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VIVA: About VIVA

Virginia's Academic Library Consortium

This guide has variable layouts and houses the majority of the "sub" pages for VIVA's website.

About VIVA

VIVA is the academic library consortium of Virginia, serving 71 of the non-profit academic libraries, including all 39 public colleges and universities, 31 independent universities, and the Library of Virginia. Through cooperative and shared collection development, resource sharing, open and affordable programs, education and training opportunities, and strategic initiatives, VIVA directly supports academic institutions across the state in providing access to high quality academic resources for students and faculty at Virginia institutions.

The About pages provide detailed information about VIVA, including mission, structure, service, and funding.