Virginia Libraries(1928–1932) was issued quarterly by the Virginia State Library, Extension Division. There are no VLA publications between 1933 and 1937.

News Letter (1938–42) was published annually and sponsored by the Junior Members Round Table, Virginia Library Association.

Virginia Library Bulletin (1943–1953) was “issued occasionally in the interest of Virginia libraries.” (The “occasional” publication schedule was probably due to WWII and its aftermath.)

Virginia Librarian (1954–1973) was published quarterly as the “official organ of the Virginia Library Association.”

Virginia Librarian Newsletter (1974–1986) was published six times per year, adding the word “Newsletter” to its title.

Virginia Librarian (1987–1995) was published quarterly.

Virginia Libraries (1996–present) was published quarterly and continues to be published quarterly today.

The first issue of the VLA Newsletter was published in February 1987 and stated the following on its cover:

This is the first issue of a new monthly VLA publication designed to provide the membership of VLA with timely, up-to-date information of interest to all librarians throughout the state. We plan to include a monthly calendar, personnel changes, membership information, reports of pertinent meetings around the state, and notices of region, forum, and section activities.

VLA Newsletter was published ten times yearly and continues to be published ten times yearly today.