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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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Library and Personnel Standards Committee

Membership:

Six members of the Association, preferably representing various Sections and Round Tables and all types of libraries.

Duties:

Recommends standards and/or guidelines to enhance South Carolina library services and resources and to improve benefits to South Carolina library personnel.
Examines various standards and guidelines relevant to libraries.
Determines the existence of, and works in conjunction with, other similar groups from the various Sections of related organizations.
Studies library statistics and methods used in reporting and evaluating library services and resources.
Undertakes specific projects at the request of the Executive Board.

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2020 SCLA Conference

This year's conference is going virtual! Save the date: October 13-15!

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.