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

New Members Round Table

The New Members Round Table provides a place for South Carolina Library Association's newer members to develop professionally, establish relationships with other library staff from across the state, and learn about opportunities for service within the association. Membership in the NMRT is available to SCLA members who have worked less than five years in South Carolina.

What is our NMRT about?

We can...

learn from each other
learn from more experienced librarians
find our own place to plug into SCLA
grow as professionals and as leaders within our libraries and communities, as well as in our state and national associations

2025 Officers

Chair

Jennifer Jean
[email protected]

Vice-Chair

Sonaite Debebe-Kumssa
[email protected]

Secretary

This office is currently vacant.

Upcoming Coffee Breaks with the New Members Round Table

Join the leadership of the New Members Round Table for quarterly, virtual coffee breaks from 10:00-11:00 AM. We'll use this time to discuss ways to get involved with SCLA, share best practices, and have a moment of reflection before our day begins. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Date: Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Please join via this Zoom link.

Date: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Please join via this Zoom link.

Date: Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Please join via this Zoom link.

Date: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Please join via this Zoom link.

Announcements

Do you have an idea or project you'd like to present during our annual SCLA Conference? We are now accepting session proposals through May 15!

Submit Your 2025 SCLA Conference Proposal

Volunteer with SCLA

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.

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.