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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.

Meet the Creators of “Undertones: Gifts of a Southern Tide”

Join us at The State Library on Friday, November 8, at 3:00 PM to meet the author and photographer of Undertones: Gifts of a Southern Tide.

2024 Fall FDL Conference

At the Fall 2024 Federal Depository Library Conference, Brianna King, the South Carolina State Library’s Federal Documents Librarian, had the pleasure of presenting alongside her esteemed colleagues Pam King from the Citadel Daniel Library and Susie O’Connor from the USC Aiken Gregg-Graniteville Library.

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New September Electronic State Publications

The 2024 South Carolina Hurricane Guide provides comprehensive information to South Carolina residents about hurricane preparation, hurricane mitigation, insurance topics, alert systems, evacuation information (pet care, evacuation routes, shelter locations), and hurricane evacuation zones.
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October 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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NewsBank & State Library Resource Databases

The South Carolina State Library makes NewsBank, and other news and online resources, available for free to library card holders. For over 50 years, NewsBank, Inc. has been a leading provider of the world’s largest collection of reliable information.
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New August Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Office of Resilience, a new agency created by the passing of the 2020 Disaster Relief and Resilience Act, provides an overview of their work in Lessening the Impact of Disasters on the Communities and Citizens of South Carolina by Planning and Coordinating Statewide Resilience, Long Term Recovery and Hazard Mitigation.
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New July Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Department of Transportation created the South Carolina Carbon Reduction Strategy. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has developed the South Carolina Carbon Reduction Strategy (CRS) to align with federal requirements to reduce carbon emissions produced by the transportation sector.
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New June Electronic State Publications

The SC Office of the Attorney General Securities Division created Your New Job: Starting Your Financial Future. This guide provides practical advice and explanations about comparing options for employer savings plans, health insurance choices, spending and saving income, repaying and managing debt, and investing.
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National Park & Recreation Month

July is an eagerly awaited month across South Carolina for outdoor activities. Park and Recreation Month's annual observance serves as a reminder of the invaluable role that parks, green spaces, and recreational programs play in enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

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Press Release - Proviso 27.1 - Aid to Counties Libraries Allotment

Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina State Legislature passed a change to Proviso 27.1-Aid to Counties Libraries Allotment which lacks sufficient detail for implementation.

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New April Electronic State Publications

The SC Forestry Commission created the Wood Magic Forest Fair Educator's Guide as a supplement to the Wood Magic Forest Fair, a free, fun, forestry-fact-filled field trip and festival for

Upcoming Event

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Storytime Basics

November 21, 2014, 10:00 AM

Learn the basics of planning and presenting fun, educational, and developmentally appropriate storytimes for children and families who visit your library. 

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