The South Carolina Library Association is excited to welcome library professionals from across the state to the 2026 SCLA Conference, The Next Chapter: Building Resilient Libraries, on October 27–29, 2026.

Our Conference Planning Committee is creating three days of engaging educational sessions, inspiring speakers, networking opportunities, and special events that celebrate the resilience, innovation, and impact of South Carolina's libraries.

Save-the-Date

Tuesday, October 27 – Thursday, October 29, 2026
 

Location

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC 29201
 

Session Proposals Open

Do you have a program, partnership, or innovative idea to share? The Conference Planning Committee invites librarians, library workers, educators, students, trustees, and community partners to submit session proposals that explore this year's theme, The Next Chapter: Building Resilient Libraries.

Whether you're sharing practical strategies, successful initiatives, or lessons learned, we encourage you to add your voice to this year's conference.

Ready to present? Click the link below to access the session proposal submission form.

 

2026 Session Proposal Submission Form

 

Stay Tuned for Updates

Additional conference details will be shared in the coming months, including:

• Poster session proposal submissions
• Author luncheons and featured speakers
• Networking events and special programs
• Registration details and conference schedule

The SCLA Conference is one of the best opportunities for library workers across South Carolina to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another. We hope you’ll save the date and join us in Columbia in October 2026.
 

Join SCLA

Not yet a member of the South Carolina Library Association? Becoming a member is a great way to stay connected with the library community across the state, access professional development opportunities, and receive updates about the annual conference and other SCLA events.

 

Join SCLA

 

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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]

 

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Institutional Membership Is Here!

 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.

 

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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