While librarians are an integral part of what we do, 38% of our staff consists of non-librarians. Anyone looking to grow in all aspects of Human Resources should apply to be our next Human Resources Generalist. 

Various benefits are available, including the State Health Plan, 15 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

With great sadness, we mark the passing of South Carolina Senator Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr. Senator Leatherman spent most of his adult life as a public servant working for all South Carolinians and the citizens of District 31. South Carolina State Library Director Leesa Aiken remembers Senator Leatherman as a constant professional who was always prepared for meetings and the Session. “Senator Leatherman consistently supported libraries, Aiken said, “he understood the value of libraries and what they do in the community. We are thankful for his longstanding support.

As the official state depository for all print and electronic state publications, we collect documents from SC state agencies. These materials include reports, books, pamphlets, maps, newsletters, directories, regulations, and serials. Along with having physical items in our online catalog, SCLENDS, we make electronic materials available in our SC State Documents Depository Digital Collection.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission harvests interest on the first page of its second-quarter newsletter, the SCFC Prevention Dispatch, making it our choice for the September featured state document. Say so long to four seasons; this issue introduces us to the 12 seasons we experience in the Palmetto State.

As a state documents depository, we work diligently to preserve state agency publications and make them available. We are pleased to offer digital access to annual reports from the South Carolina Department of Education dating back to 1920. This collection of documents is accessible anywhere. As state agencies evolve, you can depend on us to preserve the past while adapting to the future.

It is common for grandparents to raise their grandchildren in South Carolina. Although circumstances may vary, grandparents often share similar challenges and unique strengths. We aim to build a network for these caregivers while providing support and resources and invite library staff to join us for a webinar devoted to kinship care on November 1 and 2.

There are opportunities to join our team. The E-Rate IT Consultant will assist South Carolina libraries with broadband needs.

The Notable State Documents Awards Program recognizes outstanding state publications produced during the calendar year. Categories include physical or digital monographs (individual publications), serials, and websites. We will review nominations and select the final candidates for judging.

As we begin planning for this year's competition and program, we remind state agencies to please submit nominations by December 31, 2021.

If the retirement bug is buzzing, but you don't quite know how to capture it, the featured state document for August may be just the solution. Often, farm transfer decisions can be complicated, but they don’t have to be with help from the Business Transfer Guide, Senior Generation. This workbook from the Clemson University Cooperative takes you through the farm transfer process step-by-step at your own pace.

The Research Institute for Public Libraries workshop scheduled for September 21 and 22 is postponed. Our goal is to reschedule this training for spring 2022. Please keep an eye on our email newsletters and social media accounts for information on a future training. Thank you for your interest.