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.
2023 Officers
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]
Training
Check out our latest training webinar below and visit our Youtube channel for additional resources.
Check out these upcoming learning opportunities:
Check back later for more exciting learning opportunities!
The 2023 SCLA Conference is now history. There were so many great photos taken during the Conference by Richland Library's Lindsey Taunton. I've created an album of my favorite photos for each day of the Conference. Hope you enjoy them! Jimmie
Check out SCLA's Legislative Action Center and sign up to be notified about upcoming advocacy campaigns.
Click here to view the 2022 Share your Story book.
Digital Collection
SCLA's Digital Collection at the South Carolina Digital Library showcases 100 years of Association history, including conference programs, photographs of events, documents, and handbooks.