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Regional Library Director Groups

These groups are formed for the purpose of directors having the chance to network, learn from and support each other, and also serve as a regular contact point with the Library of Virginia.  Depending on the group, some organized professional development may also occur.  The groups are self-governing and the role of convener typically is rotated annually.  The groups are based on Virginia Library Association (VLA) regions with some additional subdivisions and overlaps, based on geography and convenience.  Each group has its own listserv, hosted by the Library of Virginia.  Directors wishing to join or update the listserv selections may email Paranita Carpenter at paranita.carpenter@lva.virginia.gov.

 

VLA Regions Map  |  Director’s Location Map  |  Region 1Region 2  |  Region 3  |  Region 4  |  Region 5  |  Region 6


Region 1: Nicknamed Wild Turkeys, meets quarterly


Region 2: SALAD (Southside Area Library Directors), meets quarterly. Split into East and West subgroups October 2022

East West

Region 3:  Two directors groups in this region – TALDC , and Three Rivers Library Directors.

3A – TALDC (Tidewater Area Library Director Consortium), meets monthly

3B  – Three Rivers Library Directors, meets quarterly


Region 4:  CALD (Capital Area Library Directors), meets monthly


Region 5: This group typically meets with librarians from the Northern VA, District of Columbia and Southern MD, called “COG.”


Region 6: Mountain 6, meets quarterly

 

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