The South Carolina State Library has been monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 (now pandemic) and is working closely with our partners and event organizers to help manage its impact on our library community statewide.

We have made the decision to cancel the March 18 Collection Maintenance class. Rescheduling will occur at a later date. If you have any questions about a specific event coordinated by the South Carolina State Library, please contact the individual State Library staff member listed for the event.

In this challenging time, the fundamental guiding principle we have used, and will continue to use, is that we will follow the guidance and policies as established by the State of South Carolina. The South Carolina State Library encourages individuals to pay close attention to the SC DHEC COVID-19 website for additional updates and information.

Agenda:

Books are a key part of library services, and they have a life cycle from purchase to discard. Participants will learn:

• How books are selected, purchased, and cataloged for the library
• Collections beyond books--checking out electronic materials, A/V items, video games, and other materials
• How to decide when it's time to remove the book from the collection, and what happens to it afterward

Presenter:

South Carolina State Library staff

Audience:

Public library paraprofessional staff with little or no library experience; staff wanting a refresher of basic library skills

Location:

Darlington County Library, 204 N Main St, Darlington, SC 29532

Accessibility:

FM Auditory Assistance, large print materials, and other accessibility accommodations are available by request. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to participate, please contact the program organizer at least two weeks in advance. 

Questions about the workshop?  Contact: 

Tiffany Hayes, Continuing Education Consultant
South Carolina State Library 
803-545-4206
thayes@statelibrary.sc.gov