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The Virginia Library Association Awards and Recognition Committeeseeks nominations for the following VLA Awards: Honorary Life Membership George Mason Award Trustee Library Award Friends of the Library Award
The deadline for nominationsis May 15, 2012. Thecriteria for each award and the nomination form are located on the Awards andRecognition Committee page on the VLA website (http://www.vla.org/?page_id=1434 ).
Nominations may be submittedelectronically to Lisa Varga, VLA Executive Director (vla.lisav@cox.net).
When your Snapshot is concluded and your statistics, comments, and photos collected, it’s time to add your voice to Snapshot Virginia.
1. Enter your statistics using the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SNAPSHOTVA2012
If possible, add all branches of your library system together and submit one survey. If only some of your branches participated, then enter a separate survey for each. If you need to amend your survey, simply enter a new one. I will retain only your most recent submission.
2. Email patron comments to Kim.Armentrout@lva.virginia.gov
When you’re typing these, feel free to correct typos or simple grammatical errors.
3. Upload your photos to Flickr (some great photos have already been submitted this year).
a. Contact sbonney@crrl.org for login info
b. Once you’re logged in, click Upload Photos and Videos to begin.
c. Please tag your photos with these tags: VLA snapshotday LVA “your library’s name” Leave spaces between the tags please, and put quotes only around your library’s name. Feel free to include a brief description or caption for each photo.
Please have your statistics, photos, and comments in by May 18.
thanks,
Sean Bonney
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
sbonney@crrl.org
http://snapshotvirginia.org/
https://www.facebook.com/snapshotvirginia
https://twitter.com/snapshotva
The 2012 Council of the Virginia Library Association will meet on Friday, September 14, from 10am-Noon at the Twin Hickory Branch of the Henrico County Library System, located at 5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA. Click here for information and directions.
The 2012 Council of the Virginia Library Association will meet on Friday, June 8, from 10am-Noon at the Twin Hickory Branch of the Henrico County Library System, located at 5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA. Click here for information and directions.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Elizabeth Hensley
ehensley@cclva.org
540-825-8691
The Leadership Development Forum of the Virginia Library Association is proud to announce the participants of the 2012 Virginia Library Leadership Academy (VALLA), a training and development program in library leadership and management skills. The training is geared toward both professional and paraprofessional staff working in libraries throughout the Commonwealth. It consists of an on-site portion to be held at The English Inn of Charlottesville on April 30-May 1, 2012 and a project commitment during the year following.
VALLA will be lead by Dr. Robert Burgin, president of RB Software & Consulting, Inc. and a former member of the faculty of the School of Library and Information Science at North Carolina Central University.
Members of the 2012 VALLA cohort include:
Arlington Public Library, Westover Branch:
- Shari Henry, Branch Manager
Augusta County Library:
- Douglas Keith, Systems Technician
Bedford Public Library System:
- Julie Anne S. Wyatt, Youth Services Librarian
Campbell County Public Library:
- Shelley D. Oakley, Public Services Librarian
Central Rappahannock Regional Library:
- Winifred Ashooh, Library Assistant
- Tracy L. McPeck, Librarian
- Mutahara Mobashar, Reference Librarian
Chesapeake Public Library System, Indian River Library:
- Sasha R. Matthews, Library Manager
Chesterfield County Public Library:
- Carolyn Sears, Library Services Administrator for Community Services
- Jennifer L. Shepley, Branch Manager
Culpeper County Library:
- Dana L. Brumbelow, Assistant Director
Earl Gregg Swem Library at The College of William & Mary:
- Crystal Boyce, Student Employee Supervisor
- Martha Higgins, Interim Head of Reference
- Natasha W. McFarland, Electronic Resources Assistant
Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, Blacksburg Library:
- Elizabeth G. Sensabaugh, Branch Supervisor
Pamunkey Regional Library, Rockville Branch:
- Donna-Jo Webster, Branch Manager
Portsmouth Public Library:
- Clint S. Rudy, Systems Administrator
Prince William Public Library:
- Katherine LaVallee, Librarian
- Kelly Windt, LST IV. Circulation Supervisor
Virginia Beach Public Library:
- Sarah Bell, Librarian III
- Tamara L. Sarg, Librarian III
- Dee Dee Taylor, Librarian III
University of Virginia Library:
- Ivey M. Glendon, Metadata Librarian
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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. 
The Outstanding Paraprofessional Award The Outstanding Paraprofessional Award was launched in 1996 as a means of recognizing excellence among the library paraprofessionals in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This award will be presented to a deserving Virginia paraprofessional at the VLAPF Spring Conference. It is presented annually to an individual who has been a member of VLA for at least one year and who demonstrates excellence in performance in his/her field of expertise. This individual should also be someone who fosters communication among library employees throughout the Commonwealth and advances and strengthens the image of paraprofessionals. You may nominate a colleague or yourself.
The entry should include: Name of the nominee Library where the nominee is associated Two-three paragraphs describing why the nominee deserves this award Additionally, the nomination may include a list of activities, programs and organization participation, recognitions or awards, innovative support staff development activities, or other noteworthy achievements in the workplace Name and library of the nominator
The VLA Paraprofessional Forum Award The VLA Paraprofessional Forum Award was established in 1995 through the generosity of Evelyn Kimball, a retired library paraprofessional who recognizes the value of support staff development. This award is meant to assist someone who is unable to acquire local funding to attend the conference. Awarded annually, it will provide full conference fees to a deserving paraprofessional.You may nominate a colleague or yourself.
The entry should include: Name of the nominee Library where the nominee is associated Two-three paragraphs describing why the nominee deserves this award Name and library of the nominator
The VLAPF Supporter of Paraprofessionals Award The VLAPF Supporter of the Year Award was established in 1996 as a means of recognizing an individual who has provided significant support to their staff and who has been a champion for library support staff in Virginia libraries. If you know someone who has been an advocate for continuing education programs and pay increases for their library support staff and who has encouraged their library staff to excel in the workplace, you are encouraged to nominate them to receive this award and recognition. You may nominate a supporter of paraprofessionals. The entry should include: Name of the nominee Library where the nominee is associated Two-three paragraphs describing why the nominee deserves this award Name and library of the nominator Nominations must be received by May 1, 2012.
Submit nominations for the VLAPF Supporter of Paraprofessionals Award to one of the co-chairs:
Susan Carroll
Paraprofessional Forum Co-Chair
Longwood University
Redford & Race Streets
Farmville, VA 23909
PH: 434-395-2873
carrollsk@longwood.edu
Deloris J. Thomas
Paraprofessional Forum Co-Chair
College of William & Mary
PO Box 8794
Williamsburg, VA 23187
PH: 757-221-3050
djthom@wm.edu
Heather Blicher is a new reference librarian at the Norfolk Campus Library of Tidewater Community College (TCC).
Ms. Blicher has worked at Norfolk State University in reference and was the liaison for their library instruction program. She also has several years experience in the Chesapeake and Portsmouth Public Library Systems working with youth programs, circulation and general reference.
Ms. Blicher is a TCC graduate. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Wesleyan and her MLIS from Florida State University.
The photos you will be taking on your Snapshot Day are a very important part of our advocacy and go a long way in communicating the essential nature of Virginia libraries. Here are a few tips for successful photo-taking on your Snapshot Day:
- Look for scenes that capture a compelling moment of interaction. Show patrons browsing your collection, using your computers, and getting friendly service from your staff.
- Get up close and personal to focus attention, unless you’re purposefully going for a wide shot.
- Get in front of your subjects, avoiding the backs of heads, to show those friendly faces.
- Capture the diversity of our population. It’s probably easiest to get great shots of kids and young families, but we need to showcase our patrons of all ages and walks of life. If you’re offering assistive services, be sure to show it.
- Cover the range of your services. In addition to typical activities like browsing, reading, and using a computer, look for opportunities to document patrons getting help with taxes, business people doing research, and any instructive or training programs you’re offering.
- Prepare your staff to show their best smiles and make eye contact when it’s their turn to be photographed.
- And please, don’t use the flash unless absolutely necessary and turn off any date stamp feature on your camera.
thanks,
Sean Bonney
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
sbonney@crrl.org
http://snapshotvirginia.org/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Snapshot-Virginia/200209623333477
https://twitter.com/snapshotva
We’re only days away from the beginning of Snapshot Virginia 2012, and though you have the entire month of April to take your Snapshot, many of you have already picked your day and started advertising.
Remember, once you have chosen your Snapshot Day, the first step is to send out press releases and distribute posters and flyers. The press release template and customizable posters and flyers are available at http://snapshotvirginia.org/ under “Participate”.
To make your Snapshot Day run smoothly, print out Statistics Worksheets for all public desks to easily track patron activity. Make sure to distribute forms to every branch in your system–the strength of our advocacy depends on full representation. After your Snapshot Day, total up your statistics. While it’s preferable to submit stats as an entire library system, individual branches can certainly participate.
* Just today, a forms enabled version of the Statistics Worksheet has been added. If you prefer, staff can record their stats on their computers, with totals automatically generated, and save a tree or two. If you have any questions about distributing or using PDF forms, please let me know.
Patron Comment forms should be placed around your public areas. They can also be offered after circulation and reference transactions, particularly to patrons who seem enthusiastic about the service they have received. You can explain to patrons that our purpose is to capture the impact that Virginia libraries have on their communities on a typical day. Their comments may be used to advocate for libraries. If patrons ask, their names will only be published as “first name, last initial”, even if they include their full names or contact information on the form.
Check that you’re ready to be photographed–do your public areas look neat and welcoming? Are your displays fully stocked? When taking photos, look for iconic images that illustrate why your library is great. Show patrons browsing your collection, using your computers, and getting friendly service from your staff. Get in close to the action to best capture those friendly faces. While most patrons will happily agree to be photographed for library publicity, if you wish to use a formal release, a sample is available for you at http://snapshotvirginia.org/.
With your support, we will give legislators and budgetary decision-makers a true picture of the service we provide all over the Commonwealth every day. Thank you for participating.
Sean Bonney
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
sbonney@crrl.org
http://snapshotvirginia.org/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Snapshot-Virginia/200209623333477
https://twitter.com/snapshotva
The promotional materials and worksheets have been updated.You’ll find them all, plus step by step instructions, at http://snapshotvirginia.org/ under “Participate”.
So, how to get started?
First, pick your Snapshot Day. This year we’ve opened it up to the entire month of April. Pick the day that works best for you–will key staff be present? What fabulous programs will be ongoing? On which days can you get a photographer? If you have multiple locations, there’s no need to hold all your Snapshots on a single day.
Once you know when you will be participating, it’s time to advertise. Patrons can get excited about the chance to make their voices heard. On the site you’ll find flyers, posters, and bookmarks that can be easily customized with the date of your Snapshot. Print these out to display around your branches and to hand out at checkout.
Getting the press involved can be one of the most powerful methods for advertising your Snapshot Day. Also on the “Participate” page of the website, you will find a press release template. Simply add your library information and Snapshot date and send it out to your local newspaper and media outlets.
In the next email I’ll talk about the nuts and bolts of making your Snapshot Day run smoothly.
Thank you for participating!
Sean Bonney
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
sbonney@crrl.org
http://snapshotvirginia.org/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Snapshot-Virginia/200209623333477
https://twitter.com/snapshotva
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