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Virginia Library Association

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Developing, promoting, and improving libraries, and supporting library staff in the Commonwealth of Virginia

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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy@librarypolicy.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Our team's Lisa Varga was thrilled to be in Virginia for a screening of the new film "The Librarians", along with staff and leaders from the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library and library workers from across the state (many from the VA Library Association). Thank you JMRL for a wonderful event!

ALA Associate Executive Director of Public Policy & Advocacy Lisa Varga, standing with staff and friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, in the Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, VA.ALA Associate Executive Director of Public Policy & Advocacy Lisa Varga posing with Molly Barnard, Library Director of the Washington County Public Library in Virginia.BildDavid Plunkett, Director of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library in Virginia, and ALA Associate Executive Director of Public Policy & Advocacy Lisa Varga, sitting together on stage in front of a screen that reads "The Librarians"
ALA Public Policy & Advocacy@librarypolicy.bsky.social · last yr.

PPA is incredibly proud of our team's leader Lisa Varga for her recognition by the Virginia Library Association! Lisa, a longtime leader and champion for libraries in Virginia, was awarded Lifetime Membership of VLA in April and will be honored at the upcoming VLA conference. Congratulations, Lisa!

Virginia Library Association 2025 Honorary Life Membership: Lisa Varga. - Whereas, Lisa Varga has faithfully served the Virginia Library Association as Executive Director since 2010; - Whereas, Lisa Varga has elevated the Association to its highest membership rates; institutional participation; and conference attendance; - Whereas, Lisa Varga effectively advocated for Virginia libraries through Freedom to Read and First Amendment threats; - Whereas, Lisa Varga has guided the Association to be more diverse, inclusive, and equitable; - Whereas, Lisa Varga has provided support, mentorship, and collaboration locally, regionally, and nationally; - Therefore, we proclaim Lisa Varga as an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Virginia Library Association as we wish her well in performing the same for the American Library Association. Presented April 3, 2025 by Vivian Washington, 2025 President. VLA, Virginia Library Association.