News & Calendar
Press Release
August 6, 2009
Contact Lori Smuthkochorn - (304) 558-2534 / lori@wvlc.lib.wv.us
State libraries to receive two regional works celebrating West
Virginia Heritage
The Anthology of Appalachian Writers and West Virginia: A
Film History shipped to 173 libraries
Charleston, W.Va. - Two regional works that celebrate the state’s rich heritage will be arriving in libraries beginning in August through a cooperative effort of the West Virginia Library Commission and two other state entities.
The Anthology of Appalachian Writers is a collection of
poetry, fiction, memoirs, heritage writers, as well as new voices. Slated to
release annually, and supported by The Shepherd University Foundation as well as
the
"The arrival of Volume 1 in the Anthology of Appalachian
Writers series is great news for writers from this rich region and for readers
everywhere. Filled with strong voices and arresting photographs, and
featuring work by the recipient of
The DVD set, West Virginia: A Film History, was released
by the West Virginia Humanities Council on June 20, 2009, in honor of the
state’s birthday, West Virginia Day. The 6½ -hour documentary was
originally broadcast on
“It is the unforgettable story of
“With less expendable income, the public looks to the
libraries for educational and recreational needs. The programs and services
which define the library’s role in the community have exploded in recent years
and now include a vast array of resources,” said Karen E. Goff, Secretary of
WVLC. “It is with great pleasure that we help provide these regional works
to all of our state’s libraries.”
For a list of libraries receiving these materials,
contact Lori Smuthkochorn, Public Information Specialist for the West Virginia
Library Commission, at (304) 558-3978 or via e-mail at
lori.l.smuthkochorn@gov.wv.
About the
The mission of the West Virginia Library Commission is to
promote, assist, and support the development of effective and efficient library
services that ensure all citizens in the state access to the highest quality
library services and information resources to meet their needs. For further
information about WVLC, please contact: Karen Goff, Director of Library
Development at the West Virginia Library Commission,
About the
The