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Please join us for a free, live concert as we welcome the Lemira Elementary Percussion Ensemble to the SC State Library on Friday, December 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The State Library is honored to host this enthusiastic and talented group of students from Lemira Elementary School in Sumter, SC. This is a free event and open to the public.
Register today for our upcoming Tech Tuesday. Attendees will learn the basics about using a digital camera, settings, image framing and composition, as well as how to use free online image editing tools. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own digital cameras. There will be time for Q&A. Tech Tuesday is a free learning session and open to the general public. For more information, please contact Denise Lyons.
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2017
This FREE workshop is an introduction to Drupal and teaches attendees how to make websites. Drupal is used to make many of the websites and applications you use every day. Drupal has great standard features, such as easy content authoring, reliable performance, and excellent security. Learn more about Drupal here: https://www.drupal.org/about. There will be time for Q&A. Tech Tuesday is a free learning session and open to the general public.
The South Carolina State Library is pleased to host a free workshop on the Great American Eclipse 2017. This interactive and hands on training is specifically designed for visually impaired individuals and those who work with visually impaired populations, including special education teachers, early childhood specialists, teacher aides, paraprofessionals, tutors, counselors, and those in higher education.
Check out one of our newest resources - Fundamentals of government Information, mining, finding, evaluating, and using government resources, 2nd edition, by Hartnett, Sevetson, and Forte, published by Neal Schuman, 2016. This is a newly revised, peer-reviewed update of a resource that established itself as an essential navigational tool for librarians and other users. It is attuned to new sources and types of government info
Looking to check for resources at the State Library but are always on the go? Did you know SCLENDS, the South Carolina State Library's online catalog has been upgraded to a more user friendly interface for smart phones and tablets?
The official South Carolina Hall of Fame is located in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center and was dedicated in 1973 by Governor John C. West. Since 2001, it has been the state's official hall of fame. The hall was created to recognize and honor those contemporary and past citizens who have made outstanding contributions to South Carolina's heritage and progress and now has over 60 inductees.
Did you know that the South Carolina State Library receives copies of the state agency Accountability Reports? These official reports are sent to the General Assembly and copies are provided to the South Carolina State Library. The reports detail how state agencies have used funds allocated by the state legislature, the federal government and/or other sources for the citizens of South Carolina.
Did you know you can look up the history of your county on the State Library web site?
You can also search our catalog for books on the history of South Carolina counties.
Need more information? Contact one of our information services librarians today!
National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), as designated by Congress, provides a period encompassing both the history and recognition of our armed services with an in-depth look at the diversity of its individuals and achievements. It allows Americans to educate each generation on the historical impact of our military through the participation of the community with those who serve encouraging patriotism and love for America.
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