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Observations On The Past, Hope For The Future: The Aftermath Of A Library Renovation Project, John H. Barnett

South Carolina Libraries

After experiencing the final weeks and immediate aftermath of a library renovation project at the University of South Carolina Upstate, the Dean of the Library relates what he believes turned out well and what did not. He offers guidance on issues to consider as well as how to improve communication and manage expectations as libraries move forward with their renovations.

Re-Envisioning Our Future: The Library Master Planning Process At The University Of South Carolina Beaufort, Ann Holderfield, Kimberly Kelley

South Carolina Libraries

The authors relate their experiences with participating in a master planning process for the multi-campus University of South Carolina Beaufort Library.

The Miller F. Whittaker Library's Renovation Project, Ruth Hodges

South Carolina Libraries

The author describes the renovation project undertaken by the Miller F. Whittaker Library at South Carolina State University.

Watch This Space: Library Renovations, Repercussions, And Reimaginings--Introduction, Jean Thrift

South Carolina Libraries

In 2022, the South Carolina Library Association (SCLA) College & University Section officers organized a Q&A-style discussion panel, “Watch This Space: Library Renovations, Repercussions, and Reimaginings,” presented at the SCLA Annual Conference. Some of the authors who participated in the panel--Ruth Hodges, South Carolina State University; Kim Kelley, University of South Carolina Beaufort; Ann Holderfield, formerly of the University of South Carolina Beaufort; and John Barnett, University of South Carolina Upstate--have written about their experiences.

Rejected, Dylan B. Mcelroy

South Carolina Libraries

My name is Dylan McElroy, a 30 year old man on the autism spectrum. I am writing this article in hopes of sharing my own experiences on what it means to be endlessly rejected, despite having the qualifications for the career/job field I wish to enter. It is my hope that those experiences will also help others on the path to success as constant rejection is painful, makes one question their self-worth, and various other horrible feelings. The sections of this article will be divided into history, feelings, and eventual solutions to the problem of job rejection.

Share Your Story; Libraries Support South Carolina, Virginia Cononie

South Carolina Libraries

The second edition of "Share your Story" includes stories from school libraries, academic libraries, and public libraries in South Carolina. Stories depict successes, activities and events in libraries from 2022-2023. This edition was given to South Carolina Legislators to share the impact libraries have on their constituents.

Letters at the beginning of the book are written from South Carolina Library leaders including SCLA Advocacy Committee, the South Carolina Association of School Librarians, Partnership Among South Carolina Academic Libraries Executive Director, SC Association of Public Library Administrators President and Friends of South Carolina Libraries President.

Stories are organized by Federal Legislator's …

Book Review: Struggling To Learn: An Intimate History Of School Desegregation In South Carolina, Tamara Law

South Carolina Libraries

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Book Review: Charleston To Phnom Penh, Craig M. Keeney

South Carolina Libraries

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Book Review: Child, Craig M. Keeney

South Carolina Libraries

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Book Review: Schooling The Movement: The Activism Of Southern Black Educators From Reconstruction Through The Civil Rights Era, Sherry V. Neal

South Carolina Libraries

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Fall 2023 Issue Editor Letter, Mckenzie M. Lemhouse

South Carolina Libraries

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What Works? What Doesn't Work? What Action Can We Take?, Jennifer Hughes, Michelle Lewis

South Carolina Libraries

This session demonstrated an effective and engaging exercise that empowers library staff to take action! Participants learned how to lead library strategic planning processes, change implementation, and assessment activities in a welcoming, non-intimidating manner that fosters an environment of ongoing collaboration, solutions-based results, reflection, and improvement.

Archival Research In The Time Of Coronavirus, Kelly K. Hudson, Heather Gilbert

South Carolina Libraries

Two Special Collections directors explore the challenges and strategies of delivering archival services during a global pandemic at their respective academic repositories: Special Collections at the College of Charleston and the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas.

Goofus And Gallant’S Guide To Textbook Cataloging, Scott M. Dutkiewicz, Tomeka Jackson

South Carolina Libraries

This article presents an overview of the 2022 SCLA presentation "Goofus and Gallant's Guide to Textbook Cataloging," presented by Scott Dutkiewicz. This presentation was inspired by the Highlights for Children comic strip “Goofus and Gallant. The reader will learn about five common cataloging mistakes associated with textbooks. Areas discussed are call numbers and classification, editions, pagination, subject and genre access, and indication of audience.

Letter From The Co-Editors, April P. Akins, Megan Palmer

South Carolina Libraries

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