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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.

Announcements

ACRL President visits SC state chapter

Join our ACRL state chapter (SCLA's College & University Section) for a virtual speaker visit with Julie Garrison, current ACRL President (2021-2022) on Tuesday, June 7th from 10am - 11:30am. This is a free event open to both SCLA members and non-members. Go here to Register >>

2022 Conference Session Proposals

Now accepting conference session proposals through May 31, 2022. Submit yours today!

2022 SCLA Conference

October 5-7, 2022

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Take Action!

Check out SCLA's Legislative Action Center and sign up to be notified about upcoming advocacy campaigns.

SCLA Leadership Retreat

Meeting will be scheduled for early Spring.

Latest Issue of SC Libraries Journal

Click here to view the latest edition.

Submit your article for inclusion in the next issue by January 5th!

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.