Transform the World Through SCLA!

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!

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2025 Executive Officers

Kelly Jones
President
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Dr. Shamella Cromartie
1st Vice President/Conference Chair
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Jana Stevenson
2nd Vice President/Membership Chair
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Valerie Byrd Fort
Secretary
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Dr. April Williams
Treasurer
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Angela Craig
Immediate Past President
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American Library Association Councilor

Sarah Schroeder

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Executive Director

Aimee Hiers
Premier Management Partners
1 Windsor Cove, Suite 305
Columbia, SC 29223
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2025 Association Representatives

Tracey Elvis-Weitzel
South Carolina Association of Public Library Administrators Liaison
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Virginia Cononie
South Carolina Association of School Librarians Liaison

Amber Conger
Southeastern Library Association Liaison
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Announcements

Do you have an idea or project you'd like to present during our annual SCLA Conference? We are now accepting session proposals through May 15!

Submit Your 2025 SCLA Conference Proposal

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

group of men and women presenting at SCLA Conference

This digital collection curated by the South Carolina Digital Library showcases 100 years of SCLA history, including photographs, conference brochures, and publications.