VIVA, The Virtual Library of Virginia

05/15/2026

The next session in VIVA’s AI in Higher Education Webinar Series is right around the corner! 🤖📚

Don’t forget to register for The Messy Process of AI Library Platform Tool Selection happening May 19 from 1:00–3:00 PM EST.

Join us for a practical, honest discussion about the challenges libraries face when evaluating AI tools, building selection frameworks, and navigating the very real “messy middle” of AI decision-making.

Register today: https://vivalib.org/va/aiseries3

05/07/2026

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 — a practical conversation about the real-world challenges libraries face when evaluating AI tools, building decision-making frameworks, and balancing innovation with usability.

This session will feature broad guidance, real case studies, and actionable strategies you can bring back to your own institution.

Register now: vivalib.org/va/aiseries3

04/30/2026

AI tools are everywhere—but how do you actually decide what’s worth using?

Join us on May 19 (1:00–3:00 PM EST) for a hands-on session focused on real-world strategies for evaluating and selecting AI tools in libraries. This panel brings together big-picture insights, practical case studies, and actionable guidance to help you build effective decision-making frameworks.

Register now and explore the full event details: https://vivalib.org/va/aiseries3

04/15/2026

Registration for the 2026 VIVA Collections Forum will close this Friday.

We invite you to join colleagues from across the consortium on May 1 for a timely discussion on “Sync or Sink: Adapting to a Changing Ebook Landscape,” including a keynote panel featuring Tom Bruno (Princeton University).

With both virtual and in-person options available—and dedicated time for networking—we encourage you to secure your spot today.

👉 Register now before the deadline: https://vivalib.org/va/2026CollectionsForum

04/15/2026

Tomorrow’s the day!

The 2026 VIVA Community Forum is almost here—don’t miss your chance to join the conversation on Third Spaces: Libraries as Holistic Social Learning Engines and how libraries are redefining learning, wellness, and creativity.

Featuring keynote speaker Laura Gariepy.

Last chance to register: https://vivalib.org/va/2026CommunityForum

04/13/2026

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!

04/10/2026

Textbooks aren’t just expensive—they’re shaping futures. 📚💸

A new statewide survey of nearly 10,000 Virginia students shows course material costs are influencing major decisions—like where students go to school and what they study.

And compared to 2021? The impact is only growing.

See what students are really saying—read the full blog post at https://vivalib.org/va/VIVAblog/Course-Material-Costs-Survey-2026.

04/09/2026

Don’t forget—the 2026 VIVA Community Forum is only a week away!

Join us as we explore Third Spaces: Libraries as Holistic Social Learning Engines and how libraries are evolving to support learning, wellness, and creativity.

Featuring keynote speaker Laura Gariepy
Register now:

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04/07/2026

The ebook landscape isn’t waiting—and neither should you.

Join us for the 2026 VIVA Collections Forum on May 1 at VCU, from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

This year’s theme, “Sync or Sink: Adapting to a Changing Ebook Landscape,” brings together colleagues for real conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connections. Featuring keynote speaker Tom Bruno (Princeton University).

✨ Hybrid event, but in-person attendance is strongly encouraged for networking and discussion you won’t get on Zoom!

🔗 Register now and secure your spot!
https://vivalib.org/va/2026CollectionsForum

04/06/2026

VIVA has some amazing events coming up. Mark your calendar so you don't miss any!

https://vivalib.org/va/calendar