While all of our programs have an impact, some of our most rewarding work is serving Talking Book Services patrons. We need a director who can answer the call to continue offering exceptional service to lead the TBS team. Apply to become our new Director of Talking Book Services.

Various benefits are available, including the State Health Plan, 15 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

The 2022 Talking Book Services art competition is underway. Any visually impaired/blind child or young adult who is still in school may enter. Artwork needs to be tactile in any medium, one entry per student. We will award first, second, and third place for each age category. The submission deadline is March 4, 2022. Please visit our Talking Book Services website for additional details and a registration form.

Twenty-one South Carolina library systems enter 2022 with grant money to expand their resources and programs for multilingual patrons. The Multilingual Collection Development Grants help support people who speak a language other than English at home by offering new library materials in their first languages. The goal is to strengthen relationships between public libraries and members of this population. Since Spanish is the second most spoken language in South Carolina, many grant recipients will purchase Spanish materials.

While librarians are an integral part of what we do, 38% of our staff consists of non-librarians. Anyone looking to grow in all aspects of Human Resources should apply to be our next Human Resources Generalist. 

Various benefits are available, including the State Health Plan, 15 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

With great sadness, we mark the passing of South Carolina Senator Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr. Senator Leatherman spent most of his adult life as a public servant working for all South Carolinians and the citizens of District 31. South Carolina State Library Director Leesa Aiken remembers Senator Leatherman as a constant professional who was always prepared for meetings and the Session. “Senator Leatherman consistently supported libraries, Aiken said, “he understood the value of libraries and what they do in the community. We are thankful for his longstanding support.

As the official state depository for all print and electronic state publications, we collect documents from SC state agencies. These materials include reports, books, pamphlets, maps, newsletters, directories, regulations, and serials. Along with having physical items in our online catalog, SCLENDS, we make electronic materials available in our SC State Documents Depository Digital Collection.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission harvests interest on the first page of its second-quarter newsletter, the SCFC Prevention Dispatch, making it our choice for the September featured state document. Say so long to four seasons; this issue introduces us to the 12 seasons we experience in the Palmetto State.

As a state documents depository, we work diligently to preserve state agency publications and make them available. We are pleased to offer digital access to annual reports from the South Carolina Department of Education dating back to 1920. This collection of documents is accessible anywhere.

It is common for grandparents to raise their grandchildren in South Carolina. Although circumstances may vary, grandparents often share similar challenges and unique strengths. We aim to build a network for these caregivers while providing support and resources and invite library staff to join us for a webinar devoted to kinship care on November 1 and 2.

There are opportunities to join our team. The E-Rate IT Consultant will assist South Carolina libraries with broadband needs.