After an extensive executive search, the South Carolina State Library Board of Directors had only to look slightly north for its top candidate. David S. Goble, currently of Charlotte but with Palmetto State ties, has been named South Carolina State Librarian. He will begin his tenure with the SCSL on March 19, 2007.

Governor Mark Sanford has announced the appointment of Camden native Dan B. Mackey to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina State Library. He replaces Margaret Bundy of Lancaster, whose term expired June 30, 2006.

Sunday, February 25th, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Sponsored by the South Carolina Center for the Book, the SC Book Festival, and Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd. South Carolina State Museum, lower atrium, 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

Eat a delicious brunch with a famous author! Author guests include Jack Bass, James O. Born, Sonny Brewer, C. Michael Curtis, Elizabeth Cox, Nathalie Dupree, Karin Gillespie, Michele Martinez, Clarence Nero, Margot Theis Raven, George Singleton, Mark Turcotte, and Marjory Wentworth. Tickets are $25.

The York County Library Board of Trustees has announced that Colleen Carney has been hired as the new Director for the York County Library system to replace David Lyon, who is retiring.  She begins her new position on March 5.

Director of the Berkeley County Library in Moncks Corner, SC since 1996,  Ms. Carney also serves as president of the Association of Public Library Administrators in South Carolina (APLA) and has 32 years of experience in the library field.

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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation featured the Carvers Bay Branch Library of the Georgetown County Library system in a short documentary project showcasing success stories on how computers and the Internet in public libraries can positively impact citizens’ lives. 

The staff of the South Carolina State Library is presenting a series of classes to assist state agency employees with finding information.  The classes will give overviews and tips on specific topics related to online searching and to services available at the State Library.

We are pleased to announce the online publication of the 2005 - 2006 Annual Report from the South Carolina State Library.  The report chronicles a year of change, challenges and accomplishments.  The agency's mission is to provide, advance and promote excellent library services and equal access to information for all South Carolinians.   

On December 5, 2006, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice issued the first installment of a new technical assistance document designed to assist state and local officials to improve compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in their programs, services, activities, and facilities.