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ACRL’s Virginia chapter hosting summer regional programs at JMU and VSU

This is not a VIVA sponsored event, but may be of interest to VIVA librarians. The following information was provided by Luke Vilelle, Public Services Librarian, Wyndham Robertson Library, Hollins University, 540-362-6592, lvilelle@hollins.edu

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ACRL’s Virginia chapter is pleased to invite you to attend one of our two summer regional programs. The events, held July 29 at James Madison University and Aug. 5 at Virginia State University, will each feature a panel session on “Making the peer review process work for you,” a tour/discussion of new/renovated library spaces, and the opportunity to network with colleagues.

Wednesday, July 29 @ James Madison University’s East Campus Library (opened in 2008)

Wednesday, Aug. 5 @ Virginia State University’s Johnston Memorial Library (renovated in 2004)

REGISTRATION: To register for the program most convenient to you, please e-mail Luke Vilelle (lvilelle@hollins.edu). There is no cost to register, but space is limited, so please register early. The only cost associated with the program will be the cost of your lunch, should you choose to join us.

The details and program agenda are below. Directions and room location information will be provided to registrants.

Western Regional (in Harrisonburg): July 29

James Madison’s East Campus Library (opened in 2008)

9:30-10:00, Registration/arrival

10:00-10:15, Introductions

10:15-11:00, Panel: “Making the peer review process work for you”

· Jody Fagan, editor of the Journal of Web Librarianship and chair of the ALA Poster Sessions committee

· Lesley Moyo, reviewer for The Electronic Library (and recipient of the journal’s 2008 Outstanding Reviewer Award)

· Candice Benjes-Small, co-chair of the VLACRL 2009 conference committee

11:15-12:30, Learning Spaces in the East Campus Library (tour and discussion, led by East Campus Library Services Director John McGehee)

12:30-1:45, lunch (optional)

Parking: free

Lunch: TBA, at a nearby restaurant.

Eastern Regional (in Petersburg): Aug. 5

Virginia State University’s Johnston Memorial Library (renovated in 2004)

9:30-10:00, Registration/arrival

10:00-10:15, Introductions

10:15-11:00, Panel: “Making the peer review process work for you”

· Christopher Millson-Martula, editor of College & Undergraduate Libraries

· Joan Ruelle, member of the ACRL 2009 Conference Contributed Papers committee

· Luke Vilelle, co-chair of the VLACRL 2009 conference committee

11:15-12:30, Tour/discussion of the James Hugo Johnston Memorial Library

12:30-1:45, Lunch (optional)

Parking: free

Lunch: TBA, most likely at a nearby restaurant.

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Luke Vilelle

Public Services Librarian

Wyndham Robertson Library, Hollins University

540-362-6592

lvilelle@hollins.edu

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