SC LENDS Goes Live!
On Thursday, May 28, the SC State Library will go live with SC LENDS. SC LENDS (SC Library Evergreen Network Delivery System) is a group of SC libraries that have joined forces to move to an open source library computer system (Evergreen) and share resources.
What does that mean to you as a South Carolina State Library patron?
State Library Introduces New Catalog
On Thursday, May 28, the SC State Library will go live with SC LENDS. SC LENDS (SC Library Evergreen Network Delivery System) is a group of SC libraries that have joined forces to move to an open source library computer system (Evergreen) and share resources.
What does that mean to you as a South Carolina State Library patron?
State Library Closed Monday May 25
The State Library will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday at 8:30 am.
State Library Closed Thursday May 7 and Monday May 11
The South Carolina State Library will be closed Thursday May 7 for staff development and staff appreciation day and will reopen Friday May 8. We will also be closed Monday May 11 for Confederate Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday May 12.
USC School of Library and Information Science Receives High Marks
The USC School of Library and Information Science recently received high marks for their program in the U.S. News & World Report “America’s Best Colleges Guide” for 2009. The University ranked No. 2 for its program in school-library media.
“These rankings are especially gratifying, in that they highlight our academic excellence,” University President Harris Pastides says.
Human Swine Flu Information
Looking for accurate and current information about Swine Flu? Globally, WHO (World Health Organization) is coordinating both information dissemination and measures to contain and treat the disease. Nationally, CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) will be collecting data through state health departments.
Photo Contest Winners Announced
The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the winners of the Third Annual National Library Week ‘Day in the Life of South Carolina Libraries’ photo contest .
During the days of April 12-18, South Carolina library staff members submitted a wide range of photographs of librarians working, teaching patrons, library events, and in some cases, just having fun doing what they love.
Dr. Scott Peeples to discuss Edgar Allan Poe
On May 28, 2009, from noon to 1:00 p.m., Dr. Scott Peeples will discuss the writings and life of Edgar Allan Poe. January 19, 2009 marked the bicentennial of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, one of America's best-known writers. He has been the pleasure of many a reader and the monster of many a critic.
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SC Libraries to Share Resources Saving Taxpayers Thousands of Dollars
A group of 10 pilot libraries has formed the SC LENDS consortium to share resources, providing their patrons access to more library materials than ever before.
State Library Announces Economic Development Conference
How is your community faring in these challenging times? How can the public library help to get the local economy back on track? It’s Not Just Business as Usual at the Library!: Connecting Partners to Boost Economic Development in South Carolina will be held on Wednesday, May 6, from 10am-3pm at the South Carolina State Library.
