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New January Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Forestry Commission was established by law in 1927. At its inception, the agency had three charges – to protect the forest, to promote the benefits of forest management and to monitor the forests' condition.

S.C. House Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight Committee Announces An Online Survey Seeking Citizens’ Input on Eight Agencies Under Study by the Committee

Speaker Murrell Smith and the South Carolina House of Representatives’ Government Efficiency and Legislative  oversight Committee are inviting the public to participate in an online survey to provide feedback on eight state  agencies currently under review.

February's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for February 2025.

Recent Items

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Jennifer Falvey, Talking Book Services Director, sits on the left in Live 5 Charleston's studio with reporter Raphael James on the left.

Talking Book Services Director Visits Live 5 Charleston

In recognition of Braille Literacy Month, Director Jennifer Falvey visited Live 5 News in Charleston to talk about SC Talking Book Services.
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Exterior photo of the South Carolina State Library showing one of our lion statues out front, with the main door and sign above.

Get to Know the South Carolina State Library!

The South Carolina State library presented a comprehensive webinar to introduce patrons to our valuable resources and services.

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Cell Phone Use in School survey page with results and graphs.

New December Electronic State Publications

The information sheet Cell Phone Use in Schools shares the results of a survey of South Carolina teachers on the impact of cell phone use in classrooms.
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Library books on shelves.

January New Acquisitions Book List

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection this month. Check out what is new at the South Carolina State Library.
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Photo of with Kugels and Collards authors Lyssa Kligman Harvey and Rachel Gordon Barnett in a field of collards

State Library Hosts Panel Discussion on Family Recipes and Traditions

The SC Center for the Book hosted a panel discussion with local chefs and authors focused on family recipes and their importance to family traditions revolving around food.
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Cover of Identity Theft Toolkit. What You Need to Do

New November Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, the state's consumer protection agency, has a mission to protect consumers from inequities in the marketplace through advocacy, mediation, enforcement and education.
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Hand grabbing a book off of a library shelf

December New Acquisitions Booklist

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection this month. Check out what is new at the South Carolina State Library.
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A table set with Southern foods, a Christmas tree is visible in the back

A Feast of Stories: December's Culinary Collection

The South Carolina State Library is celebrating the flavors of the season with a curated selection of books on food for December.

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Cover for Ditch the Pitch: A Guide for Guarding Against Scams

New October Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, the state's consumer protection agency, has a mission to protect consumers from inequities in the marketplace through advocacy, mediation, enforcement and education.
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November New Acquisitions Booklist

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection this month. Check out what is new at the South Carolina State Library.

Upcoming Event

The Library of Congress logo over the words By The People in orange.

By the People Transcription Information Session

February 12, 2025, 3:00 PM
Join us for a virtual information session about the By The People transcription project and prepare for the live stream of the Library of Congress' 2025 Douglass Day Celebration.

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