Register for The Power of Us: Libraries in ActionPlease join us at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina on October 27th-30th for the 2025 SCLA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference. This year's theme "The Power of Us: Libraries in Action" is a celebration of libraries as dynamic powerhouses of community engagement, learning innovation, and social change. SCLA MembersKeynote Speakers & Special EventsPre-Conference Film Screening and TalkbackMonday, October 27th, 2025Join us for a special screening and talkback with Rodney Freeman Producer and Director of Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians. The forthcoming documentary delves into the rich and often overlooked history of Black librarianship in the United States. Location: The Nick Time: To Be Determined The SCLA Conference Planning Committee would like to thank The Nick for serving as our special sponsor for this important event! Tickets will be on our conference website soon! General Session with Lisa VargaTuesday, October 28th, 2025Lisa Varga is a 2024 Library Journal Librarian of the Year an dynamic voice in library advocacy who will inspire and equip you for the challenges ahead. Special Film Screening and Town HallWednesday, October 29th, 2025Join us for an exclusive showing of The Librarians from Oscar-nominated, Peabody Award-winning director Kim A. Snyder. This powerful film follows librarians as they become unlikely defenders of First Amendment rights during an unprecedented wave of book banning. Plus: Meet the Heroes: A special Q&A with one of the remarkable librarians featured in the film! General Session with Jason BroughtonThursday, October 30th, 2025Jason Broughton is the Director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress. |
Announcements
Please join the New Members Round Table for an casual, in-person meet-up at Tupelo Honey in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, July 19th 2025 beginning at 10:00 AM. Space is limited to 12 participants with a waitlist of 3, so be sure to reserve your spot early by clicking here. You will be contacted if you are one of the first 12, so please use a valid email address. We look forward to seeing you there!
Volunteer with SCLA
SCLA is seeking volunteers to fill various roles with our Sections, Round Tables, and Committees. Volunteering with SCLA is a great way to gain experience, build your resume, and connect with colleagues across the state. If you’re interested, please fill out this form.
South Carolina Digital Library
This digital collection curated by the South Carolina Digital Library showcases 100 years of SCLA history, including photographs, conference brochures, and publications.
Upcoming Events
Tue Aug 12, 2025Library Management Section Meeting Category: Committee, Section, or Round Table Meeting |
Wed Sep 3, 2025A Coffee Break with the New Members Round Table Category: Committee, Section, or Round Table Meeting |
Tue Oct 14, 2025Library Management Section Meeting Category: Committee, Section, or Round Table Meeting |