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Find staff by name or by department. If you have a reference question, please use our Ask a Research Question page. The Commonwealth of Virginia's web portal, Virginia.gov, also has a complete listing of all state employees.
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Our staff is available to help you plan your research and find information in our collections. Please complete the form and we'll respond as soon as possible (usually within 1-3 business days).
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Contact us to request a tour of the Library of Virginia. Please provide some potential tour dates and your area of interest via the web form linked below.
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Meet the State Librarian
Dennis Clark serves as the 10th Librarian of Virginia, directing the state library and archives of the Library of Virginia (LVA). Read more about his professional experience prior to joining the Library.
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The new Library of Virginia website launched in June 2025. We continue to update and refine our online services and resources. Please share your thoughts about the new website and any problems you encounter.
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The Library of Virginia moderates two electronic discussion groups, Virginia History and Virginia Roots, that are open to interested researchers worldwide. Many Library of Virginia staff participate in the groups, and provide valuable information about resources available in both the Library of Virginia's collections and in other institutions in Virginia. Other participants are also good sources of information about resources located in collections in other areas.
VA-HIST
VA-HIST is a discussion list for research and writing about Virginia history. Researchers can learn more about the work of other scholars, inquire about the location of resources, debate issues, raise questions, and learn about related events.
VA-ROOTS
VA-ROOTS is a discussion list for research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history. Participants can share the results of research, assist newcomers, inquire about the location of resources, and learn about related events.