Abstract

In this letter to the Virginia Library Association membership at the end of her term as President, the author shares highlights and initiatives from the year. These include: the annual conference with the theme of Peace, Love, Libraries and its connection to libraries as a place of community discussion; the new affiliate membership model that VLA introduced this year; establishment of the Librarians of Color Forum; and the name change of the Diversity & Inclusion Forum to LGBTQIA+. The letter also describes upcoming changes to the Virginia Libraries journal; three programs by VLACRL; programming successes from the CaTS Forum; a professional associates survey project; regional programs; the New Members Round Table mentorship program; VLA manual changes regarding VALLA program requirements; and a letter from VLA countering Macmillan’s planned ebook platform changes.

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