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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!

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Paraprofessional Round Table

The purpose of the Paraprofessional Round Table is to provide opportunities for paraprofessionals to meet regularly and exchange ideas. The Section seeks to offer workshops that encourage paraprofessional development as well as cooperation among its members in order to promote excellent library service. Specific objectives include the following:

To promote the recruitment and retention of library paraprofessionals in all types of libraries.
To sponsor workshops that address topics of interest to library paraprofessionals.
To investigate the possibility of establishing a library paraprofessional continuing education program within the state.
To offer financial aid to library paraprofessionals who wish to further their education.
To ensure that paraprofessionals among the state's libraries be recognized and affirmed.

Workshop

Unfortunately the 2019 Paraprofessional Round Table event has been canceled. We look forward to seeing everyone at the annual conference in October.

Paraprofessional Round Table Information Flyer

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Announcements

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The SCLA Continuing Education Committee is excited to announce its Lunch Series! Compromised of in-person and virtual events, this series is a great opportunity to casually network and expand your learning. For the ever-updating list of events, visit the Continuing Education Committee page.

If you’re interested in presenting at one of these sessions, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/pc6ztPRPkeQXVXNRA.

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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

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