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Closing out 2025 feeling grateful.
This year was full of meaningful events, collaboration, and community building—and it only worked because of the VIVA community!

Thank you for showing up and shaping this work with us. 2026 will be even more phenomenal!

#VIVACommunity #VIVA2025 #VIVAlibraries
December 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Registration for the 2025 VIVA Open & Affordable Community Forum closes Friday!

Join us Nov 14 to explore Cultivating Resilience in Education with keynote Sarah Clinton-McCausland (UMD).

Don’t miss out ➡️ vivalib.org/va/open/oacc...

#VIVAForum #VIVALibraries #OpenEd
November 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Big things are happening at VIVA!

Webinars, forums, and community events you don’t want to miss!

👉 Check out our event calendar: vivalib.org/va/calendar

#VIVALibraries #VIVAEvents #VIVACommunity
November 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It’s #OpenAccessWeek! 📚

VIVA is proud to announce the James A. Arieti Open Access Collection—six classics titles now freely available via VIVA Pressbooks.

Learn more on our blog: vivalib.org/va/VIVAblog/...

#OER #OpenAccess #VIVAlibraries #OpenAccessWeek
October 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
UPCOMING EVENT: The final VIVA Open Grant webinar of this application cycle! Join us Friday, October 24 at 10:00 a.m.

Register now: vivalib.libcal.com/event/15424820

Don't miss your last opportunity this cycle to get insights directly from the VIVA team!

#VIVAlibraries #OpenEd #OER
October 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Registration is open for the 2025 VIVA Open & Affordable Community Forum!

Join us Nov 14 at Reynolds CC to explore Cultivating Resilience in Education with keynote Sarah Clinton-McCausland (UMD College Park).

Register today 👉 vivalib.org/va/open/oacc...

#VIVAForum #OpenEd #VIVALibraries
October 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Take a look at what VIVA has coming up! Don't forget to mark your calendars and visit the VIVA calendar for more information: vivalib.org/va/calendar

#VIVAlibraries #VIVAopen #VIVAevents
October 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
VIVA has a lot going on this month! Mark your calendars to keep up with our webinars and office hours! Learn more about upcoming events on our website: vivalib.org/va/calendar.

#vivalibraries #oer #opengrants #vivawebinars
October 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🌟 New OER! From Compliance to CoRegulation explores how classrooms can shift from compliance to supportive communities. Free in multiple formats: doi.org/10.60865/fct...

More info 👉 VIVA Blog: vivalib.org/va/VIVAblog
#OER #OpenEducation #VIVALibraries
October 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Last Day to Register!

Don’t miss the 2025 VIVA Member Meeting

Thursday, October 2
4–6 PM
Richmond Marriott, Salon 4

Registration closes today: vla.org/2025-vla-ann...

Member Meeting page: vivalib.org/va/2025Membe...

#VIVAlibraries #VIVAMemberMeeting #VLA2025 #LibraryLife
September 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The 2025 VIVA Member Meeting is coming up soon! 🎉

📅 Thursday, Oct 2 | 4–6 PM
📍 Richmond Marriott, Salon 4 (at VLA Conference)

Don’t miss updates on VIVA initiatives, vendor highlights, raffle prizes, and the latest swag.
Details 👉 vivalib.org/va/2025Membe...
September 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The 2025 VIVA Member Meeting is approaching!

Oct 2 | 4–6 PM

Richmond Marriott (during VLA Annual Conference)

Join us for updates, networking, and exciting giveaways.

🔗 Details: vivalib.org/va/2025Membe...

📝 Register: vla.memberclicks.net/2025-vla-ann...

#VIVALibraries #VLA2025
August 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
📢 Call for Proposals

We’re looking for engaging sessions for the 2025 Open & Affordable Community Forum on Nov 14!

Submit your proposal today 👉 bit.ly/25oacforum-app

💡 Not presenting? Share your work in the Virginia OER Showcase via the same form!

#OER #OpenEducation #VIVALibraries #HigherEd
August 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
📅 July 31 | 1–2 PM EST
VIVA Community Call: Interlibrary Loan in Transition

GMU & VCU share their journey implementing Rapido!

⚠️ Open to VIVA members only
For more information, visit the event page: vivalib.org/va/navigatin...

#VIVALibraries #ILL #Rapido #LibraryInnovation #ResourceSharing
July 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The VIVA Grants Kickoff is underway! Our grant recipients are back for the final day of their retreat and working hard! Learn more about VIVA Open Grants on our website: vivalib.org/va/open/grants

#VIVAlibraries #academiclibraries #vivaopen #opengrants
July 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The 2025 VIVA ILL Community Forum is off to wonderful start! To learn more about today's event visit the the ILL Forum page: vivalib.org/va/ILL-Forum...

#VIVALibraries #LibraryEvents #AcademicLibraries
July 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Happy Monday! Here's what's coming up this month with VIVA:
-Grants Kickoff Retreat
-ILL Community Forum
-Rapid Publishing Writing Sprint

Full details and calendar at vivalib.org/va/outreach/calendar

#VIVALibraries #AcademicLibraries #LibraryEvents #HigherEducation #ResourceSharing
July 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
📣 VIVA members—register now for the 2025 Pre-Forum System User Group Sessions on July 11

Join 30-minute virtual discussions on:
🔹 ILLiad
🔹 Tipasa
🔹 WorldShare
🔹 RapidILL

A great chance to connect and learn!
🔗 vivalib.libcal.com/calendar/eve...

#VIVAEvents #LibraryLife #ILLTools #VIVALibraries
July 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Each week, we’ll highlight upcoming VIVA events so you can stay connected, informed, and ready to participate.

Don’t forget to register and spread the word!

vivalib.libcal.com/calendar/eve...

#VIVAEvents #ThisWeekAtVIVA #VirginiaLibraries #LibraryLife #ProfessionalDevelopment
June 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM