Librarians and archivists — you’re invited to join the kickoff meeting for a new Community of Practice on Virtual Reading Rooms! 
I’ll share insights from my work as Project Manager for a Mellon-funded planning grant exploring models for mediated digital access to special collections, followed by an open discussion on shared challenges, ideas, and next steps for this new group. 

First! Join the listserv:  
https://lists.clir.org/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=DLF-TS4A-VRR&A=1&Y 
 
Then, register for the kickoff meeting! 
December 16th 2025 
2 PM EST 
Register here:  
https://emory.zoom.us/meeting/register/DAFPbKZmS6WtZYrSUDKZog 

This will be an informal, conversational session to connect colleagues and shape the direction of the community. Whether your institution already offers a virtual reading room or is just starting to explore one, you’re warmly welcome to join. 
Sara Fuchs 
Project Manager, Mellon Virtual Reading Room Planning Grant 
Stuart A. Rose Manuscripts, Archives & Rare Book Library
Emory University