Virginia's Academic Library Consortium

Community Forum and Member Meeting

The Outreach Event Planning Committee plans and organizes the annual VIVA Member Meeting and VIVA Community Forum.

Community Forum

Hosted virtually each spring, the VIVA Community Forum brings together members of the consortium for a shared learning experience centered around a timely theme. Participants hear from expert speakers and engage in thoughtful conversations, all from the convenience of their own location.

The 2025 Community Forum was April 10. Visit the 2025 Community Forum webpage for more information about this year's event.

Member Meeting

Held each fall in conjunction with the VLA Annual Meeting, the VIVA Member Meeting offers attendees the chance to hear timely updates on consortium initiatives, engage directly with vendors, and enter for a chance to win exciting giveaways. It's an excellent opportunity to stay informed and connect with colleagues across the state.

The Outreach Planning committee will start planning this year's Member Meeting in the coming months. Please visit the 2024 Member Meeting webpage for more information about last year's event. A link to this year's event webpage will be posted here when it becomes available.

Presentations from Previous Forums/Meetings

Presentations from VIVA Events are available on

Presentations are organized into collections corresponding to the forum at which they were delivered. To search previous Community Forums or Member Meetings, visit:

Previous Community Forum/Member Meeting Agendas

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Committee Chair

Loftan Hooker
Virginia Commonwealth University

Members

Kate Lynch
Hampden-Sydney College
Term expires 6/30/25

JoHannah Lowder
Liberty University
Term expires 6/30/26

Monica McLean
Germanna Community College
Term expires 6/30/26

Elizabeth Teaff
Washington & Lee University
Term expires 6/30/25

Lisa Vassady
Radford University
Term expires 6/30/26

Ex Officio

Katara Hofmann
VIVA