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📢 Registration is OPEN! 🎉 The 2026 VIVA Community Forum is diving into Third Spaces. Featuring keynote speaker Laura Gariepy, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss! ✨ Save your spot now: vivalib.libcal.com/calendar/event… #VIVACommunityForum #VIVALibraries #ThirdSpaces

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?content… #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/vivaop… #AccessibilityFriday #VIVAlibraries

We’re proud to share a new video introducing 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-accessibi…

🎉 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-on… #VIVAlibraries #OER #libpubweek #libpubshowcase

We’re working to make all VIVA resources fully accessible. This takes time, and we’re committed to getting it right. Need an accessible version of VIVA materials? Submit a request here: bit.ly/viva-accessibl… #VIVAlibraries #AccessibilityFriday

AI in higher ed: legal risks, fair use, licensing, governance & ethical research collaboration. Join VIVA on Feb 24 (1–3 PM EST). Registration closes Monday, Feb 23. Last chance to register — don’t miss it. #VIVAlibraries #AI #VIVAwebinars

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/VI… #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

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! #2025Reflections #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-f… #VIVAForum #VIVALibaries #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. See our blog post for more info: vivalib.org/va/VIVAblog/Ar… #OER #OpenAccess #VIVA

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). Register today 👉 vivalib.org/va/open/oacc-f… #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