Session presented at the Virginia Library Association annual conference, Williamsburg, VA September, 2013.

1. VALLA
What we learned from the Virginia Library
Leadership Academy

2. What we learned from VALLA
Elizabeth Hensley
Culpeper County Library
Nan Carmack
Campbell County Library
Teresa Doherty
Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries

3. 5 Ws of VALLA
Who can participate?
● Current library leaders
● Anyone who is interested in becoming a
leader in libraries
● Librarians, paraprofessionals,
administrators, faculty, directors, managers,
volunteers
● You!

4. 5 Ws of VALLA
What is VALLA?
The Virginia Library Leadership Academy offers
an opportunity to focus on leadership in the
library environment. Participants attend a 2-day
workshop and then complete a project to
benefit the library professional and their
community.

5. 5 Ws of VALLA
When and where is VALLA held?
● May 5-6, 2014
● Beautiful Staunton, Virginia, at the Stonewall
Jackson Hotel and Conference Center

6. 5 Ws of VALLA
Why participate?
● To learn how to lead, and how to supervise
● To gain confidence in your abilities
● To give back to the library community
● To propose and complete a project that is
meaningful to you and your library

7. 5 Ws of VALLA (and 1 H)
How do I apply?
● Online application (available in November)
● Letter of recommendation
● Statement of support from your library
director/dean/highest ranking library official
● Registration fee (upon acceptance)

8. Our panelists
● Clint Rudy
Library director, Suffolk Public Library
● Shari Henry
Branch manager, Arlington Public Library
● Donna-Jo Webster
Branch manager, Pamunkey Regional
Library

9. Questions?
Email Teresa Doherty, the VALLA Wrangler, at
mtdohert@vcu.edu