SCLA is the state’s premier library association. We are a group of librarians, library staff members, and library supporters working together to advocate for and improve library services in South Carolina. If you’re visiting this site, you must care about libraries, and that means SCLA is for you!
Membership shall include four members representing the different types of libraries; one representative each from the S.C. State Library and the USC College of Library and Information Science; with both the First Vice-President and the Executive Secretary serving ex officio.
Duties:
Evaluates the continuing education needs of South Carolina librarians and makes recommendations and suggestions to the various Sections, Round Tables, and Committees of SCLA.
Endeavors to assure quality in continuing education activities by providing guidelines, training, and information to the Sections, Round Tables, and Committees.
Evaluates continuing education activities in conjunction with Sections, Round Tables, and Committees and to report findings of the same.
Coordinates continuing education activities and maintains records on programs, providers, and resources.
Publicizes and promotes continuing education activities and opportunities.
2024 Officers:
Co-Chairs
Lisa Gieskes Librarian, Film & Sound Richland Library 1431 Assembly St. Columbia, SC 29201 [email protected]
Tiffany Hayes Director of Library Development South Carolina State Library 1500 Senate St. Columbia, SC 29201 [email protected]
The SCLA Continuing Education Committee is excited to announce its Lunch Series! Compromised of in-person and virtual events, this series is a great opportunity to casually network and expand your learning. For the ever-updating list of events, visit the Continuing Education Committee page.
If you want to get involved with library advocacy, check out our Legislative Action Center and sign up to be notified about upcoming advocacy campaigns.
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.