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Nominations for VLA Paraprofessional Forum Awards due May 1

The VLA Paraprofessional Forum invites you to nominate one of your colleagues or yourself to receive one of the three awards being given during the annual conference in May. The awards and descriptions of each one are listed below.

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Roanoke Valley Library Association (RVLA) Scholarship

To encourage members to continue their education, the Roanoke Valley Library Association annually offers scholarships to members enrolled in an ALA-accredited school. Membership is limited to residents of the Roanoke Valley area and immediately surrounding counties with RVLA membership. $250 is divided among the applicants. A completed application must be submitted by mail by January [...]

New VLA Logo Adopted

The new VLA logo was unveiled and adopted at the April 9th Council Meeting.

The new logo is available for download and use on all VLA publications, signage, web sites, etc. in various sizes, formats and color variations.

Special thanks go to Visa Varga and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library graphics staff for the beautiful [...]

2010 Virginia Library Association Scholarship

Need assistance getting your MLS? VLA might be able to help with a scholarship.

Below is the online application packet for 2010 Virginia Library Association Scholarship

Virginia Library Leadership Academy (VALLA)- a training and development program

If you are someone who wants to make a difference in your field by developing or expanding your leadership role in Virginia libraries, then we are looking for you!

The Virginia Library Leadership Academy (VALLA), a training and development program in library leadership and management skills, takes place April 19-20, 2010, at The English Inn in Charlottesville. Sponsored [...]

REMINDER: The deadline for the VLA Scholarships is March 1.

ANOTHER REMINDER The deadline for the VLA Scholarships is March 1. Please remind anyone who is currently working on or has been accepted into a program for their MLS degree. This year there are 3 $2500 scholarships available.

Scholarship Deadline is Fast Approaching!

DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING!!

The deadline for the 2009 VLA Scholarships is March 1, 2009. If you or someone you know is pursuing your MLS degree, please apply for the scholarships. Information including the forms can be found on the VLA website.

VLA Scholarships

The VLA Scholarship raffle at the Fall Conference was very successful. A BIG THANKS to all who participated: those who created baskets (individuals, libraries, Friends groups, vendors) and to all those who purchased raffle tickets. The baskets were very creative and nice. All the winners were very pleased with their winnings! Everyone contributing in one [...]

RVLA Scholarship

The Roanoke Valley Library Association offers a $250 scholarship to a member of RVLA who is pursuing a graduate degree in an ALA-accredited program.

Applicants should be residents of the Roanoke Valley or surrounding counties. The deadline is December 31; for more information see http://rvla.info/Scholarship_info.pdf or call Maryke Barber at 540-362-6328.

VLA Region V Brownbag on Web 2.0

VLA Region V Committee is proud to host a brown bag presentation: Applications and Implications of Web 2.0 Tool Integration for Higher Education and Public Libraries

When: Wednesday, October 1, 12 noon- 1 PM

Where: George Mason University Fairfax Campus, Johnson Center Library, 2nd Floor (but you must enter through the first floor). Directions and [...]