About Us

The Prince William Librarians’ Association was formed in 1991 as an affiliate of the Virginia Educational Media Association (VEMA). In 1996 PWSLA received the Intellectual Freedom Award from VEMA, enabling PWSLA to begin its own grant programs.

The VEMA membership voted to change the name to Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) in November 2011. The purpose of VAASL is the improvement of learning in Virginia through effective and efficient use of instructional media and technology. VAASL is a state affiliate of the American Association of School Librarians.

Vision:

Working to strengthen school libraries and empower Future Ready Learners.

Mission:

• Promoting professional learning and collegiality

• Endeavoring to meet National School Library Standards

• Strengthening library services for Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park school communities

• Providing a forum for common library issues

Past Presidents

2021 - 2022 Tammy Hinkle

2019 – 2021 Beth van Kan

2017 – 2019 Carolyn Vibbert

2015 – 2017 Elizabeth (Beth) Bowen

2013 – 2015 Kathryn Stavros

2011 – 2013 Tanya Parrott

2009 – 2011 Krista Britton

2005 – 2007 Chris Flench

2002 – 2004 Alicia Garbelman

2001 – 2002 Eowana Jordan

1999 – 2001 Beth O’Connell

1998 – 1999 Alicia Garbelman

1997 – 1998 Sylvia Hoskins

1996 – 1997 Nancy Thaete

1995 – 1996 Bill Fulp

1994 – 1995 Julia (Judy) Critchfield

1993 – 1994 Nancy Supler

1992 – 1993 Frances Michaels

1991 – 1992 Jan Weidner