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We invite all Virginia Library Association members to share their knowledge and gain valuable experience through committee and forum membership. The Virginia Library Association has nine committees and seven active forums to participate in.

Committees
VLA’s members carry out the work of the Association through committees and task forces. The Association currently has eight committees and one task force. They focus on selecting award winning books to promote, honoring the achievements of library workers and students across the Commonwealth, advocating for libraries and their core values, and planning the annual conference. Each committee is led by a chair who acts as a liaison to the Communications and Member Engagement Manager and the 2nd Vice President of the Executive Board. Committee chairs are members of the VLA Council - these terms commence and end with the VLA Annual Conference’s closing board meeting. Committees require an application or invitation to join.

Forums
Virginia Library Association members may join one of the nine forums at any time throughout the year. Forums are groups within the Association that exchange ideas and information. Many forums host their own virtual or in person events which all VLA members may attend. Each forum is led by a chair who acts as a liaison to the Communications and Member Engagement Manager. Committee chairs are members of the VLA Council - these terms commence and end with the VLA Annual Conference’s closing board meeting.

Committees

Standing Committees

Advocacy Committees
Intellectual Freedom Committee
Legislative Committee 

Book Award Committees
Cardinal Cup Committee
Graphic Novel Diversity Award Committee

Planning Committees
Conference Committee

Selection Committees
Awards and Recognition Committee
Nominating Committee
Scholarship Committee
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Field Interest Forums
Collections and Technical Services Forum (CaTS)
College and Research Libraries Forum (VLACRL)
Makerspace Forum
New Members Roundtable
Youth and Family Services Forum

Social Interest Forums
LGBTQIA+ Forum
Librarians of Color Forum

COMING SOON- Graphic Novels and Comics Forum