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2016 VLA Scholarship Raffle Tickets For Sale

Want to purchase tickets for the VLA Scholarship Raffle in advance?

Pay now and your tickets will be held for you at the Scholarship Booth and can be picked up any time between 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday, October 27, and 8:30am - 1:30 pm Friday, October 28.

Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. (ex: $25 gets you 15 tickets)

Please click here and enter the total dollar amount for the number of tickets you wish to purchase.

 

Call for Session Proposals: 2017 VLA Professional Associates Conference – “What’s In A Name?”

We are now accepting session proposals for the 2017 VLA Professional Associates Conference – “What’s In A Name?”, which will be held at the Newport News Marriott City Center, May 22, 2017. Please consider presenting sessions that discuss Outreach/Marketing, Youth Services, Adult Services, Special Services, Technical Services, and General Services for our patrons.

Proposals are invited for 45-minute presentations.

Deadline for submission has been extended to November 30, 2016.  All submissions will be reviewed by the VLAPAF Board and notification of acceptance will be given in January of 2017.

Up to two presenters per session will receive 50% off conference registration fees.

Please click on this link to fill out the session proposal form:  2017 VLA Professional Associates Forum Session Proposal

Thank you for your interest in the VLAPAF!

Kathy Clevenger, VLAPAF 2017 Chair

 

Use Roommate Finder for the VLA Conference

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The VLA Annual Conference is fast approaching and the VLA room block at the Homestead has sold out!

But never fear, intrepid conference-goers! VLA has created a Roommate Finder to help you out. Maybe you have a room and want a roommate to help ease the financial burden. Or maybe you missed the chance to book a room for yourself. Either way, just fill out the Roommate Finder Form today and we will do our best to match you with a roommate! The deadline to submit your form is September 30. Remember to include your email so we can connect you with your roommate!

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Webinar: Opportunities for Inclusion in Academic Libraries with Natisha Harper

Description: VLA's Diversity and Inclusion Forum will be sponsoring the webinar Opportunities for Inclusion in Academic Libraries on Monday Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cost: $10 for VLA members, $15 for non-members (non-refundable*)
After this one-hour webinar, participants will be able to: 

  • Examine bias and determine if changes need to be made in the library.
  • Develop strategies for cultural inclusion outside of the traditional programming initiatives.
  • Create approaches to make the library welcoming to all groups.
  • Identify outreach strategies that connect patrons through social engagement.
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VLA Job Search Webinar - Public Libraries Q&A Panel

Description: Please join us for our 2nd Job Search Webinar on Wednesday August 31st at 2pm. This time we will focus on public libraries!

Searching for an job in public libraries? Want to be able to pick the brains of someone who has been on both sides of the table? The Virginia Library Association is hosting a FREE webinar featuring a Q&A session will allow you to ask all your burning questions about resumes, cover letters, phone interviews, and all the other facets of a public library job search. This webinar is sponsored and organized by the VLA Continuing Education Committee.

Register by clicking here.

 
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