The VLA Paraprofessional Forum's 2000 Conference

The Paraprofessional Forum of the Virginia Library Association held its eighth annual two-day conference on May 22-23, 2000, at the University of Richmond. Four hundred and eighty-six library personnel from eight states and the District of Columbia attended the conference. This year’s theme was “Reaching for the Stars: Success, Recognition, Professionalism,” with Wanda Brown and Clara Stanley of Virginia Tech co-chairing the event. Three keynote speakers, twenty-four sessions, and fourteen roundtables were offered to this year’s conference participants. The annual Sunday evening picnic was introduced with a western theme this year, and good food and lots of door prizes were offered. The Monday night social was also a success with the help of DJ Ronnie Gilder from Richmond. Door prizes and gag gifts highlighted the evening, and conference participants joined enthusiastically in the evening’s dancing and entertainment.