Yes, anyone who has researched in the LVA knows it to be a treasure
house of Virginia history, so why is it still shuttered to the public
who pays for it? Surely, there must be a reasonable and safe way to open
it back up to the many students and genealogists who need this vital
resource to continue their research. If the many food markets and
restaurants can open under some social distancing guidelines, so could
the LVA in some manner. Books do not have to circulate at present, but
do open the microfilm section which can be done. Why has it not been
done already? If many people don't feel safe enough to return, then let
it open to those who feel comfortable enough to do so.
Stuart L. Butler
On 6/11/2020 9:32 AM, Brooks, Vincent wrote:
> As a trusted educational institution that strives to inspire learning and
> encourage understanding, the Library of Virginia supports Governor
> Northam's calls last week for a more comprehensive examination of our
> commonwealth's history. The Library houses local court records, state
> records, personal papers, business records, newspapers, special
> collections, books, journals, etc., that date back to the 1600's.
> Collectively, these records contain the names of millions of African
> Americans both enslaved and free. Taken as a whole, these individual
> stories help to shed light on the narrative of a people that has not been
> fully told. By actively engaging the commonwealth's divisive past, we hope
> to inspire Virginians to create a unified future. Today's The
> UncommonWealth provides information on how to discover more about the
> African American experience found in our digital collections.
>
>
> https://uncommonwealth.virginiamemory.com/blog/2020/06/11/facing-our-history-forging-our-future/
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