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New October 2023 Electronic State Publications

Agency newsletters are one category of state publications collected by SC State Library. Historically, state agency newsletters came out in print format, but today they are typically sent by email. SCSL has made it a practice to subscribe to and receive state agency e-newsletters.

New September 2023 Electronic State Documents

When natural or man-made emergencies or disasters strike in South Carolina, who is there to respond? The SC State Guard (SCSG) is the State’s authorized and funded militia.

Upcoming Municipal Elections

Are you looking for voting and election information for the November 7 municipal elections? It's easy to learn about the candidates and your polling place with VOTE411 from the League of Women Voters.

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South Carolina State Library Institutional Membership with ALA

There has been media attention over the South Carolina State Library’s decision not to renew an institutional membership with the American Library Association (ALA). This press release is being issued as a means to clarify any misinformation and confusion in the media and public.

Free Online Tutoring Available Through S.C. Virtual Library

Discus – South Carolina’s Virtual Library, a service of the South Carolina State Library, is the “information place” for all South Carolinians.

Cover of Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) Early College Academy Career Pathways document

New August 2023 Electronic State Documents

Talk about enhancing the educational experience! We found our August 2023 featured publication, Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) Early College Academy Career Pathways, on the FDTC website.

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New July 2023 Electronic State Documents

What do you know – about South Carolina, that is? Historical markers along the sides of roads in South Carolina provide a wealth of facts about our state’s history, people, events, buildings, etc. How do those markers come to be there?

Jennifer Falvey talks with Billie Jean Shaw on the set of Soda City Live.

Talking Book Services Featured on Soda City Live

South Carolina's Talking Book Services Director, Jennifer Falvey, appeared on Columbia's WIS TV News local segment, Soda City Live, on Thursday, July 27th.

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New June Electronic 2023 State Documents

Road trip, anyone? Our roads tell us many things about the history, culture, and development of South Carolina. Traveling our roads can lead to exciting destinations and new adventures.

The South Carolina State Library Redesigns Website

There have been many changes from our previous website including a completely redesigned user interface and layout to enhance your online experience. So please take some time to browse around and make use of the search function.

Keystone Riverine Flooding Events in South Carolina document cover.

New May 2023 Electronic State Documents

Nature’s history is recorded by us. We may document the way natural events affect us, what they teach us, or how these events change the natural world around us. Our May 2023 featured state publication is an example of this type of documentation.

Cover of State of South Carolina's Road and Bridge Network state document.

New April 2023 State Documents

The informative state publication, “State of South Carolina’s Road and Bridge Network,” is a PowerPoint presentation from the South Carolina Department of Transportation and is our April 2023 featured state publication.

New March 2023 State Documents

Based on its importance as a food source and vital species for the coastal food web, the health of the South Carolina blue crab population is of concern to both commercial and recreational crabbers.

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Upcoming Event

Speaker at the Center: South Carolina Wildlife Magazine 70th Anniversary with Joey Frazier & Cindy Thompson

January 18, 2024, 3:30 PM

Join the South Carolina State Library's Center for the Book and the SC Wildlife Magazine for our next Speaker at the Center Author Talk featuring Joey and Cindy from the Magazine to discuss their 70th Anniversary and the history of the publication.