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New June Electronic State Publications
Clemson University was founded in 1889 through a bequest from Thomas Green Clemson, a Philadelphia-born, European-educated engineer, musician and artist who married John C. Calhoun’s daughter, Anna Maria, and eventually settled at her family plantation, Fort Hill, in South Carolina.
Three New Online Resources
The SC State Library is pleased to announce three additions to our electronic resources for patrons.
July's New Acquisitions
We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for July, 2025.
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New May Electronic State Publications
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is the state agency responsible for protecting and managing the state’s natural and cultural resources, from fish and wildlife to plants and special places.
SC State Library at Historic Camden's Annual Carolina Day
Join us Saturday, June 28th to honor South Carolina's history, state flag, and the amazing Palmetto tree.
Libraries in South Partner with GPO to Preserve Government Information
Four libraries in the South have entered into agreements with GPO to become Preservation Stewards, and one library has expanded its collection.

Kaminer Haislip - Charleston Silver, Past to Present
Charleston silversmith Kaminer Haislip will present a lecture titled Charleston Silver, Past to Present on the history of colonial Charleston silversmithing and how it relates to her contemporary silver designs.

June's New Acquisitions
We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for June, 2025.
SC Plants the Seed: A Fresh Chapter Begins
SC Plants the Seed (SCPTS) is a library-based initiative that weaves together literacy, nutrition education, and access to healthy food, all while promoting lifelong learning and healthier communities.

Effective Cataloging Tools and Strategies for a Post-CRDP World: A New Article in DttP
Brianna King, Federal Documents Librarian at the South Carolina State Library, recently co-authored an article titled Out of the Weeds: Effective Cataloging Tools and Strategies for a Post-CRDP World, alongside Susie O’Connor (USC Aiken) and Pam King (The Citadel).
New April Electronic State Publications
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is a South Carolina state cabinet agency established by state law on July 1, 2024, with specific roles and responsibilities for overseeing the protection and preservation of South Carolina’s environment and natural resources.
Military Appreciation Month Reading List
Military Appreciation Month honors both current members and veterans of the United States Military. South Carolina has a strong military history, with many people who have served, important military bases, and key events that helped shaped the nation's history.

May's New Acquisitions
We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for May 2025.News Archive
- Operation Bookdrop
- Suggest South Carolina Literary Landmarks!
- South Carolina State Library Digitizes Works Progress Administration (WPA) Transcripts of Tombstone Inscriptions in South Carolina
- Read-In 2025 Was a Rousing Success!
- New March Electronic State Publications
- April's New Acquisitions
- National Library Week
- March's New Acquisitions
- Discover the South Carolina State Library: Women’s History Month Resources
- New February Electronic State Publications