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South Carolina Literary Landmarks
The South Carolina State Library’s Center for the Book needs your help identifying these key SC Literary Landmarks by nominating your suggestions. Location suggestions will be accepted year-round, and nominees will go to the SC State Library Board for voting.
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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”.
New November Electronic State Publications
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) includes the Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame and has approximately 1,300 employees.
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December's New Acquisitions
We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for December, 2025.Image
New October Electronic State Publications
The "Science of Reading" is a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically based research about reading from the fields of education, developmental psychology, and neuroscience, that explains how individuals learn how to read and best practices for reading instruction.Image
November's New Acquisitions
We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for November, 2025.Image
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.Image
October's New Acquisitions
We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for October, 2025.Image
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.Image
September's New Acquisitions
We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for September, 2025.Image
New July Electronic State Publications
The Department of Social Services ensures the safety of children and adults who cannot protect themselves and assists families in achieving stability through child support, childcare, financial and other temporary benefits while transitioning into employment.Image
EALS Newsletter, August 2025
The IFLA Equitable and Accessible Library Services Section (EALS) is delighted to present the August 2025 issue of the EALS Newsletter!Image
August's New Acquisitions
We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for August, 2025.News Archive
- New June Electronic State Publications
- Three New Online Resources
- July's New Acquisitions
- New May Electronic State Publications
- SC State Library at Historic Camden's Annual Carolina Day
- Libraries in South Partner with GPO to Preserve Government Information
- Kaminer Haislip - Charleston Silver, Past to Present
- June's New Acquisitions
- SC Plants the Seed: A Fresh Chapter Begins
- Effective Cataloging Tools and Strategies for a Post-CRDP World: A New Article in DttP
Upcoming Event
Liberty Day at the State House
January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
The State Library will be supporting the SC250 Commission's first annual Liberty Day at the South Carolina State House. The State Library will be providing swag bags and the SC250 Activity Booklet along with other resources for exploring the American Revolution in South Carolina.
