SCLA Conference 2018

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!

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2018 South Carolina Library Association Conference

Greenville, SC

2018 SCLA Award Winners

Presentation Materials

Affordable Learning in South Carolina: Tipping the SCALE - April Akins - Lander University, Amie Freeman - University of South Carolina, Haley Hall - Orangeburg-Calhoun Techincal College, Ellan Jenkinson - PASCAL Poster
Best in Show: Programming Exchange - Kristin Amsden, Sarah Gough, & Amanda Reed, Richland Library Handout
Clemson University Libraries Diversity Plan - Lili Klar, Ed Rock, Alydia Sims, & Tara Weekes, Clemson University Libraries Presentation
Doing More, Together: Expanding Collaboration through a Shared Library Services Platform - Rick Moul, Dianne Schaefer, & Ellan Jenkinson, PASCAL Handout
Expect the Unexpected: Media & Communication - Tamara King & Emily Stoll, Richland Library Handout 1, Handout 2
Getting Them Hooked: Reaching online students in a first-year experience course - John Siegel, University of South Carolina Upstate Presentation, Handout
Libraries Creating Healthier Communities - Taylor Atkinson & Rieta Drinkwine, Union County Library System Presentation
Library Advocacy: Federal & State Chapter Libraries Transform Advocacy - Virginia Cononie, University of South Carolina Upstate Presentation
Library Privacy 101 - Tucker Taylor, Thomas Cooper Library Presentation
Making Your Web Presence User-Friendly - Kathy Snediker, Thomas Cooper Library Presentation, Handout
Shine a Light on Legal Research - Terrye Conroy, Eve Ross, Dan Brackmann, Aaron Glenn; University of South Carolina School of Law Presentation 1, Presentation 2, Handout
So you want to start a library podcast? - Dr. Curtis Rogers, South Carolina State Library Presentation, Handout 1, Handout 2, Handout 3
South Carolina Libraries Can Help Lead the World and Help Save It - David Lankes, University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science Presentation
The Write Stuff: Starting a Writer's Group at Your Library - Terry Elsey & Chris Rogers, Spartanburg County Public Libraries Presentation

Poster Sessions

2018 Exhibitor/Sponsor Packet

Conference Schedule

2018 SCLA Schedule @ a Glance
Program

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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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.