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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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RAINBOW ROUND TABLE

Mission Statement

The Rainbow Round Table of the South Carolina Library Association seeks to serve both professionals and users of libraries in South Carolina with an interest in LGBTQIA+ information or services. The round table promotes nondiscriminatory access to information for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies without censorship and strives to provide information about other relevant organizations providing various services for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies.

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Goals

To promote nondiscriminatory access to LGBTQIA+ information
To prevent censorship of LGBTQIA+ information
To direct individuals to other relevant organizations

2025 Round Table Contacts

Chair

Hannah Broam (they/them)
[email protected]

Vice-Chair

Michelle Rubino (she/her)
[email protected]

Secretary

We are currently looking to fill this role. If you're interested in serving as Secretary for the Rainbow Round Table, please email Hannah Broam

Reading Recommendations from the Rainbow Round Table

A image with a floral background feating the books Felix Ever After, A Quick and Easy Guide to Queer and Trans Identies, Taproot, and It Feels Good to Be Yourself with a message that says Happy Reading from the Rainbow Round Table.

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities by Mady G (Author and Illustrator) and J.R. Zuckerberg (Author and Illustrator)

Taproot: A Story About a Gardener and a Ghost by Keezy Young

It Feels Good to be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identify by Theresa Thorn (Author) and Noah Grigni (Illustrator)

Resources Available in South Carolina

Statewide Resources

Coastal Region Resources

Lowcountry Resources

Advocacy & Educational

College Support Groups

Health

Legal

LGBT-Friendly Churches

Circular Congregational Church

Support Groups/ Social Organizations

Upstate Resources

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

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