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The South Carolina State Library maintains an extensive print and digital collection of public domain materials about South Carolina.

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The South Carolina State Documents Depository Program provides access to publications produced by state agencies and state-supported academic institutions.

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New & Noteworthy

June's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for June, 2025.

SC Plants the Seed: A Fresh Chapter Begins

SC Plants the Seed (SCPTS) is a library-based initiative that weaves together literacy, nutrition education, and access to healthy food, all while promoting lifelong learning and healthier communities.

Effective Cataloging Tools and Strategies for a Post-CRDP World: A New Article in DttP

Brianna King, Federal Documents Librarian at the South Carolina State Library, recently co-authored an article titled Out of the Weeds: Effective Cataloging Tools and Strategies for a Post-CRDP World, alongside Susie O’Connor (USC Aiken) and Pam King (The Citadel).

Image from Glad Jibs of a boy playing with the earth and the sun smiling.

New April Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is a South Carolina state cabinet agency established by state law on July 1, 2024, with specific roles and responsibilities for overseeing the protection and preservation of South Carolina’s environment and natural resources.