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Random Reference: Advertising the Public Library

In honor of National Library Week, I took a whirl through the Library of Virginia’s published holdings related to librarianship and library services. As the…

Rebecca SchneiderApril 5, 2021

Public Libraries

One Year Later

"We’ll be back in two weeks,” we said. No one could have fathomed that almost one year later we’d still be battling COVID-19.I began working…

Reagen ThalackerMarch 8, 2021

Public Libraries

Public Library Spotlight: Rockbridge Regional Library System

Occasionally, we ask guest writers to share information or stories about researching in our collections, public library programming or activities, and other topics which Library…

Guest ContributorFebruary 8, 2021

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Public Library Spotlight: Library on the Go

Occasionally, we ask guest writers to share information or stories about researching in our collections, public library programming or activities, and other topics which Library…

Guest ContributorDecember 14, 2020

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Public Service in the New Normal: Newport News Public Library and COVID-19

Editor’s Note: The Commonwealth of Virginia’s library systems differ dramatically both in the size of their facilities and the amount of people they serve. The…

Guest ContributorSeptember 14, 2020

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Managing in a Pandemic

Editor’s Note: The Commonwealth of Virginia’s library systems differ dramatically both in the size of their facilities and the amount of people they serve. The…

Guest ContributorAugust 10, 2020

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The Pandemic Pivot

Public libraries are nothing if not resourceful. We’ve done it for centuries, moving from a space which required a membership to being a place for…

Reagen ThalackerJuly 13, 2020

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“Physically distant but still connected”: Public Library Programming During Quarantine

Recent global circumstances have forced us all to change and adapt quickly. It is hard to adapt to a new situation without information, but libraries…

Jessi BennettJune 8, 2020

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“We continue to become more interconnected as a planet”: Public Library Spotlight with Cristina Ramirez

Cristina Ramirez is the Assistant Library Manager at the Varina Area Library in Henrico County. She was due to receive Virginia Commonwealth University’s Unsung Heroes…

Jessi BennettMay 11, 2020

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Public Library Spotlight: A Preservation Partnership

This is a post in our new series highlighting the people and programs of the public libraries of Virginia. To view more posts about our…

Jessi BennettApril 13, 2020

Public Libraries

Status of Virginia Public Libraries During COVID-19

Last updated September 10, 2020. Please click through to the library website for the most recent information. You can still enjoy many digital resources from…

Jessi BennettMarch 17, 2020

Public Libraries

Libraries in the Time of COVID-19

At the time this was originally posted most libraries in Virginia were open. However, as the situation is constantly changing this may not be the…

Nan CarmackMarch 13, 2020

Public Libraries

Public Library Spotlight: Rock ‘N’ Read

This is a post in our new series highlighting the people and programs of the public libraries of Virginia. To view more posts about our…

Guest ContributorMarch 9, 2020

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The 2020 Census: Counting a Hard-to-Count Community

Today's guest blog post is written by Eastern Shore Public Library System Director Cara Burton. Check out the inserts to see the Census 2020 programs…

Guest ContributorMarch 4, 2020

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Public Libraries Snag Wins in VACo’s 2019 Achievement Awards

Congratulations to the four Virginia public libraries recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) for excellence in local government programs! The winning entries for…

Kim ArmentroutOctober 31, 2019