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VALLA Accepting Applications for 2026 Cohort Until November 15

The nationally recognized leadership program The Virginia Library Leadership Academy, VALLA, is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort. Apply by November 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST - no matter where you are in your leadership journey.

VALLA is a fully funded program for participants due to the generosity of our sponsors. Click the buttons above to apply as a participant or to learn more about how to sponsor this program of future library leaders and decision makers.

VLA Jobline

VLA Jobline

• Community Resource Liaison - Suffolk Public Library (Suffolk VA)
• Executive Director – Northland Public Library (PA)
• Assistant Director - Appomattox Regional Library System, Hopewell, VA
• Bookmobile and Outreach Services Manager - Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, Charlottesville, VA
• Senior Librarian (Library Experience Assistant Manager) - Suffolk Public Library
• Library Technical Services Manager - Sarasota County Libraries, Sarasota, FL
• Head of Fulfillment Services - Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
• Library Director - August County Library, VA
• Head of Systems Development - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
• Health Sciences Librarian - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

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VLA News

Latest News

• Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 VALLA Cohort
• 2025 Virginia Library Association Award Winners
• Virginia Library Association's New Executive Director is Dr. Jennifer Scott Brown
• 2026 Executive Committee Election Results
• 2025 Graphic Novel Diversity Award Adult Winners
• 2025 Graphic Novel Diversity Award Youth Winners
• 2025 Cardinal Cup Award Winner
• Meet the 2026 VLA ALA Councilor Candidates
• Meet the 2026 VLA Executive Committee Second Vice President Candidates
• Meet the 2026 VLA Executive Committee Treasurer Candidates

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