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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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New September Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Interagency Council on Homelessness (formerly South Carolina Coalition for the Homeless) is a statewide network of advocates, service providers, and funders committed to ending homelessness since 2003.

SC250's Guide to the American Revolutionary War Booklet

The South Carolina State Library, in partnership with the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), produced a children’s activity booklet titled “South Carolina’s Guide to the American Revolutionary War”.

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October's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for October, 2025.

New August Electronic State Publications

The function of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is the systematic planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of the state highway system and the development of a statewide mass transit system that is consistent with the needs and desires of the public.