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Search the shelves of 20 library systems statewide, or visit SCLENDS to browse or use the advanced search.

Collections

The South Carolina State Library maintains an extensive print and digital collection of public domain materials about South Carolina.

State Documents

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

Get a Library Card

A South Carolina State Library Card is available to South Carolina residents age 18 and over to access the SCLENDS catalog.

Public Librarian Certification

The South Carolina State Library provides certification for South Carolina librarians and aids library boards and libraries in selecting personnel for quality service.

Library Jobs

The South Carolina State Library posts job and career opportunities for our library and library positions all over the state and region.

New & Noteworthy

NewsBank & State Library Resource Databases

The South Carolina State Library makes NewsBank, and other news and online resources, available for free to library card holders. For over 50 years, NewsBank, Inc. has been a leading provider of the world’s largest collection of reliable information.

National Park & Recreation Month

July is an eagerly awaited month across South Carolina for outdoor activities. Park and Recreation Month's annual observance serves as a reminder of the invaluable role that parks, green spaces, and recreational programs play in enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Press Release - Proviso 27.1 - Aid to Counties Libraries Allotment

Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina State Legislature passed a change to Proviso 27.1-Aid to Counties Libraries Allotment which lacks sufficient detail for implementation.