VIVA was excited that one of our VIVA Open Grants projects were selected as a winner of the inaugural Virginia OER Impact Award
“Foundations of American Education, A Critical Lens,” by Melissa Wells and Courtney Clayton.
#OEWeek26 #VIVAlibraries #VIVAOER
VIVA’s accessibility focus extends to all aspects of our events and meetings. Check out our accessibility guidelines for hosting events: vivalib.org/ld.php?conte...
#AccessibilityFriday #VIVAlibraries
In celebration of Open Education Week, VIVA is highlighting the incredible work of our VIVA Open Grant recipients! 🎉
Explore the projects:
🔗 VIVA Open! Hub: vivaopen.oercommons.org/hubs/viva
🔗 Pressbooks Catalog: viva.pressbooks.pub/catalog/viva...
#OEWeek26 #VIVAlibraries
We’re proud to share VIVA’s Accessibility Roadmap — a strategic plan outlining how we’re strengthening equitable access across our resources, services, and platforms.
Access our Accessibility Roadmap now: bit.ly/viva-accessi...
#AccessibilityFriday #VIVAlibraries #AccessibilityRoadmap
🎉 We’ve been featured!
VIVA’s Print-on-Demand Service is highlighted in this year’s Library Publishing Showcase — and we couldn’t be more excited!
Check out the full spotlight: librarypublishingcreates.org/vivas-print-...
#VIVAlibraries #OER #libpubweek #libpubshowcase
Upcoming VIVA events are listed on an image, including Wednesday, February 18th, from 11-11:50 am an information session titled Small Publishers Approval Plan Expansion, on Thursday, February 19th, from 1pm-2pm, an ILL Systems Drop-In Hour, and on Tuesday, February 24th, a VIVA AI Webinar Series event, titled, AI in the Wilds of Higher Education - Legal Frameworks, Library Licensing, and Creative Collaborations.
VIVA has several upcoming events focused on connection, collaboration, and emerging issues in libraries. We hope you’ll join us! Visit the VIVA event calendar to learn more and register: vivalib.org/va/calendar.
#VIVAlibraries #upcomingevents #VIVAhappenings
Accessibility just got easier in VIVA’s Pressbooks!
Check out our blog to learn more about VIVA's Accessibility Author Assist Tool:
vivalib.org/va/VIVAblog/...
#AccessibilityFriday #VIVAlibraries #ADAtitleII
Preparing for ADA Title II isn’t theoretical—it’s happening now!
Join VIVA Feb 3, 10:00–11:30 AM for a live panel on how Va academic libraries are approaching accessibility planning, licensing, and implementation.
Register: vivalib.libcal.com/event/16270654
#AccessibilityFriday #VIVAlibraries
We’re counting down to the April 24 ADA Title II deadline with #AccessibilityFriday — weekly posts sharing accessibility strategies, member resources, and tools that make a real impact.
Because access should work for everyone.
#VIVALibraries #ADATitleII
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
🌟 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
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
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
📢 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
📅 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
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
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
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
📣 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
