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SC State Library Uses Flickr

The South Carolina State Library now has a Flickr account to visually promote libraries and library services statewide.

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NCLIS Announces Grand Prize Winner

What are the best library programs in the country addressing health and wellness issues? From 50 state winners, a grand prize winner has been chosen by a Federal panel, receiving $20,000 for its innovative work to reduce the risk of diabetes.

An all-day forum featuring the ten finalist libraries took place at the National Library of Medicine on May 3rd. The grand prize winner was announced at a reception that evening. NLM is pleased to have provided some support to six of the finalist winners through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.

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South Carolina Public Libraries to Improve Access to Computers and the Internet for all Residents

The South Carolina State Library has received a $937,500 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to upgrade computers previously granted by the foundation.

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TellMe: Free Information Just a Phone Call Away

TellMe is a free information service that provides stock quotes, news, weather reports, and more over the telephone. The system follows your voice commands to find the information. Dial 1-800-555-TELL (8355) to try it yourself!

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The Gospel Association for the Blind

The Gospel Association for the Blind offers a wide range of topics such as Bible studies, biographies, fiction and current issues, science, music and many other subjects for your enjoyment. Services are free and offered in print, cassette or Braille. For more information please call or write: The Gospel Association for the Blind, PO Box 1162 Bunnell, Florida 32110 or call (386) 586-5885.

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Are you interested in attending college?

The NFB of SC has a Scholarship Program for college students. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2006. Scholarships will be awarded at the NFB convention in August. Applications are available on the NFB website www.nfbsc.net or by contacting the state office at (803) 254-3777.

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SC Center for the Book Opens

South Carolina Center for Book The South Carolina Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book, will officially open Friday, February 24 from 3-4:30 at 1430 Senate Street, Columbia.

For Immediate Release
February 7, 2006

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SC Book Festival

SC Book Festival The 2006 South Carolina Book Festival will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, February 25-26. A full weekend will feature a diversified group of authors, poets and scholars free of charge.

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Discus Gives More Power to You!

On January 12th, the Discus (Digital Information for South Carolina Users) program migrated to the new PowerSearch interface for its Thomson Gale databases.

On January 12th, the Discus (Digital Information for South Carolina Users) program migrated to the new PowerSearch interface for its Thomson Gale databases.

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TBS Reaches Out to Native Americans

Indian Chief Talking Book Services (TBS) participated in South Carolina’s first statewide Native American Conference “Mending the Circle” held in Columbia and hosted by the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs.

For Immediate Release
November 22, 2005

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