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The South Carolina State Library’s digital collections contain rare primary research materials such as Our Heroes: Patriotic Poems on Men, Women and Sayings of the Negro Race.

The South Carolina Digital State Documents Depository provides access to state agencies' publications.

When our state was forced into a shutdown because of the COVID pandemic, South Carolina's public libraries' work did not stop. Libraries quickly transitioned to meet the immediate and emerging needs of their communities. I am dedicating this space to their creative, thoughtful work.

We celebrate World Read Aloud Day 2021 by offering you tips for reading aloud at home. From reading to your favorite people and pets to reading in a different language, watch the video here (or below) and see how these suggestions can help you encourage the young people in your life to make their voices heard.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to find great online training!

Did you know the South Carolina State Library has a great YouTube channel with tons of recorded webinars and instructional videos? We've got everything from Discus database training on how to use Tutor.com to Networking Skills for Library Staff.

Join us Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7pm for an author talk featuring Dr. Walter Curry. Dr.

As we begin Black History Month, we invite you to know our Black History Resources subject guide. It is home to a variety of information about African American history in South Carolina. 

If you're looking for primary resources for Black History Month, look no further! The South Carolina State Library's LibraryVoicesSC podcast has a curated list of podcast episodes just for you.

Did you know your South Carolina State Library card gives you access to O'Reilly Online Learning? You can access a wealth of information right from your computer or mobile device! Use O'Reilly Online Learning to find ebooks, videos, learning paths, and case studies on web development, system administration, applications, management, human resources, marketing, training, and much more!