The Powering Up: Inclusive Services Summit will prepare attendees to plan and implement services for differently-abled library customers. Attendees will explore new developments in assistive technology, adaptive materials and resources, and techniques for assisting and interacting with individuals who have a condition which makes the utilization of library resources and services challenging.

Lunch will be provided. Click here to see the finalized agenda for the summit.

For: 

Staff engaged in direct services to the public
Library managers responsible for planning and funding library services

Presenters: 

Jennifer Taggart - Bloomfield Public Library
Dr. Clayton Copeland - University of South Carolina SLIS
Dr. Carol Page - South Carolina Assistive Technology Program

Cost: 

Registration fee is $10.

Location: 

South Carolina State Museum
301 Gervais Street
Columbia, S.C. 29214 

Please mail a check for $10 payable to the South Carolina State Library to the following address.  
Attn: Flora DuBose
SC State Library 
PO Box 11469
Columbia, SC 29211

If you cannot have a check processed before the event, please mail or fax a PO (purchase order) form to 803-734-8676.  You may also bring the $10.00 fee in cash on the day of the workshop and receive a receipt for your records.

All registrations must be completed at least 5 business days before the event. We regret that we are not able to provide refunds. If you would like to cancel your seat and you meet the deadline indicated above, please contact Flora DuBose (contact information listed below). You may send another staff person in your place, or receive a credit for a future CE event. Anyone who does not cancel prior to 5 business days before the event will be responsible for payment for the class.

Questions about the session?  Contact:  
Kathy Sheppard
South Carolina State Library 
803-734-8653
ksheppard@statelibrary.sc.gov

Questions about registration?  Contact:  
Flora DuBose
803-734-8126
fdubose@statelibrary.sc.gov