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For more than 100 reasons to attend, check out the conference program. Additional programs and updates are available here.

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VLA 2010 Annual Conference * October 21-22, 2010 * Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel, Portsmouth VA

Some good reasons to attend this year’s conference:

The conference program, registration, and lodging links are all available at: http://www.vla.org/demo/conference.html (in the [...]]]> Registration is now open! The 2010 VLA Annual Conference: “Libraries, Keeping Vision and Focus in Challenging Times” will be held October 21-22, 2010 at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel, Portsmouth VA.

The conference program, registration, and lodging links are all available at:
http://www.vla.org/demo/conference.html (in the right sidebar)

Some highlights from the program: *Conference Social, p. 8 *Preconferences, p. 5 *Keynote Speakers, p. 6-7 *Exhibits Grand Opening, [...]]]> Check out the exciting lineup of conference programs and activities for the 2010 VLA Annual Conference! The preliminary program and conference registration form are now available from http://www.vla.org/demo/conference.html. The conference will be held October 21-22 at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel, Portsmouth, Va.

Some highlights from the program:
*Conference Social, p. 8
*Preconferences, p. 5
*Keynote Speakers, p. 6-7
*Exhibits Grand Opening, p. 9
*VLACRL “Conference Within A Conference,” p. 20

Hotel reservations at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel are also now open. Be certain you identify yourself as a Virginia Library Association conference attendee to get the organization’s rate. Further details about hotel reservations are located on page 4 of the preliminary program and on the conference home page.

Check the conference home page frequently for updates. Page 3 of the preliminary program provides details about how VLA can assist you with conference fees.

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The 2010 VLA Annual Conference will be held October 21-22 at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel in Portsmouth, Va. This year’s conference celebrates the theme: “Libraries, Keeping Vision and Focus in Challenging Times.”

With more than 40 concurrent sessions planned, plus the VLACRL’s 2nd “Conference Within a Conference” sessions, exhibits, and distinguished opening and [...]]]> ***Registration opens next month!***

The 2010 VLA Annual Conference will be held October 21-22 at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel in Portsmouth, Va. This year’s conference celebrates the theme: “Libraries, Keeping Vision and Focus in Challenging Times.”

With more than 40 concurrent sessions planned, plus the VLACRL’s 2nd “Conference Within a Conference” sessions, exhibits, and distinguished opening and closing speakers (Scott Nelson and Wanda Urbanska), this year’s conference promises to engage the interests of all attendees.

Please join our Facebook page or join our Twitter conversations (@VLAannual)!

Conference home page: http://www.vla.org/demo/conference.html

These programs and others are listed on the Virginia  Libraries Extranet Schedule of Events.

Tip: If you cannot attend a “live” event, sign up [...]]]> American Management Association , Booklist, the Foundation Center,
InfoPeople, Library Journal, The Nebraska Library Commission, School
Library Journal, TechSoup, Texas State Library & Archives Commission, and WebJunction, will be webcasting the following FREE programs during May.  

These programs and others are listed on the Virginia  Libraries Extranet
Schedule of Events.

Tip: If you cannot attend a “live” event, sign up for it anyway and you
will have access to an archived recording to listen to your convenience!

TITLES OF MAY PROGRAMS:

• Video in the Library: Trends and Best Practices
• George and Joan on Successful Middle Management  
• Build Rapport With The Language of Influence
• Myths and Truths of Managing Gen Y Employees
• Collaborate with Wikis
• Accidental Leadership with George Needham  
• Crime Fiction Past and Present  
• Understanding the New Discovery Landscape
• Reference: The Missing Link in Discovery
• Grant Seeking Basics  
• Opportunity for All: The American Public Benefits from Library Internet Access
• 24/7 Readers’ Advisory: Multichannel Delivery of Reading Recommendations
• Trends in Teen Lit: The Independent View  
• Intro to Website Analytics
• Cataloging with RDA: An Overview – Online Session
• Digital Photo Management for Libraries    
• Getting Your Resume Noticed
• Leading With Cultural Intelligence
• Mission Critical: Services to Spanish Speakers

Information thanks to Cindy S. Church, Continuing Education Consultant at the Library of Virginia.  Please contact her if you have questions: 804 692-3773, http://www.vpl.virginia.gov .

http://www.vla.org/demo/Conference/10Conf/annual_session_proposal_2010.pdf. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: MAY 1, 2010.

The Virginia Library Association’s 2010 Annual Conference theme is “Libraries, Keeping Vision and Focus in Challenging Times.” The conference will be held at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel in Portsmouth, Va. on October 21-22.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to share your knowledge [...]]]> The Concurrent Session Proposal Form (PDF) for the 2010 Annual
Conference is available from:

http://www.vla.org/demo/Conference/10Conf/annual_session_proposal_2010.pdf.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: MAY 1, 2010.

The Virginia Library Association’s 2010 Annual Conference theme is
“Libraries, Keeping Vision and Focus in Challenging Times.” The
conference will be held at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel in
Portsmouth, Va. on October 21-22.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to share your knowledge and
experience with your colleagues from around the state – submit a
proposal today!

Questions? Contact Linda Hahne, VLA Executive Director:
Lindahahne@cox.net

Conference home page: http://www.vla.org/demo/conference.html

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The Virginia chapter of ACRL (VLACRL) invites you to submit proposals for presentations at its second annual conference. This year’s theme is “Bringing the Big Picture to Your Campus.” The conference will be held as part of the Virginia Library Association 2010 Annual Conference, October 21-22, 2010 in Portsmouth,VA.

Want to add a peer-reviewed presentation to your CV? [...]]]>

The Virginia chapter of ACRL (VLACRL) invites you to submit proposals for presentations at its second annual conference. This year’s theme is “Bringing the Big Picture to Your Campus.” The conference will be held as part of the Virginia Library Association 2010 Annual Conference, October 21-22, 2010 in Portsmouth,VA.

Want to add a peer-reviewed presentation to your CV? Looking to become more involved in the regional ACRL Chapter? Have a really cool idea you want to share with colleagues? We want to hear from you.
Proposals are due by 5:00 pm, April 2, 2010. Those chosen for the conference will be notified by April 24, 2010.

Proposals will be selected through a blind peer-review process.  This year, presenters have the option of submitting proposals for either a 45-minute concurrent session presentation or a booth in our poster session.  Proposals of both varieties will be judged based on their significance and applicability to academic librarianship, the quality and creativity of the work or research, and the potential to fill a gap in knowledge or to build on previous work.  The work or research in the proposal may either be completed or in-progress.

Submit your proposals online at:  http://tinyurl.com/ydpduqe.

For more information, please contact Mark Lenker, VLACRL Conference Committee Chair lenkermn@longwood.edu or Maryke Barber, VLACRL Secretary (mbarber@hollins.edu). ]]> http://www.vla.org/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=1164 1