The Richland Library's community-driven rebranding campaign was awarded a Gold Addy and two Silver Addys during the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands' annual ceremony on Saturday, February 16.

Hundreds of school children from across South Carolina will gather at the State House on Thursday, April 11 to celebrate reading at the 2013 SC Read-In. This annual event, sponsored by the SC Association of School Librarians and the SC State Library, lets students show why kids who read succeed. The theme of the event celebrates reading and encourages students to continue reading.

This week Talking Books Services patrons have been experiencing delays in their book deliveries. We are aware of the issue and apologize for any problems these delays have caused. We are currently working with the postal service to remedy the situation.

Thank you for your patience at this time.

The South Carolina State Library is excited to provide a resource page for your Summer Reading programs. This will be your first stop for instructions for using the Summer Reader database, webinar and training announcements, and news you can use for your librarians, staff and volunteers. Check back SOON!

The State Library's Information Services department is pleased to offer another session on how to use online resources to track legislation.

This is a 2 1/2 hour class designed to familiarize users with ways to follow the process of legislation. Attendees will look at resources to find legislators, track bills, and find laws and statutes for both South Carolina and the U.S.

The State Library is pleased to announce three classes that are free and open to state employees, library staff and the public.

Libraries, check out SC DHEC's new Facebook page!

DHEC's new Facebook page features lots of practical information for K-12 students, K-12 teachers, libraries, and families. Learn about:
• Competitions students can enter to win money for their school
• Ways to improve your health
• Money saving tips to maintain your home and yard in environmentally friendly ways.

A wrong turn leads Richardson to a new career and deserved recognition.

Sharon Richardson never anticipated that a wrong turn she made more than 10 years ago set the stage for being named Charleston County Government's 2012 Employee of the Year - the highest award given annually to the person who best represents the county's more than 2,000 employees.

By 2011, Japan and 186 other countries had signed the World Heritage Convention pledging to the world that they would preserve the designated significant natural and cultural sites within their lands for future generations.

This exhibition highlights the remarkable structures and landscapes that Japan has committed to preserving.