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LISTSERVS

SCLA-LIST

The South Carolina Library Association has a mailing list. You are encouraged to subscribe and participate. Join here. View the SCLA-LIST archive here.

SCLAEXECS

SCLAEXECS is a mailing list for the SCLA Executive Board and officers of SCLA round tables, sections, and committees. All SCLA officers are encouraged to subscribe and participate. Join here. View the SCLAEXECS archive here.

DISCUS-L

This is an open, unmoderated forum for communication among library staff at SC schools, colleges and public libraries about DISCUS - South Carolina’s Virtual Library. Appropriate topics for discussion include: database training strategies, curricular uses of databases, promotion and publicity ideas, etc. It will also be used by the DISCUS office to post DISCUS announcements and tips on the use of the various DISCUS databases.

To subscribe:

Send email to: listserv@listserv.scsl.state.sc.us
Leave the subject line blank.
In the message area type: subscribe DISCUS-L firstname lastname

List owner is:
Amy Duernberger, DISCUS Project Director, South Carolina State Library
aduernberger@statelibrary.sc.gov

SCGATES-L

This is an open, unmoderated forum where SC Public Library Gates Learning Foundation grant recipients may ask questions and exchange ideas related to the Gates initiative in South Carolina. These topics may include, but are not limited to: inquiring about a specific software application on the Gates model, testing out a new idea related to training with the Gates model, setting up public access screens, or a discussion of problems affecting Gates grant recipients in South Carolina.

To subscribe:

Send email to: listserv@listserv.scsl.state.sc.us
Leave the subject line blank.
In the message area type: subscribe SCGATES-L firstname lastname

List owner is:
Felicia Vereen, Continuing Education Coordinator, South Carolina State Library
fvereen@statelibrary.sc.gov

ECOLLECT

The College of Charleston has begun a listserv list called Ecollect, which we would like to use as a way of sharing information regarding electronic product purchases throughout the state. If we know what other institutions are considering purchasing, then perhaps we can partner with other interested institutions and get a better deal and share impressions regarding usefulness of a resource, etc.

To subscribe, send a message to Ecollect-Request@cofc.edu. Below is an example of how you would subscribe to the Ecollect mailing list.

Message in body of text:
SUBSCRIBE Ecollect

SCLIBN-L

SCLIBN-L is an unmoderated forum for the discussion of topics of interest to South Carolina library personnel. These topics might range from inquiring about a research source, to testing out a new idea, to a philosophical discussion of problems affecting the librarians in South Carolina.

Since SCLIBN-L is your link to your colleagues around the state, the more you participate, the more you gain. Not only does SCLIBN-L aid in your professional development, it provides a connection with your fellow librarians. There are hardly any restrictions as to what is discussed; remember, this is your discussion list. If there are topics you would like to see added to the discussion, don’t hesitate to initiate a new topic that interests you. Below are just a few ideas on possible discussion topics:

+ Research Techniques/Sources
+ Professional/Continuing Education
+ Library Programs
+ Conferences
+ Job Market

To subscribe, send the following email message:

or
listserv@univscvm.csd.scarolina.edu

HSRT-NET

The Health Sciences Round Table of SCLA has its own discussion list. HSRT-NET has been set up to facilitate communication among medical and health science librarians in South Carolina. It is an open, unmoderated list housed on the listserv at the University of South Carolina.

The round table encourages everyone with e-mail capability to subscribe. You can do so automatically by sending an e-mail message to listserv@univscvm.csd.sc.edu, where the message is the command: SUB HSRT-NET [first name] [last name].

Sarah Gable is the owner of the list. Those with questions can reach her by e-mail at sarah@dcsmserver.med.sc.edu or by phone at 803–733–3344.

SMARTS-L

SMART, the System MAnagers Round Table List of SCLA. To join the list, send e-mail to listserv@vm.sc.edu. The text should say: SUBSCRIBE SMARTS-L [your first name] [your last name].

SCIWAY News

“SCIway News is a free, concise electronic newsletter that will keep you informed about what’s happening on South Carolina’s slice of the Internet. It spotlights new and notable South Carolina Web sites, upcoming festivals and events, and interesting information about our state’s history and culture that we think you’ll enjoy.”

Sciway News is distributed monthly. A subscription form is available here.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Visit the Continuing Education Pages at the SC State Library Web Site

Visit the USC College of Library and Information Science Panning for Gold Continuing Education page.

FORMS & HANDOUTS

• SCLA 2008 Conference Program Planning Form added 2/25/2008
• SCLA Project Funding Grant Application Form (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• SCLA Program Planning Grants Guidelines (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• SCLA Planning Guide For Sections, Round Tables and Committees (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• SCLA Membership Form(in Adobe Acrobat format)
• SCLA Voucher Form (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• IRS Form W9 (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• Instructions for IRS Form W9 (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• Have You Thought About Becoming a Librarian? (in Adobe Acrobat format)

The reimbursement is 31 cents per mile.

LIBRARY LINKS

• Continuing Education Calendar at the SC State Library
• Panning for Gold Continuing Education page
• South Carolina Library Speaker Database
• South Carolina Library History Project
• Association of Public Library Administrators
• South Carolina Association of School Librarians
• South Carolina High School Library Media Association
• SC Library Electronic Bulletin Board
• SC Center for the Book
• State Historical Records Advisory Board
• South Carolina Archival Association
• Piedmont Library Association
• The Southeastern Library Association’s Home
• Special Libraries Association - South Carolina Chapter SLA\SC
• SLA\SC Telementoring Page

Last modified on: February 25, 2008, at 01:30 PM