Perfectly Preserved

One of the many ways the South Carolina State Library supports the community is through the preservation of the collections housed here.

A main part of the strategic plan is to protect and promote cultural heritage which can be done through the preservation of historic collections. SCSL librarians take special care to clean books, put fragile items in protective enclosures, maintain and display the Rare Book Collection, and provide education on handling and preservation procedures.

Preservation tools and a book in need of repair in our display case

Upcoming Event

Desk in library with papers scattered all over.

Making the Most of the Space You Have

September 25, 2024, 2:00 PM
Do you have underused or poorly configured spaces in your library? Are your services evolving, but your building is stuck in the past? This session will help librarians assess their physical space and offer ideas to alter existing space for better functionality and flexibility.

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