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

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

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New & Noteworthy

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Claflin Library Partnership Expands Opportunities for Students

Claflin University’s newly renovated H.V. Manning Library is more than just a quiet space for studying – it has become a hub for academic resources, community engagement and innovation in 2025.

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New January Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Forestry Commission was established by law in 1927. At its inception, the agency had three charges – to protect the forest, to promote the benefits of forest management and to monitor the forests' condition.

S.C. House Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight Committee Announces An Online Survey Seeking Citizens’ Input on Eight Agencies Under Study by the Committee

Speaker Murrell Smith and the South Carolina House of Representatives’ Government Efficiency and Legislative oversight Committee are inviting the public to participate in an online survey to provide feedback on eight state agencies currently under review.