chair Yoga / Reboot your Health and Wellbeing
- Morale and Mindfulness Workplace Sanctuary
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Book Challenges in Virginia
Updates
November 12, 2021
Hello VLA members,
You have likely already seen in the news that Virginia has been experiencing a number of book challenges in schools. We wanted to let you know we are working with the Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) as well as the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom and their Public Policy Office; we have also been in touch with the National Coalition Against Censorship (which is working on its own statement.)
I’ve attached two letters here that VLA has sent recently. The one to the Virginia Beach City Public Schools was sent just before the VLA conference last month; the one to the Spotsylvania County Superintendent and Board members was sent this morning. Harrisonburg’s Superintendent also pulled a book from shelves this week without receiving a formal challenge; we will be addressing that as well.
Libraries have procedures and policies in place for users to submit challenges; we are seeing a pattern of those procedures not being followed. We will speak up, as an association, any time we see book banning, censorship or (in the case of Spotsylvania) threats to burn books. In the past couple of months, there has been media attention surrounding the “Beloved” bill from a few years ago. I’ve included some links below as a reminder of the actions we took then, and what we will continue to do. If you want to talk to someone about what has been happening in your libraries, please contact Lisa Varga, or reach out to the Office of Intellectual Freedom at ALA. We are here to help.
We will send you updates as we have them. Thank you.
KT Vaughan, President
Kimberly Bray Knight, Vice President/President Elect
Jennifer Resor Whicker, Past President
Maryśka Connolly Brown, Secretary
Zachary Elder, Second Vice-President
Kyle Binaxas, Treasurer
Lucinda Rush Wittkower, ALA Councilor
Lisa R. Varga, VLA Executive Director
Spotsylvania School Board orders libraries to remove 'sexually explicit' books: https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/spotsylvania-school-board-orders-libraries-to-remove-sexually-explicit-books/article_6c54507a-6383-534d-89b9-c2deb1f6ba17.html#tracking-source=home-trending
Amid controversy, superintendent pulls graphic novel from school library: https://hburgcitizen.com/2021/11/11/amid-controversy-superintendent-pulls-graphic-novel-from-school-library/
ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom: https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/oif
ALA's Public Policy and Advocacy Office: https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/ppa
Library Bill of Rights: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill
VLA Intellectual Freedom Update: VLA letter to members February 1, 2017: https://www.vla.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=596:vla-intellectual-freedom-update-february-1--2017&catid=21:latest-news&Itemid=298
Finding Advocacy Allies: Library associations in Virginia team up to fight bad bills: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2018/05/04/finding-advocacy-allies/
NCAC Objects to Removal of Lawn Boy and Gender Queer from Fairfax, Virginia, School Libraries: https://ncac.org/news/fairfax-virginia-lawn-boy-gender-queer-library
Lisa R. Varga, MLS
Executive Director
Virginia Library Association
PO Box 56312
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757-689-0594 (w)
[email protected]
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