State Library Staff Changes

The State Library is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2010, Denise Lyons has been promoted to the position of Director of Library Development. Denise joined the SC State Library team in September of 2008; she has been responsible for many outstanding projects and programs since arriving. Prior to joining the State Library, Denise was a Communications Coordinator and Assistant Library Manager for the Dallas Public Library system.

Congratulations Dr. Maurer from SC Talking Book Services

NFB President Marc Maurer Received an Honorary Doctorate From University of South Carolina Upstate

Dr. Marc Maurer, president of The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the largest organization of blind people in the United States, received an honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of South Carolina Upstate at the 2010 commencement ceremony which was held on May 4, 2010.

Photo Contest Winners Announced

The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the winners of the Fourth Annual National Library Week 'Day in the Life of South Carolina Libraries' photo contest. During the days of April 11-17, South Carolina library staff members submitted a wide range of photographs of librarians working, teaching patrons, library events, and in some cases, just having fun doing what they love.