South Carolina State Library - Archived Headlines
- Digital Certified Public Manager Reports Available Online
Thursday, April 10, 2008 - Reports from the Certified Public Manager (CPM) program offered through Budget and Control Board's Office of Human Resources are being scanned and made available online by State Library staff.
- NEH, ALA announce We the People Bookshelf awards for 3,000 libraries
Thursday, April 10, 2008 - The American Library Association (ALA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) have selected 3,000 school and public libraries throughout the country to receive a collection of 17 classic books from the We the People Bookshelf project. The theme of this year’s Bookshelf is “Created Equal.”
- Nine Students Win State Writing Awards from the South Carolina Center for the Book
Thursday, April 10, 2008 - The South Carolina Center for the Book is pleased to recognize nine students from across the state as winners of the 2008 South Carolina Letters About Literature writing contest.
- National Library Week Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - Communities across the country will celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries, librarians and library workers by offering special programs and services during National Library Week, April 13-19.
- Smithsonian Exhibition Explores the Diverse Food Traditions of America
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - Museums in Elloree, Belton, Lake City, Johnston, and Edisto Island, in cooperation with the Humanities Council SC, will host the local showing of Key Ingredients: America by Food, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition which delves into the historical, regional and social traditions that merge in everyday meals and celebrations of the American table.
- Celebrate National Poetry Month at the SC Center for the Book
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - On Thursday April 24, 2008 from noon to 1:00 p.m., the South Carolina Center for the Book located at the South Carolina State Library will host Susan Meyers, Ray McManus and Ed Madden, winners of the South Carolina Poetry Book Prize.
- Students to Participate in Annual Read-In
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - Approximately 1100 students from South Carolina K-12 schools will march from the State Library to the State House grounds on Thursday, April 10 at 10:00 am to celebrate the importance of reading and libraries.
- State Library Promotes Literary Arts Via YouTube
Monday, March 31, 2008 - The South Carolina Center for the Book, located at the South Carolina State Library recently hosted a book discussion as part of its Speaker @ the Center series which highlights South Carolina authors and literary-related lectures.
- State Library Receives Cheers for Innovation
Friday, March 28, 2008 - Cheers to the State Library of South Carolina for its engaging, personalized web portal created with Joomla. Other state libraries should look to this as a model: blogging state librarians, open online forums for discussion, and shared videos of South Carolina librarians.
- Great Stories CLUB Grants Announced
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - The American Library Association’s Public Programs Office, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), and Oprah’s Angel Network have selected 173 libraries to receive Great Stories CLUB grants, which will support book discussion programs targeting troubled teens.
- SC Librarian Selected to Serve on National Museum and Library Services Board
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - The U.S. Senate confirmed four presidential nominees to serve as members of the National Museum and Library Services Board March 13, 2008. The board advises the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent federal agency that is the primary source of federal support for the nation's museums and libraries.
- State Library Announces 2007 Notable State Government Documents Awards
Monday, March 17, 2008 - The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the selection of the most notable South Carolina state government documents of 2007. The selection is announced annually on or near Freedom of Information Day, March 16, the birthday of President James Madison, an early proponent of citizen access to government information.
- State Library Receives Commendation from American Association of School Librarians
Friday, March 14, 2008 - The Annual Statewide Read-In coordinated by the South Carolina State Library has been formally commended by the Affiliate Assembly of the American Association of School Librarians at the Annual Conference of the American library Association.
- State Library to Announce 2007 Notable State Government Documents Awards
Monday, March 10, 2008 - The South Carolina State Library will hold an awards program at 10:00 am on March 17th, 2008 to announce the selection of the most notable South Carolina state government documents of 2007.
- South Carolina Center for the Book Announces Awards Program
Monday, March 03, 2008 - Columbia, SC – The SC Center for the Book Awards Program (formerly the Palmetto Book Award Program) honors excellence in writing, teaching, and advocacy of the literary arts.
- South Carolina Museums, Libraries, and Archives Selected to Receive IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, announced that 851 museums, libraries, and archives, representing every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, have been selected to receive the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf.
- Talking Book Services Library Announces Student Art Gallery
Thursday, February 14, 2008 - Visually impaired/blind K-12 students from across the state will soon have their artwork on display at the South Carolina State Library’s Talking Book Services Library.