Transform the World Through SCLA!

SCLA is the state’s premier library association. We are a group of librarians, library staff members, and library supporters working together to advocate for and improve library services in South Carolina. If you’re visiting this site, you must care about libraries, and that means SCLA is for you!

Become a Member

If you are interested in being more involved in advocacy, consider joining the:

SCLA Advocacy Committee by emailing [email protected]
SCASL Legislative Committee by emailing [email protected]

Institutional Membership Is Here!

SCLA members congregating

We are excited to announce our new opportunity for institutional membership! At any level, this membership will provide the full benefits of SCLA for your library’s entire staff (full-time and part-time). These benefits include access to resources and professional development that may have been inaccessible in the past due to costs or job function along with the convenience of paying for all staff memberships in a single transaction.

To learn more, view this flier: SCLA Institutional Membership 2024.

Support for You and Your Library

Your membership supports SCLA’s aggressive and productive efforts in the state and nationally to assure that South Carolina’s libraries are well-funded and maintain their national standing as the very best.

We are a state chapter of the American Library Association (ALA) and an affiliate of the Southeastern Library Association (SELA). The association is made of librarians from all around our state South Carolina dedicated to providing innovative services and promoting libraries and intellectual freedom to all our citizens including the public, as well as those in higher education and in our schools.

The Benefits of Membership

Support for you and your library
Grow your career and skills
Stay informed
Opportunities for involvement and networking
Access to services for you, your library, and your community

SCLA Continuing Education Webinars

View all previous webinars on the SCLA YouTube Channel.

To submit a webinar proposal, go to: https://forms.gle/CXkeXHwbUcrtCg6A8

Announcements

SCLA is seeking volunteers to fill various roles with our Sections, Round Tables, and Committees. Volunteering with SCLA is a great way to gain experience, build your resume, and connect with colleagues across the state. If you’re interested, please fill out this form.

Advocacy

If you want to get involved with library advocacy, check out our Legislative Action Center and sign up to be notified about upcoming advocacy campaigns.

South Carolina Digital Library

group of men and women presenting at SCLA Conference

This digital collection curated by the South Carolina Digital Library showcases 100 years of SCLA history, including photographs, conference brochures, and publications.