Libraries Lead Students Into the 21st Century

Why Did the Virtual Library of Virginia Develop?

The Virtual Library n Reaction to dramatic growth in information technology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg

The Virtual Library Reaction to dramatic growth in information technology n Seizing the opportunity to offer more resources

Thomas Nelson Community College Hampton

The Virtual Library Reaction to dramatic growth in information technology Seizing the opportunity to offer more resources n Creative response to rising materials’ costs

Hollins University Roanoke

The Virtual Library Reaction to dramatic growth in information technology Seizing the opportunity to offer more resources Vehicle to respond creatively to rising materials’ costs n Partnership between Virginia General Assembly and academic libraries

The State Capitol Richmond

What is the Virtual Library?

VIVA is... n An information resource for Virginia’s students

n Thousands of information sources An information resource for Virginia’s students VIVA is...

n Brought together through the Internet An information resource for Virginia’s students Thousands of information sources VIVA is...

University of Richmond Richmond

n Available to students statewide An information resource for Virginia’s students Thousands of information sources Brought together through the Internet VIVA is...

Ferrum College Ferrum

Averett College Danville

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond

Mary Washington College Fredericksburg

Old Dominion University Norfolk

How Does VIVA Help Students?

n Prepares students to compete in a global marketplace

University of Richmond Richmond

n Provides immediate access to up-to- date information Prepares students to compete in a global marketplace

n 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Prepares students to compete in a global marketplace Provides immediate access to up-to-date information

Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville

n Materials can be printed, downloaded or ed to save time Prepares students to compete in a global marketplace Provides immediate access to up-to-date information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Virginia Highlands Community College Abingdon

College of William & Mary Williamsburg

n Provides access to full text resources Prepares students to compete in a global marketplace Provides immediate access to up-to-date information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Materials can be printed, downloaded or ed to save time

n Provides access to books owned by cooperating libraries Prepares students to compete in a global marketplace Provides immediate access to up-to-date information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Materials can be printed, downloaded or ed to save time Provides access to full text resources

College of William & Mary Williamsburg

n Provides access to college and university library catalogs Prepares students to compete in a global marketplace Provides immediate access to up-to-date information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Materials can be printed, downloaded or ed to save time Provides access to full text resources Provides access to books owned by cooperating libraries

HowDoes VIVA Help Virginia? How Does VIVA Help Virginia?

n Provides resources equitably to all students

n Helps busy students save time Provides resources equitably to all students

Thomas Nelson Community College Hampton

Marymount University Arlington

n Develops an educated workforce Provides resources equitably to all students Helps busy students save time

n Invests in Virginia’s future Provides resources equitably to all students Helps busy students save time Develops an educated workforce