Virginia Library Association » Public Documents http://www.vla.org Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:25:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Call for submissions to Virginia Libraries: special issue on electronic collections & access, due Nov. 1 http://www.vla.org/2011/09/15/call-for-submissions-to-virginia-libraries-special-issue-on-electronic-collections-access-due-nov-1/ http://www.vla.org/2011/09/15/call-for-submissions-to-virginia-libraries-special-issue-on-electronic-collections-access-due-nov-1/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:38:13 +0000 Lisa Varga http://www.vla.org/?p=4191 Virginia Libraries seeks input on a new theme: electronic collections and digital developments in the library world. With a deadline of November 1, we challenge you to share your experiences with electronic collections, resources, and access–the triumphs, the pitfalls, and the process along the way. With a submission deadline of November 1, we hope to [...]]]> Virginia Libraries seeks input on a new theme: electronic collections and digital developments in the library world. With a deadline of November 1, we challenge you to share your experiences with electronic collections, resources, and access–the triumphs, the pitfalls, and the process along the way. With a submission deadline of November 1, we hope to recruit articles on a wide variety of topics: e-books and e- readers; digitization of special and historical collections; interesting solutions for online catalogs, collections, and projects; new web and social media techniques; problems and solutions in serving up electronic content; and much, much more. We welcome interviews with key players in the field, as well as collaborative articles you might write to highlight digital repositories or projects that you admire. What are some of the most exciting developments you’ve seen in the last ten years? How have they developed–and changed our perspective? What will the library universe look like in the next ten to fifteen years? What do patrons want–and expect? How can we prepare? Join us in exploring this new universe by sharing the challenges and triumphs of today, while we speculate about the wonders that await us tomorrow.

Please send queries and submissions to both Lyn C. A. Gardner, cgardner@hampton.gov, and Cy Dillon, cdillon@hsc.edu.

Guidelines for Submission to Virginia Libraries

1. Virginia Libraries seeks to publish articles and reviews of interest to the library community in Virginia. Articles and interviews reporting research, library programs and events, information of particular interest to libraries in Virginia, and opinion pieces are all considered for publication. Queries are encouraged. Brief announcements and press releases should be distributed via the VLA listservs and blog (www.vla.org).

2. Please submit manuscripts via email as attachments in Microsoft Word, rich text, or plain text format. Articles should be double- spaced with any bibliographic notes occurring at the end of the article. Please avoid using the automatic note creation function provided by some word processing programs.

3. Work published in Virginia Libraries conforms to the latest edition of the Chicago Manual of Style and Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Accepted pieces are subject to editing for style and clarity. Authors will be consulted on points of fact.

4. Articles should generally fall within the range of 750-3,000 words. Please query the editors before submitting any work of greater length.

5. Reviews should consider works produced by Virginia creators or concerning Virginia subjects that have been published within the last two years. The reviewed works can appeal to any age or audience or appear in any format or area of the arts, sciences, and humanities. Reviews generally fall within the range of 500-1,500 words and must include a bibliographic citation in Chicago style and an evaluative statement supported by evidence from the text. Please query the editors before writing or submitting a review.

6. All work submitted for consideration will be reviewed by the editors and may be refereed by the editorial board. Material not selected for publication will be returned within three months.

7. VLA holds the copyright on all material published in Virginia Libraries. Contributors receive one copy of the issue in which their work appears.

8. Illustrations are encouraged and should be submitted whenever appropriate to accompany a manuscript. Hard-copy illustrations will be returned if requested in advance. Digital images should have a resolution of at least 300 dpi. Authors are responsible for securing legal permission to publish photographs and other illustrations.

9. Each contributor should provide a brief sketch of professional accomplishments of no more than fifty words that includes current title, affiliation, and email address. Unless specified otherwise, this information will be shared with readers of Virginia Libraries. Physical addresses should also be provided for the mailing of contributors’ copies.

10. Email manuscripts and queries to both Cy Dillon, cdillon@hsc.edu, and Lyn C. A. Gardner, cgardner@hampton.gov. Please be sure to include both editors.

11. Virginia Libraries is published quarterly. The deadlines for submission are November 1 for Number 1, January/February/March; February 1 for Number 2, April/May/June; May 1 for Number 3, July/ August/September; and August 1 for Number 4, October/November/ December.

]]> http://www.vla.org/2011/09/15/call-for-submissions-to-virginia-libraries-special-issue-on-electronic-collections-access-due-nov-1/feed/ 0 Seeking Editor(s) for Virginia Libraries, VLA's Quarterly Journal http://www.vla.org/2011/09/14/seeking-editors-for-virginia-libraries-vlas-quarterly-journal/ http://www.vla.org/2011/09/14/seeking-editors-for-virginia-libraries-vlas-quarterly-journal/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:44:35 +0000 Lisa Varga http://www.vla.org/?p=4186 Virginia Libraries, the quarterly journal of the Virginia Library Association, is currently seeking an Editor or Co-Editors to take over leadership in preparation for the first edition of 2012.  For more information and to apply, please contact VLA President Matt Todd at Northern Virginia Community College, mtodd@nvcc.edu. Interested applicants will need to submit to Matt [...]]]> Virginia Libraries, the quarterly journal of the Virginia Library Association, is currently seeking an Editor or Co-Editors to take over leadership in preparation for the first edition of 2012.  For more information and to apply, please contact VLA President Matt Todd at Northern Virginia Community College, mtodd@nvcc.edu. Interested applicants will need to submit to Matt Todd a letter of intent, and examples of your writing by October 1.

 

]]> http://www.vla.org/2011/09/14/seeking-editors-for-virginia-libraries-vlas-quarterly-journal/feed/ 0 2012 VLAPF Conference/Concurrent Session Proposal Form http://www.vla.org/2011/08/15/2012-vlapf-conferenceconcurrent-session-proposal-form/ http://www.vla.org/2011/08/15/2012-vlapf-conferenceconcurrent-session-proposal-form/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:51:03 +0000 Lisa Varga http://www.vla.org/?p=4059 The 20th Annual Virginia Library Association Paraprofessional Conference, “Communication 2012 – Paraprofessionals have come a long way, 1992-2012″ will be held on May 20-22, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Koger Center in Richmond. Now is the time to submit YOUR Concurrent Session Proposal Form! (Deadline for submissions is October 3, 2011).

If you have any [...]]]> The 20th Annual Virginia Library Association Paraprofessional Conference, “Communication 2012 – Paraprofessionals have come a long way, 1992-2012″ will be held on May 20-22, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Koger Center in Richmond. Now is the time to submit YOUR Concurrent Session Proposal Form! (Deadline for submissions is October 3, 2011).

If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Co-Chairs Deloris Thomas and/or Susan Carroll.

]]> http://www.vla.org/2011/08/15/2012-vlapf-conferenceconcurrent-session-proposal-form/feed/ 0 Nominations are open for the 2011 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award http://www.vla.org/2011/08/12/nominations-are-open-for-the-2011-carnegie-corporation-of-new-yorknew-york-times-i-love-my-librarian-award/ http://www.vla.org/2011/08/12/nominations-are-open-for-the-2011-carnegie-corporation-of-new-yorknew-york-times-i-love-my-librarian-award/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:55:28 +0000 Lisa Varga http://www.vla.org/?p=4040 The award invites library users nationwide to recognize the accomplishments of librarians in public, school, college, community college and university libraries for their efforts to improve the lives of people in their community.  Nominations are being accepted online at atyourlibrary.org/ilovemylibrarian through Sept. 12.  

Up to 10 librarians will be selected.  Each will receive a $5,000 [...]]]> The award invites library users nationwide to recognize the accomplishments of librarians in public, school, college, community college and university libraries for their efforts to improve the lives of people in their community.  Nominations are being accepted online at atyourlibrary.org/ilovemylibrarian through Sept. 12.  

Up to 10 librarians will be selected.  Each will receive a $5,000 cash award, a plaque and will be honored at an awards ceremony and reception in New York, hosted by The New York Times, in December.  

Over the past three years, 30 librarians from across the country have won the I Love My Librarian Award.  Last year, more than 2,000 library users nationwide nominated a librarian.  Previous winners have been lauded for starting community gardens, helping students with severe disabilities read classic works of literature, for helping non-traditional students learn new technology to get better jobs and more.  For more information on previous winners, visit atyourlibrary.org/ilovemylibrarian.

Each nominee must be a librarian with a master’s degree from a program accredited by the ALA in library and information studies or a master’s degree with a specialty in school library media from an educational unit accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.  Nominees must be currently working in the United States in a public library, a library at an accredited two- or four-year college or university or at an accredited K-12 school.

The Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award is administered by the Campaign for America’s Libraries, ALA’s public awareness campaign that promotes the value of libraries and librarians. The Campaign is made possible by ALA’s Library Champions, corporations and foundations.

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The VLA Annual Conference will be held Oct. 27-28 at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth, VA. Please join us for “Nature is a Language, Can You Read? Literacy and Sustainability in Virginia’s Libraries.”

Click here for the 2011 Annual Conference Preliminary Program. This .pdf document includes Preconferences, Schedules, Session Descriptions, Maps, and information about the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center. Don’t miss your chance to win $100 toward your conference expenses from the VLA Professional Endowment Committee (page 5) and/or a free conference registration (page 10).

Make your Hotel Reservations by September 26 to receive the group rate! The VLA discount code will appear on the hotel website when you use this link.

Register online using the 2011 Conference Registration Form. Send via email or print and fax it to VLA at (757) 447-3478. Members of VLA, VLACRL and/or the Virginia Association of Law Libraries qualify for the VLA member registration rate. New this year: a discounted Student registration rate! Join us today by completing the Membership Form.

Want the Preliminary Program on your smartphone? Scan this code: 

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]]> http://www.vla.org/2011/06/22/new-vla-phone-number-effective-immediately-757-689-0594/feed/ 0 Register Now for the Joint Meeting of the VLA Public Documents Forum and Government Information Resources Section, University of Virginia, at JMU East Campus Library, July 28, 2011 http://www.vla.org/2011/06/22/july-28-vla-public-documents-forum-and-the-government-information-resources-section-university-of-virginia-proudly-announce-their-joint-meeting/ http://www.vla.org/2011/06/22/july-28-vla-public-documents-forum-and-the-government-information-resources-section-university-of-virginia-proudly-announce-their-joint-meeting/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:41:46 +0000 Lisa Varga http://www.vla.org/?p=3865 Location: James Madison’s East Campus Library  Date: July 28th, 2011   We will have a full day and will gather around 9am.  Jori Frazier of the Census Bureau’s Charlotte Office will guide us through American Factfinder 2 to help us better understand this new tool.  Lunch is being generously provided by James Madison Libraries.  After [...]]]> Location: James Madison’s East Campus Library 
Date: July 28th, 2011
 
We will have a full day and will gather around 9am.  Jori Frazier of the Census Bureau’s Charlotte Office will guide us through American Factfinder 2 to help us better understand this new tool.  Lunch is being generously provided by James Madison Libraries.  After lunch we will discuss the ASERL collaborative federal depository initiative and how it will affect Virginia’s Needs and Offers processes.  We will conclude the day with a tour of JMU’s lovely new East Campus Library.
 
Please register at   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DSZWKL5 .  Parking passes and directions will be mailed out prior to the meeting, so please register by July 15th.
 
Agenda:

9-9:30 – Registration/Coffee
9:30-10:30 – American Factfinder 2 – Jori Frazier
10:30-10:45 – Break
10:45-noon – American Factfinder 2, pt.2 – Jori Frazier
Noon-1:30 – Lunch
1:30-2:30 – New Virginia discards database, ASERL
2:30-3pm – Updates from Virginia depositories
3:00-3:15 – Break
3:15- Tour of East Campus library

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Libraries are ESSENTIAL. Our patrons come to us for education, information, and [...]]]> 

Librarians and staff from all over Virginia worked hard to collect statistics, photographs, and patron comments for SnapshotVA 2011. Based on the population served, 46% of the state participated! And now it’s time to turn this program in advocacy for Virginia libraries.

Libraries are ESSENTIAL. Our patrons come to us for education, information, and assistance. Libraries are at the heart of their communities and the content collected during SnapshotVA 2011 underscores this idea very strongly.

The SnapshotVA website has been updated with a kick-off campaign that libraries can use right away and throughout the budget cycle to connect with their patrons, communities, and budgetary decision makers. Posters and bookmarks are available for you to use to appeal with impressive facts, moving quotes, and some amazing photographs. It’s all ready for download at: http://snapshotvirginia.org/

Check out the statistics, patron comments, and photos for your library’s use. There’s some really great content there for illustrating just about any advocacy message you might need to produce for your library. Check it out on the Results and Community tabs at: http://snapshotvirginia.org/

In a couple of weeks you’ll be hearing about other campaigns planned for the coming year to focus on the specific areas in which libraries are essential.

If you have any questions or suggestions, or need help accessing, printing, or distributing these items, please contact Sean Bonney at sbonney@crrl.org

SnapshotVA:
http://snapshotvirginia.org/
https://www.facebook.com/snapshotvirginia
https://twitter.com/snapshotva
]]> http://www.vla.org/2011/06/16/snapshotva-libraries-are-essential/feed/ 0 Annual Virginia Public Library Director's Association Awards http://www.vla.org/2011/05/23/annual-virginia-public-library-directors-association-awards/ http://www.vla.org/2011/05/23/annual-virginia-public-library-directors-association-awards/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 19:54:51 +0000 Lisa Varga http://www.vla.org/?p=3649 At the Annual Virginia Public Library Director’s Association meeting in April, the following awards were given:

Category: Outstanding Staff Development Population Size: 50,000-99,999 Winner: Appomattox Regional Library System Title of Nomination: Staff Wiki Description: Zero-cost staff wiki that is available & editable to all staff members, connecting 8 branches, that staff edit an [...]]]> At the Annual Virginia Public Library Director’s Association meeting in April, the following awards were given:

Category: Outstanding Staff Development
Population Size: 50,000-99,999
Winner: Appomattox Regional Library System
Title of Nomination: Staff Wiki
Description: Zero-cost staff wiki that is available & editable to all staff members, connecting 8 branches, that staff edit an average of 5 times per day.
Category: Outstanding Staff Development
Population Size: Outstanding Library Friend 100,000+
Winner: Handley Regional Library
Title of Nomination: Joan Johnson
Description: Manages Library Shop that earns $4,500 annually; she designed a new Christmas ornament that sold out in Dec. 2010.
Category: Outstanding Library Trustee
Population Size: 0-25,000
Winner: Madison County Library
Title of Nomination: Nancy Demarest
Description: From Friend to Prez of Friends, then Board member, Board President & a great fund raiser, A Dynamo!


Category: Outstanding Library Trustee
Population Size: 100,000+
Winner: Virginia Beach Public Library
Title of Nomination: R. Patrick “Pat” Deans,
Description: With 1 Yr break has served on Board since 1991–Chairman & Vice Chair; Also very active in the Foundation Board (Prez) & Friends.
Category: Outstanding Facility
Population Size: 50,000-99,999
Winner: Fauquier County Public Library
Title of Nomination: Bealeton Depot
Description: From empty ground & derelict train depot in 2001, through thru searches for fund, a grant & then renovation & meeting room completed in 2010.
Category: Outstanding Public Relations Project
Population Size: 25,000-49,999
Winner: Culpeper County Library System
Title of Nomination: Help Keep the Library Open
Description: A Campaign to keep the library open that raised $51,000 in about 4 months through poker ride, an eat-out fundraiser & more.
Category: Outstanding Public Relations Project
Population Size: 100,000+
Winner: Henrico County Public Library
Title of Nomination: 400th Anniv. Notable Henricoans Database
Description: Librarians coordinated; public nominated; committee decided, researched to recreat DB of 130 notable Henricoans for the 400th Anniv. of county
Category: Outstanding Service Innovation
Population Size: 25,000-49,999
Winner: Pulaski County Library
Title of Nomination: Bringing Our Past Forward, Southwest Times Digitization
Description: Raised $25,000 in 4 mos. to digitize microfilm, 1916 to present, now available to all on website
Category: Outstanding Service Innovation
Population Size: 100,000+
Winner: Henrico County Public Library
Title of Nomination: Workshops for Childcare Providers
Description: In 2010 presented 8 workshops to 202 attendees, used staff & ourside presenters, offered CE credits state dept of Soc. Services
Category: Outstanding Website
Population Size: 25,000-49,999
Winner: Petersburg Public Library System
Title of Nomination: www.ppls.org
Description: Using staff input, replaced webpage using WordPress in 6 months.
Category: Outstanding Website
Population Size: 50,000-99,999
Winner: Portsmouth Public Library
Title of Nomination: www.PortsmouthPublicLibrary.org
Description: New webpage also with WordPress, designed by staff with calendar with Plymouth Rocket that allows patrons set up reminders, etc.
Category: Outstanding Cooperative Program
Population Size: 0-25,000
Winner: Charles P. Jones Memorial Library
Title of Nomination: Ready Readers Library Card
Description: Partnered with county & city schools to provide cards to every K-5 student. Designed a special library card for Ready Readers.
Category: Outstanding Cooperative Program
Population Size: 50,000-99,999
Winner: Williamsburg Regional Library
Title of Nomination: Constitutional Conversations Program
Description: With William & Mary and Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to provide 8-month series of programs with discussions aimed at adult through elem school students.
Category: Outstanding Cooperative Program
Population Size: 100,000+
Winner: Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library
Title of Nomination: Harry Potter’s World
Description: Hosted National Library Med exhibit Harry Potter’s World; joint programs with local med. school and area museums. Had a passport program.
Category: Outstanding Program for Seniors
Population Size: 0-25,000
Winner: Poquoson Public Library
Title of Nomination: Old Age…it’s not for sissies
Description: 5 program series about health & aging and display highlighting the collection.
Category: Outstanding Program for Seniors
Award & Population Size: 100,000+
Winner: Norfolk Public Library
Title of Nomination: Meet, Learn & Discover Series
Description: 3rd year of a series of monthly programs aimed at seniors. Partnering with AARP Virginia; Received grant from IMLS.
Category: Outstanding Young Adult Program
Population Size: 25,000-49,999
Winner: Russell County Library
Title of Nomination: Haunted Hospital
Description: Lebanon branch TAB plans, operates haunted house for community.4th year
Category: Outstanding Young Adult Program
Population Size: 50,000-99,999
Winner: Williamsburg Regional Library
Title of Nomination: A Shivery Night that Lingers
Description: YA author Maggie Stiefvater inspired special programming & encouraged teens to read
Category: Outstanding Children’s Program
Award & Population Size: 0-25,000
Winner: Poquoson Public Library
Title of Nomination: There’s more than books @ your library
Description: Childrens programs that featured Shark Attack! Fave Friends Sleepover (for stuffed animals)
Category: Outstanding Children’s Program
Population Size: 50,000-99,999
Winner: Appomattox Regional Library System
Title of Nomination: Little Stars, Big Horizons
Description: Focused reaching new parents & children, ages birth to 5, new baby care packets to every child including local organizations, free book & quarterly birthday party invite.
Category: Outstanding Adult Program
Award & Population Size: 50,000-99,999
Winner: Fauquier County Public Library
Title of Nomination: Job Skills Workshop & “Well Suited” fashion show
Description: With Social Services & local thrift stores, teamed up to present job skills workshops, fashion show & give out clothing vouchers to job seekers.
Category: Outstanding Adult Program
Population Size: 100,000+
Winner: Arlington Public Library
Title of Nomination: Arlington Reads
Description: Community Reads program read 2 sustainability titles, held a variety of programs for all ages, community garden in back of main library, USDA People’s garden.
Award: Outstanding Library Director
Winner: Petersburg Public Library System
Title of Nomination: Wayne Crocker
Description: To quote: “Wayne has developed programs & services that reach the community effectively, despite sub-standard buildings. His latest accomplishment is to lead the fund raising effor for a new library, with $7.5 million raised as of March 2011.”
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Want to donate to the VLA Scholarship fund, but couldn’t make it to the 2011 VLA Paraprofessional Annual Conference today?

Click here to donate any amount via Paypal (minimum donation $1)!

VLA is a 501(c)3 organization; your donation is tax-deductible.

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