Welcome!
The West Virginia Library Association (WVLA) was established in 1914 to promote library service and librarianship in West Virginia. Since then, WVLA has offered leadership in the development and expansion of library services of all types. Through the work of its Divisions, Roundtables, and Committees, WVLA advocates for library issues, distributes public information, and develops continuing education opportunities. WVLA recognizes outstanding achievements in librarianship and literature through an awards program and encourages the development of new library professionals by granting scholarships. WVLA fosters communication among members through an online discussion list and a bi-monthly newsletter, WV Libraries. We invite you to join WVLA and become a member of our our growing, active, and informed association.
News
2008 Conference Information on Blogger
Current information about the 2008 Annual Conference, December 3-5, 2008 at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs is now being posted on the conference blog at http://wvla2008.blogspot.com/. The call for proposals is open until August 15th. Information about accommodations is there, and schedules and events will be posted as they become available.
School Library Division Summer Refresher Workshop
The School Library Division invites you (Word) (PDF) to attend their Summer Refresher Workshop, July 16, 2008 at Fairmont State University. The tentative program is now available (Word) (PDF). You can register by mail using this form (Word) (PDF).
2008 Conference Call for Proposals
You are invited to submit a session proposal for the 2008 WVLA Annual Conference. Program suggestions addressing literature, user services, digital information and technologies, collection management, technical services, administration, leadership, children’ services, trustee training, instruction and other library/librarian related topics are welcomed. Use one of the forms on the 2008 Conference Proposal Page.
Nominate Someone You Know! 2008 Award Nomination Forms are Available
The 2008 Conference is coming up and four awards are presented to outstanding leaders in Librarianship in West Virginia. The Certificate of merit for service to libraries and librarianship in West Virginia, the Dora Ruth Parks Award, the Book Award for an outstanding publication, and Frederic J. Glazer Library Innovation Award are all awarded at the Conference banquet. Nomination forms are available on the Awards Committee page.
Library Day at the Legislature Photos
Check out the photos of the WVLA Librarians and politicians at Library Day at the Legislature 2008.
Reduced Tuition for MSLIS
West Virginia Library Association has partnered with Drexel University to provide its valued members with the opportunity to earn an ALA accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science conveniently online while receiving 20% off of the regular Drexel University tuition rate. Learn More (Word)
The ALA has launched a new library career web site: LibraryCareers.org. The web site offers information about the library profession and information pertaining to educational and financial assistance and opportunities.
