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This year’s conference theme is "Libraries Make the Impossible POSSIBLE!" The conference will be a celebration of the unique, creative, dynamic, and personal ways libraries have and will “Make the Impossible Possible” for everyone!
Your library has met challenges with innovation and resolve, in ways both big and small, from daily workplace practices to how you engage your community. This year's conference is your opportunity to discover what others have done, share your work with others, and broaden your thinking about important, timely topics!
Among the topics you can expect to hear about this year... intellectual freedom challenges, serving today's young, bridging divides, changing lives, and staying relevant in a Brave New World!
Please, click here to view the 2023 Conference Schedule at-a-glance.
Please, click here to view host hotel information for the 2023 Conference.
Please, click here to view information for Exhibitors and Sponsors for 2023.
Wondering whether to attend this year’s conference? There is something for everyone at this year's Conference. Here is a rundown of what you will find on the 2023 SCLA Conference schedule!
Special Guest Speakers
Tuesday October 17th - Opening Session 1 p.m. Richland A&B
Betsy Gomez, ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom
Betsy Gomez is a publishing professional with more than two decades of experience as an editor, writer, content developer, designer, and project manager for various print and web-based projects. She has an extensive background in working with organizations and coalitions that specialize in defending intellectual freedom, such as the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, the Banned Books Week Coalition, and the Media Coalition. She currently coordinate various public outreach initiatives for the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom, which includes developing and managing digital assets and social media accounts to increase public awareness about the work of the office. Through the use of digital media and public-facing programs, she promotes such projects as ALA’s Top Ten Most Challenged Books list, Banned Books Week, and Unite Against Book Bans.
Wednesday, October 18th - General Session Luncheon 12 p.m. Richland A&B
Sonia Alcántara-Antoine, CEO of Baltimore County Public Library (MD) & PLA President
Sonia Alcántara-Antoine is the CEO of Baltimore County Public Library (MD) and is the president of the Public Library Association. She was named as one of the Top 100 Women in Maryland. Previously she was director of Newport News Public Library (VA), and held leadership positions at Virginia Beach Public Library (VA) and Enoch Pratt Free Library (MD). Sonia is an American Library Association Spectrum Scholar, and holds a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Florida State University and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Old Dominion University.
Thursday, October 18th - Big Ideas!" Opening Session 9 a.m. Richland A&B
Dave Ingram, Founder of Querri
Dave Ingram is a long-time software developer and manager with a passion for finding practical uses of the latest technologies. Dave is currently working on a new start up called Querri, making heavy use of LLMs for data cleaning and management. He is also the organizer of the Data Science and VR/AR meetups that meet regularly at the CDC.
Thursday, October 19th - General Session Luncheon 12 p.m. Richland A&B
Antjuan Seawright, CBS News Political Contributor, & Founder & CEO of Blueprint Strategy LLC
Antjuan Seawright is the founder and CEO of Blueprint Strategy LLC, a public relations, advertising, and political consulting firm based in South Carolina. He is a 2008 graduate of Winthrop University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Marketing and a 2010 graduate of Webster University where he received his Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA). Seawright is also a graduate of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute for Political Education and Leadership Training. He advised the 2008 and 2016 Presidential Campaigns for Hillary Clinton. He has advised as the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), South Carolina Democratic Party, Georgia State Democratic Party, New York State Democratic Party and the South Carolina State Senate Democratic Caucus and Protecting Our Vote (Democratic Super PAC). He served as Senior Advisor the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for the 2020 election cycle. Seawright served as Senior Advisor to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) for the 2020 and 2022 election cycles. Seawright is a CBS News political contributor, and he is also an opinion writer for The Hill, BuzzFeed News, BET News.com and The Christian Recorder. He also hosts “Insight with Antjuan Seawright” a weekly public affairs radio show based in South Carolina.
Special Events
SCLA Membership Meeting
12-1 p.m., Tuesday, October 17th
Lexington B @ Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Happy Learning Hour
5:30 -7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 17th @ Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly Street)
Join us for food, drinks, and trivia at the Happy Learning Hour at Richland Library.
Sponsored by Richland Library & the South Carolina Association of Public Library Administrators (SCAPLA)
SCLA Social
8:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 18th
@ Bourbon (1214 Main Street)
Relax with your SCLA Conference colleagues for an evening of fun and great conversation at Bourbon, a whiskey bar and Cajun-Creole restaurant specializing in bourbon, whiskey, craft cocktails and the flavors of the Louisiana Bayou. Bourbon is housed in the historic Brennen Building, capturing the warm, rustic feel of an upscale saloon from 1900 with exposed plaster walls, reclaimed wood, glass chandeliers, and custom wallpaper. High back booths give patrons privacy, while the communal tables encourage sharing and making new friends. Renew friendships and make new ones that will last a lifetime over perfect drink at Bourbon.
Scholarship for Diversity in Librarianship: Silent Auction
Tuesday, October 17th & Wednesday, October 18th
@ Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Once again, the Scholarship for Diversity in Librarianship Committee will hold its popular SILENT AUCTION fundraiser! All proceeds benefit the scholarship, which is conferred annually.
Sponsor: Scholarship for Diversity in Librarianship
Vendor Marketplace
Tuesday, October 17th & Wednesday, October 18th
@ Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Reasons to visit our vendors at the Conference other than for the FREEBIES & SWAG.
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Nothing more clearly reflects the future than what vendors choose to display or offer.
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Informal conversations can lead to product improvements or even new ones.
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Vendors will share innovative and creative way others are using their products.
- Get opportunities to use paid apps for free, become a beta tester, be invited to vendor sponsored activities, and to "insider" access to products and services.
Break Tradition by Visiting the Non-Stop Poster Session Zone
Wednesday, October 18th
@ Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
We are breaking with tradition this year. Rather than have one “poster session,” like the traditional early morning of the last day, we are having a “Non-Stop Poster Session Zone.” During the conference there will be a three table “Non-Stop Poster Session Zone” near Registration for a series of poster sessions. The Non-Stop Poster Session will give attendees a chance to discover something new between regular sessions, during a break, or as an option to attending a regular session. Presenters will have the opportunity to be seen by more attendees and share their work and insights.
USC SLIS Alumni Reception
5‐6 p.m., Wednesday, October 18th
Hall of Fame Room @ Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
USC SCLIS alumni are invited to relax and catch up with old friends and make new ones at the Alumni Reception. Hear what is ahead for SLIS in the coming year over champagne and hors d’oeuvres.
Sponsored by USC’s School of Library and Information Science (SLIS)
Mid-Autumn Festival: All Conference Reception
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, October 18th
@ M Space in the Vista (530 Lady Street, Suite A)
Join us for this year's All Conference Reception as we celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival! Also known as the Moon Festival, this holiday is celebrated by those of Southeast Asian descent around the world on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. We will enjoy eating moon cakes, making paper lanterns and watching students perform a traditional Chinese fan dance. We welcome all to celebrate the most important aspect of this holiday: coming together with friends. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by EBSCO.
SCLA Social
8:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 18th
@ Bourbon (1214 Main Street)
Relax with your SCLA Conference colleagues for an evening of fun and great conversation at Bourbon, a whiskey bar and Cajun-Creole restaurant specializing in bourbon, whiskey, craft cocktails and the flavors of the Louisiana Bayou. Bourbon is housed in the historic Brennen Building, capturing the warm, rustic feel of an upscale saloon from 1900 with exposed plaster walls, reclaimed wood, glass chandeliers, and custom wallpaper. High back booths give patrons privacy, while the communal tables encourage sharing and making new friends. Renew friendships and make new ones that will last a lifetime over perfect drink at Bourbon.
Registration Rates (Member/Non-Member)
Comprehensive: $250/$300
FT Student and/or Retiree (Three Day): $180/$220
One Day: $145/$175
One Day FT Student and/or Retiree: $125/$160
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