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New Librarian of Virginia Took the
Helm on Jan. 25
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Dennis T. Clark, the new
Librarian of Virginia, started his position on Jan. 25, 2024, which was also the
first day of the Library of Virginia’s third century. The Library was founded by
the General Assembly on Jan. 24, 1823, and celebrated its bicentennial last
year.
The 10th State Librarian, Clark brings more than 12 years of
senior leadership experience in academic research libraries, most recently as
chief of researcher engagement and general collections at the Library of Congress
in Washington, D.C. We welcome him to the Library!
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Feb. 23 Documentary Film Screening
Commemorates Black History Month
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Join us at 2:00 p.m. on Friday,
Feb. 23 for a preview screening of the documentary film
Current: A Descendant's Journey for Truth followed by a
discussion with producer Pam Smith, director Loria King and other members of the
film’s team. The filmmakers ride the rivers and walk the land that brought
enslaved people to the shores of Virginia and to the places of their bondage and
resistance. According to the filmmakers, the documentary explores the legacies of
enslavement and what it will take for our country to repair and heal.
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Presented in honor of
Black History Month, the film includes commentary from Jenna Owens with the
Getting Word African American Oral History Project at Monticello, genealogist Dr.
Shelley Viola Murphy and historian and author Edward Ayers, among many others.
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Find Your Story in Virginia’s Past
with Our Genealogy Workshop Series
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The Library of Virginia,
the world’s most comprehensive resource for records documenting the lives of
Virginians, has announced its 2024 Genealogy
Workshop Series for those who are new to family history research or who want
to delve deeper into historic records.
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The series begins on
March 1 with a beginner’s workshop, “Finding Your Family History: An Introduction
to Genealogical Research.” Intermediate-level workshops include “How to Trace Your
Virginia Roots,” “Early Virginia Genealogy,” “Out of the Shadows: Little-Known
Records for Virginia Genealogy” and “Every House Tells a Story: How to Research
the History of Your Home & Neighborhood.” A virtual genealogy workshop on cemetery
records closes out the series on Oct. 4.
Registration is required.
In-person workshops are $25 ($20 for Library of Virginia Foundation members) and
the virtual workshop is $15 ($10 for Library of Virginia Foundation members).
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LVA On the Go Hits the Road Again in
March
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The Library of Virginia
is heading back on the road again next month with LVA On the Go! Our custom-built
van will tour the state this year to bring some of the Library’s vast resources,
staff expertise and programming to locations across the commonwealth.
We
will be visiting Staunton Public Library on March 9 to engage visitors with
local history, family history, educational materials and more. For more
information, contact Peter North at 804.692.3536 or peter.north@lva.virginia.gov.
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Community engagement & partnerships specialist Ashley
Craig, center, helped to introduce our Transforming the Future interns cohort to
the Library in 2023.
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Library of Virginia
Summer Internships Deadline Is Feb.
23
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The deadline to apply
for the Library of Virginia’s 2024 Transforming the Future of Libraries & Archives
Summer Internships is Feb. 23, 2024.
These paid internships
are open to undergraduate college students from diverse backgrounds who are
currently underrepresented in the library, archives and public history fields.
Student interns will work alongside staff members on projects throughout the
Library. We hope that their experiences will inspire serious consideration of
careers in libraries, archives or museums. We encourage current college students
and recent college graduates to apply.
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Virginia Chronicle Newspaper
Database
Reaches a 4.2 Million
Milestone
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The Library of Virginia’s database of
digitized newspapers, Virginia
Chronicle, has reached a page count of nearly 4.2
million! Many new titles spanning the years 1836–2019 have been
added to the site since last fall, providing online visitors with access to a
growing collection of weeklies and dailies from localities across Virginia. Look
for the “New Arrivals” list now featured on the homepage to see titles added
recently to the database.
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Add Some Local Color to
Your Game Night
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Get the Richmond Edition Monopoly board
game at the Virginia Shop! The commonwealth’s capital is one of 24 cities featured
in the classic board game’s Community Editions series. A great gift for Richmond
residents or fans, this edition highlights landmarks and locations such as the
James River, the Virginia War Memorial, Belle Isle, Joe’s Inn and Carytown.
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