Youth Services SectionThe purpose of the Youth Services Section is to promote improved library service to the state's children and young people by providing opportunities for its members to increase their understanding of the library needs of children and young people, their knowledge of materials and services, their awareness of current issues that affect and interest their patrons, and their working skills as facilitators of the educational process and as specialists in public libraries and schools. It also fosters cooperation between school and public libraries in the state.
Next Youth Services Section MeetingTBD
2024 OfficersChair Leigh Ramey |
Announcements
SCLA Awards
Applications are now open for the SCLA Awards!
Know someone who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding contributions? Nominate them today!
View Awards and Submit an Award Nomination
Deadline: August 21, 2024
Breakout Session Proposals
We are still accepting breakout session proposals! If you were on the fence about participating, this is your sign. Submit your ideas here!
Statement on Proviso 27.1
SCLA stands with the South Carolina State Library against the change to Proviso 27.1. Attached to the budget approval securing state aid to SC public libraries, this proviso is vague and removes local control from legislatively created county library boards concerning collection creation and maintenance.
To view SCLA President Angela Craig’s official statement, click here.
To view the South Carolina Library’s official statement, click here.
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South Carolina Digital Library
This digital collection curated by the South Carolina Digital Library showcases 100 years of SCLA history, including photographs, conference brochures, and publications.