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The Innovative Library Classroom 2016: Bringing Balance to Our Success
Preconference workshop and poster sessions on Wednesday, May 11 and Conference on Thursday, May 12, 2016, Radford University, Radford, VA
“What a great conference. The quality of all the presentations was really outstanding. This is really a gem of a conference and outshines many that are larger and more expensive. Well done and thanks for letting me be a part of it."- from 2015 attendee "Best. Library. Conference. In. The. Universe."- another participant's feedback
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2015 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 9am - 5pm Thursday, October 22 and 8:30am - 1:30 pm Friday, October 23.
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. |
Recommendations on Librarian of Congress/ALA
(this message was emailed to the VLA listserv on 10/6/15)
The Virginia Library Association, along with 21 other state library associations and the American Library Association, have sent letters to The White House regarding the vacancy left by Dr. James A. Billington upon his retirement as the Librarian of Congress.
Attached is the letter sent by VLA President Suzy Szasz Palmer on September 28, 2015.
Sincerely,
Lisa R. Varga, VLA Executive Director
Additional resources:
Article in the Christian Science Monitor published yesterday; emphasizes the ALA position: http://www.csmonitor.com/Technology/2015/1005/Why-Silicon-Valley-cares-so-much-about-who-will-lead-the-Library-of-Congress
Press release from Library of Congress, 9/25/15: http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2015/15-174.html
ALA press release from June 2015: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/06/ala-urges-president-obama-select-librarian-head-library-congress |
Things to do in Richmond
Library of Virginia: FREE Tours on Wednesday, October 21
Richmond Restaurant Week http://richmondrestaurantweek.com/. This is a week-long event, October 19-25, where participating restaurants offer a 3-course prix fixe ($29.15) meal to raise money for FeedMore (Central Virginia Food Bank and Meals on Wheels). Feedmore receives $4.15 for each meal served.
Byrd Theatre Open every day; shows second-run movies Tickets: $1.99 http://byrdtheatre.com/ CAT Theatre Private Lives - October 23 - October 24 Tickets: $30 http://cattheatre.com/cat-shows-this-season Hardywood Brewery: the Richmond Symphony The RSO is taking its popular Rush Hour concerts on the road to Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. These one-hour informal concerts feature fantastic orchestral and chamber music and discussion in the Hardywood tasting room. Grab a beer, hit the food trucks and enjoy a great concert at 6:30 on Thursday, October 22. Tickets are $15. https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/bartok/
Modlin Center for the Arts Dorrance Dance - October 22 - October 23 Tickets: $38, adult; $34, senior http://modlin.richmond.edu/events/modlin-arts-presents/dorrance-dance.html Regina Carter - October 24 Tickets: $40, adult; $36, senior http://modlin.richmond.edu/events/modlin-arts-presents/regina-carter.html Richmond Triangle Players Buyer & Cellar - October 22 - October 25 Tickets: $15 - $35 http://www.rtriangle.org/the-season.html Swift Creek Mill Theatre Church Basement Ladies 2 - September 17 - October 24 Tickets: $38, theatre only; $55, buffet & theatre http://www.swiftcreekmill.com/church-basement-ladies-2/ Virginia Historical Society Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times Opens October 18. Tickets: $20, non-members; free, members. http://www.vahistorical.org/what-you-can-see/upcoming-exhibitions Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Walk-in Highlights Tour; Jazz Cafe; Fourth Fridays: Meet Up with Art; Friday Art & Wine Tours All free and no registration/reservation required http://vmfa.museum/calendar/ (choose October | October 21) Virginia Repertory Theatre Peter and the Starcatcher - October 1 - October 25 Tickets: $46, premium; $38, standard; $30, value http://va-rep.org/show_peter_and.html The Fabulous Lipitones - September 18 - October 25 Tickets: $40 http://va-rep.org/show_fabulous_lipitones.html |
Library of Virginia Tours for VLA Conference Attendees (Wednesday)
Looking for an engaging, fun and FREE opportunity to learn a bit about some of the Library of Virginia's unique treasures and tour behind the scenes? The Library is one of the oldest agencies of Virginia government, founded in 1823 to preserve and provide access to the state's printed and manuscript holdings. Our collection, which has grown steadily through the years, is the most comprehensive resource in the world for the study of Virginia history, culture, and government. Please join us for a special VLA presentation!
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 21st 2:00 – 3:30 pm Location: Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219 We will have two tracks (select the ticket for the tour that most interests you.) If you chose Track Archives – Your tour will begin in our Exhibition area with our Exhibition Coordinator, get behind the scenes and hear more about our exhibit program, followed by a trip to our 4th Floor Archival Stack to view a wide variety of collections with our staff archivists, and then onto to our Board Room with a variety of collections and staff represented (manuscripts, maps, rare books, prints & photographs, state and local records.) If you chose Track Library – Your tour will begin in the Conservation lab with our Conservator and see what is being worked on in the lab, followed by a trip to our 5th floor to see and experience our Acquisitions and Access Management area and hear about the librarians and their work, and then onto to our Board Room with a variety of collections and staff represented (manuscripts, maps, rare books, prints & photographs, state and local records.) Register here (USE the password: tour) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/library-of-virginia-tour-tickets-18149741365
Cindy S. Church Continuing Education Consultant Library of Virginia (804)-692-3773 (phone) (804)-692-3771 (fax) |
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