Libraries all over Virginia will hold a Snapshot Day in April, to collect information, photos, and patron comments that illustrate the impact that Virginia libraries make in their communities every day. Snapshot Virginia is a Virginia Library Association and Library of Virginia project. The goal is to use collected data, such as how many people visit the library, use computers, attend programs, etc., as well as candid photographs and patron comments, to demonstrate how essential libraries are within our communities. All across the Commonwealth, libraries are the cornerstones of their communities, places where people come together to visit, learn, and share ideas.
Snapshot Virginia aims to strengthen the voice of Virginia libraries through advocacy and education of our patrons, our communities, and budgetary decision makers. Participation in this program is easy and a great way to promote your library. Please visit SnapshotVirginia.org or email Sean Bonney sbonney@crrl.org to find out more about this exciting project. If you have signed up for the mailing list in the past you should already be receiving email updates about the 2012 kickoff.