This report describes a series of workshops and a forum held to identify and assess existing collections in Northern Virginia institutions (libraries, universities, agencies, etc.) in the following subject areas: non-print materials, children's literature, consumer education, health sciences, library and information science, local history and genealogy, maps, oral history, religion, and services to the handicapped. Methodologies for designing the workshops and the forum for resource sharing are detailed, as well as for the assessment and evaluation of the events. Schedules, summaries of workshop activities, regional guides to resources in 18 subject areas, conclusions, recommendations, and a directory of participants are included. Appendices provide samples of materials used during workshops, a summative evaluation of the 1978 workshops, and an evaluation of the 1979 workshops. (FM)