VIVA @vivalibraries
The Virtual Library of Virginia is the consortium of academic libraries within the Commonwealth of Virginia. vivalib.org Joined May 2016-
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Don’t miss the next session in VIVA’s AI in Higher Education Webinar Series! Join us on May 19 from 1:00–3:00 PM EST for The Messy Process of AI Library Platform Tool Selection. Register now: vivalib.org/va/aiseries3 #VIVAlibraries #AIinLibraries #HigherEd #LibraryInnovation
Registration for the 2026 VIVA Collections Forum closes Friday. Join us May 1 at VCU (hybrid!) for “Sync or Sink: Adapting to a Changing Ebook Landscape.” Keynote: Tom Bruno Register before it’s too late: vivalib.org/va/2026Collect… #VIVAlibraries #2026VIVACollectionsForum
Something exciting is on the horizon… actually, a lot of things. Join us for upcoming events designed to connect, inspire, and spark ideas. 📅 Mark your calendar + register today. #VIVAlibraries #VIVAevents
Don’t forget—the 2026 VIVA Community Forum is next week! Join us as we explore Libraries as Holistic Social Learning Engines. Featuring keynote speaker Laura Gariepy Register now: vivalib.org/va/2026Communi… #VIVAlibraries #2026VIVACommunityForum
The ebook landscape isn’t waiting—and neither should you. Don't miss your chance to register for the 2026 VIVA Collections Forum! vivalib.org/va/2026Collect… #VIVAlibraries #VIVAevents #2026VIVACollectionsForum
VIVA has some amazing events coming up. Mark your calendar so you don't miss any! vivalib.org/va/calendar #VIVAlibraries #VIVAevents
📢 Registration is OPEN! 🎉 The 2026 VIVA Community Forum is diving into Third Spaces. Featuring keynote speaker Laura Gariepy, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss! ✨ Save your spot now: vivalib.libcal.com/calendar/event… #VIVACommunityForum #VIVALibraries #ThirdSpaces
VIVA was excited that one of our VIVA Open Grants projects were selected as a winner of the inaugural Virginia OER Impact Award “Foundations of American Education, A Critical Lens,” by Melissa Wells and Courtney Clayton. #OEWeek26 #VIVAlibraries #VIVAOER
VIVA’s accessibility focus extends to all aspects of our events and meetings. Check out our accessibility guidelines for hosting events: vivalib.org/ld.php?content… #AccessibilityFriday #VIVAlibraries
In celebration of Open Education Week, VIVA is highlighting the incredible work of our VIVA Open Grant recipients! 🎉 Explore the projects: VIVA Open! Hub: vivaopen.oercommons.org/hubs/viva Pressbooks Catalog: viva.pressbooks.pub/catalog/vivaop… #AccessibilityFriday #VIVAlibraries
We’re proud to share a new video introducing VIVA’s Accessibility Roadmap — a strategic plan outlining how we’re strengthening equitable access across our resources, services, and platforms. Access our Accessibility Roadmap now: bit.ly/viva-accessibi…
🎉 We’ve been featured! VIVA’s Print-on-Demand Service is highlighted in this year’s Library Publishing Showcase — and we couldn’t be more excited! Check out the full spotlight: librarypublishingcreates.org/vivas-print-on… #VIVAlibraries #OER #libpubweek #libpubshowcase
We’re working to make all VIVA resources fully accessible. This takes time, and we’re committed to getting it right. Need an accessible version of VIVA materials? Submit a request here: bit.ly/viva-accessibl… #VIVAlibraries #AccessibilityFriday
AI in higher ed: legal risks, fair use, licensing, governance & ethical research collaboration. Join VIVA on Feb 24 (1–3 PM EST). Registration closes Monday, Feb 23. Last chance to register — don’t miss it. #VIVAlibraries #AI #VIVAwebinars
VIVA has several upcoming events focused on connection, collaboration, and emerging issues in libraries. We hope you’ll join us! Visit the VIVA event calendar to learn more and register: vivalib.org/va/calendar. #VIVAlibraries #upcomingevents #VIVAhappenings
Accessibility just got easier in VIVA’s Pressbooks! Check out our blog to learn more about VIVA's Accessibility Author Assist Tool: vivalib.org/va/VIVAblog/VI… #AccessibilityFriday #VIVAlibraries #ADAtitleII
Preparing for ADA Title II isn’t theoretical—it’s happening now! Join VIVA Feb 3, 10:00–11:30 AM for a live panel on how Va academic libraries are approaching accessibility planning, licensing, and implementation. Register: vivalib.libcal.com/event/16270654 #AccessibilityFriday
We’re counting down to the April 24 ADA Title II deadline with #AccessibilityFriday — weekly posts sharing accessibility strategies, member resources, and tools that make a real impact. Because access should work for everyone. #VIVALibraries #ADATitleII
Closing out 2025 feeling grateful! This year was full of meaningful events, collaboration, and community building—and it only worked because of the VIVA community! Thank you for showing up and shaping this work with us! #2025Reflections #VIVAlibraries
Registration for the 2025 VIVA Open & Affordable Community Forum closes Friday! Join us Nov 14 to explore Cultivating Resilience in Education with keynote Sarah Clinton-McCausland (UMD). Don’t miss out ➡️ vivalib.org/va/open/oacc-f… #VIVAForum #VIVALibaries #OpenEd
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