Check out one of our newest resources - Fundamentals of government Information, mining, finding, evaluating, and using government resources, 2^nd 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.

National Poetry Month began in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. It has become a celebration to increase the awareness and appreciation of poetry; schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets in the Unites States throughout the month celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture.

The South Carolina State Library is pleased to present Digital Collections (http://dc.statelibrary.sc.gov), a set of online projects that expand the State Library's mission to provide equal access to information for all South Carolinians.

The SC LENDS online catalog is currently unavailable. We apologize for any problems this is causing. It is anticipated the catalog will available this afternoon. Thank you.