Press Release

The South Carolina Digital State Documents Depository provides access to publications produced by state agencies and state-supported academic institutions.

Register today for the upcoming virtual E-Rate meeting! This quarterly meeting will provide schools and libraries with an additional opportunity to learn what products and services are E-Rate eligible, how to apply for E-Rate eligible products, and services and meet the numerous compliance requirements.

In response to winning the 2018 Association for Library Service to Children Maureen Hayes- Author/Illustrator Visit Award, the South Carolina State Library welcomed author and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi to the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind.

The South Carolina Academy of Authors holds two annual competitions for writers.

Deadline for students to submit entries is Oct. 26.

The 2018 event will be held Oct. 7 - 13, featuring the theme "It's Written in the Stars: READ." Library staff, afterschool providers and educators can use this theme to encourage teens to think and read outside of the box, as well as seek out fantasy, science fiction and other out-of- this-world reads.

A lady with a book is a powerful thing, a lady with a book AND a dog is unstoppable.  The South Carolina State Library is excited to welcome Katie to our staff.  Katie is a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International.  She serves the community visiting hospitals, nursing homes, schools and libraries!  Katie’s handler, Ellen Dunn, is the Public Information Coordinat