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New June Electronic State Publications

The SC Office of the Attorney General Securities Division created Your New Job: Starting Your Financial Future. This guide provides practical advice and explanations about comparing options for employer savings plans, health insurance choices, spending and saving income, repaying and managing debt, and investing.

NewsBank & State Library Resource Databases

The South Carolina State Library makes NewsBank, and other news and online resources, available for free to library card holders. For over 50 years, NewsBank, Inc. has been a leading provider of the world’s largest collection of reliable information.

National Park & Recreation Month

July is an eagerly awaited month across South Carolina for outdoor activities. Park and Recreation Month's annual observance serves as a reminder of the invaluable role that parks, green spaces, and recreational programs play in enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Recent Items

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Press Release - Proviso 27.1 - Aid to Counties Libraries Allotment

Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina State Legislature passed a change to Proviso 27.1-Aid to Counties Libraries Allotment which lacks sufficient detail for implementation.

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New April Electronic State Publications

The SC Forestry Commission created the Wood Magic Forest Fair Educator's Guide as a supplement to the Wood Magic Forest Fair, a free, fun, forestry-fact-filled field trip and festival for

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National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month, and South Carolina is bursting with verse! This month’s book display showcases our state’s poetic variety, from our award-winning authors to brand-new voices.  

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New February Electronic State Publications

The SC Department of Employment and Workforce created the monthly newsletter, Data Trends, to broaden reporting on what is presented to the public each month concerning labor market information and economic development in the state of South Carolina.
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New March 2024 Electronic State Publications

The Legislative Council of the General Assembly publishes the South Carolina State Register, an official state publication, as a temporary update to the South Carolina Code of Regulations.
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New January 2024 Electronic State Publications

Although the terms “assisted living” and “nursing home” are often used interchangeably, there is a big difference between the two types of facilities. Knowing the difference can empower individuals and families to make the best decision possible regarding health status.
Leesa Aiken, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond, Chris Yates

South Carolina Secretary of State’s website receives 2023 Notable State Document Award

The Secretary of State’s Office received the 2023 Notable State Document Award from the South Carolina State Library for its website. Each year, the South Carolina State Library recognizes several government documents published by state agencies for their excellence and contribution to the understanding of government processes.
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New December 2023 Electronic State Documents

South Carolina state agencies complete comprehensive self-assessments as part of state-required accountability and reporting mandates. These annual State Agency Accountability Reports, prepared for the Governor and General Assembly, provide an overview and snapshot of each agency’s performance.

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Kennedy Middle School Hosts Fifth Annual Multi-School Literacy Night

Patricia Sinclair, the State Library's Electronic Resources Director, attended Kennedy Middle School's Literacy Night as a community partner and represented the State Library's and Discus's support of literacy programs and reading initiatives.

Upcoming Event

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Speaker at the Center: Ayanna Goines Discusses The Green Book

July 31, 2024, 3:00 PM

Join us at the SC Center for the Book for the latest installment of the Speaker at the Center event as we explore "The Green Book." This discussion, led by Ayanna Goines, an African American History Consultant at the SC Department of Archives and History and a member of the SC African American Heritage Commission, will discuss the history and impact of "The Green Book."

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