The front entrance to the State Library is closed to the public during construction. On-demand services are available by appointment.
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SmartSearch+ searches the A-Z list of our databases and connects you to both Discus and State Library resources.
Search the shelves of 20 library systems statewide, or visit SCLENDS to browse or use the advanced search.
South Carolina State Library cardholders may now access five of the nation's leading newspapers. Daily issues of The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and The Wall Street Journal are available by 8:00 a.m. eastern time. Users may find the ProQuest US Major Dailies newspaper collection on the State Library's A-Z page. The collection provides archives dating back to 1980. If you do not have a State Library card, fill out the application on our website.
Douglass Day is an annual program that marks the birth of Frederick Douglass. Each year, thousands of people gather to help create new & freely available resources for learning about Black history. Join the South Carolina State Library at the South Carolina State Museum's fourth annual celebration.
Borrow circulating materials from our collections and access our electronic resources.
More - the Newsletter for South Carolina Libraries, with weekly information about agency programs, continuing education events, and state and national library news.
Need more one-on-one time with a librarian? Schedule an online appointment and we will be happy to meet with you virtually for all your reference needs.
