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Listen to Tom Gilson's (May 22, 2007) interview at radio station Fox102.3, Columbia, SC about the 2007 National Library Legislative Day.




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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 - 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.

SCLATECH-L

The South Carolina Library Association Technical Services Section has an unmoderated forum for communication among libraries. SCLATECH-L is used for announcements regarding the Technical Services Section, discussions pertaining to issues in technical services, or just general questions about acquisitions, cataloging, or the like. The listserv is programmed to archive copies of every message sent through it, which are available at http://listserv.sc.edu/archives/sclatech-l.html

To subscribe:

Send the message SUBSCRIBE SCLATECH-L first name last name (substituting your own information for “firstname” “lastname”) to
LISTSERV@LISTSERV.SC.EDU. Leave the Subject field blank. Make sure no other information (e.g. e-mail signature) is included with the message. A confirmation message will be e-mailed to you by the LISTSERV software.

To post a message to the list:

Send e-mail to SCLATECH-L@LISTSERV.SC.EDU.
By default, replies to messages from the list go to all subscribers to the list, not just the original sender.

List owner is:
Scott Phinney, Music Cataloger, University of South Carolina
phinney@mailbox.sc.edu

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.

To: Ecollect-request@cofc.edu
Subject: [leave blank]

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:

To: listserv@univscvm.bitnet
or
listserv@univscvm.csd.scarolina.edu
Subject: [blank]
Text: subscribe SCLIBN-L [your name]

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

The reimbursement is 31 cents per mile.

LIBRARY LINKS

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