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.
2020 Officers
Amie Freeman Scholarly Communication Librarian Digital Research Services University of South Carolina 803-777-2168 [email protected]
Lisa Gieskes Librarian, Film & Sound Richland Library 1431 Assembly St. Columbia, SC 29201 [email protected]
Tiffany Hayes Continuing Education Consultant South Carolina State Library 1500 Senate St. Columbia, SC 29201 [email protected]
Megan Palmer Assessment Librarian Robert Muldrow Cooper Library Clemson University Clemson, SC 29631 [email protected]
Training
Check out our latest training webinar below and visit our Youtube channel for additional resources.
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.