South Carolina State Library to host webinar offering self-publishing tips

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SELF-e and Indie SC programs, author catalogs featured in event
COLUMBIA, MARCH 17
Librarians looking to offer support to local authors or story tellers looking to build their reputations should attend the South Carolina State Library’s SELF-e and Indie SC webinar on March 23.
The free webinar, hosted by SCSL Director of Communications Curtis Rogers and BiblioLabs Content Project Operations Manager Allie McKinney, will discuss how the SELF-e and Indie SC programs can help independent authors break out of obscurity.
Webinar attendees will receive an overview of the SCSL’s new web page for self-publishing, and view Indie SC’s new catalog for self-published books. Rogers and McKinney will also field questions about self-publishing in the South Carolina region.
Several published authors already using the SELF-e program encouraged writers to explore and utilize the digital publishing platforms available through the SCSL.
Summerville-based science fiction author Tony Bertauski said SELF-e helped him find opportunities for promoting his work that he had previously missed.
“Not only did it inform me of local book fairs I could attend, but also gave me a way to easily network with fellow indie writers,” Bertauski said. “That kind of exposure is absolutely needed to succeed in this career track, and SELF-e really helped me with that.”
Walterboro-based author and librarian Shiela Martina also recommended learning more about SELF-e and Indie SC.
“Anyone self-publishing will tell you than exposure is the main challenge,” Martina said. “Programs like SELF-e can really get your name out to the world.”
To register for the webinar, click here.
More information about Bertauski and Martina can be found at on their websites.
About the South Carolina State Library
The South Carolina State Library develops, supports, and sustains a thriving statewide community of learners committed to making South Carolina stronger. The Library serves the people of South Carolina by supporting state government and libraries to provide opportunities for learning in a changing environment. It is the primary administrator of federal and state support for the state’s libraries. In 1969, as the result of action by the General Assembly, the State Library Board was redesignated as the South Carolina State Library and assumed responsibility for public library development, library service for state institutions, service for the blind and physically handicapped, and library service to state government agencies. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the Library is funded by the state of South Carolina, by the federal government through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and other sources.  For more information, please visit www.statelibrary.sc.gov or call 803-734-8666.      

South Carolina State Library releases 2015 Notable State Documents list

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Historical brochures, flood response measures featured among selections
COLUMBIA, MARCH 16
Maps detailing barbecue restaurants, executive orders directing natural disaster recovery efforts, and a periodical researching African-American history were among the 18 publications that made the cut for the latest South Carolina State Library’s Notable State Documents list.
The annual award is meant to call attention to the most informative documents released by state agencies in 2015.  Awards will be presented to the winning agencies and authors on March 31 at 10:00 a.m. at the South Carolina State Library in Columbia.
A panel of librarians and state employees selected the documents for inclusion on the list, grading the publications based on their designs, writing styles, and breadth of information. The judges chose a diverse group of documents for recognition, including a brochure detailing a historical battle and two well-designed websites.
SCSL Library Acting Director Leesa Aiken said the yearly award showcases some of the strongest work completed by state agencies.
“South Carolina state documents provide a wealth of information, statistics, and share a broad range of knowledge about our state,” Aiken said. “I am pleased that we are able to publicly recognize these important publications and websites as notable documents and it is my hope that all South Carolina state agencies continue to produce high quality documents such as these.”
To see the complete 2015 Notable State Documents list, click here.
About the South Carolina State Library
The South Carolina State Library develops, supports, and sustains a thriving statewide community of learners committed to making South Carolina stronger. The Library serves the people of South Carolina by supporting state government and libraries to provide opportunities for learning in a changing environment. It is the primary administrator of federal and state support for the state’s libraries. In 1969, as the result of action by the General Assembly, the State Library Board was redesignated as the South Carolina State Library and assumed responsibility for public library development, library service for state institutions, service for the blind and physically handicapped, and library service to state government agencies. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the Library is funded by the state of South Carolina, by the federal government through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and other sources.  For more information, please visit www.statelibrary.sc.gov or call 803-734-8666.   

BSWCD and NRCS Seminar at St. Stephen Library

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Did you know you could do more with your land? Do you want to know how to make your land a money maker for you?

Then this free public educational seminar on programs available for rural landowners is for you! Join the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) and the BSWCD (Berkeley Soil and Water Conservation District) along with speakers from Center for Heirs Property Preservation,  Lowcountry Local First, Sewee Longleaf Coalition, and Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust to learn more about the resources available for individuals in the community.

Thursday, March 10th | 5:30 – 7:30 pm

St. Stephen Library

Genealogy Research Basics Workshop at Daniel Island Library

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Are you interested in digging into your family roots? Stop by the Daniel Island Library Monday, March 7th, from 1-2 pm to learn how to begin collecting ancestor information and researching on the internet with a member of the Family History Center of Charleston.

 

 

Healthy Lifestyles Workshop Series

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Nursing students from Charleston Southern University will hold a series of workshops at the St. Stephen Library this Spring. Information presented at these workshops will allow participants to understand and examine their personal values, choice and health. They will also gain a knowledge about the components of a healthy lifestyle, develop and follow a self-determined healthy lifestyle game plan. Following the workshops, preventatives from the Sumpter Free Clinic Resource Department will be on site answering questions about their resources.

Thursdays, March 3rd and 17th and April 7th. Workshops begin at 12 noon.

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About the Sumpter Free Health Clinic – The Sumpter Free Health Clinic exists to provide free health care to those with no health insurance and to provide other human needs services for those living in the most impoverished, rural areas. 

Trident Literacy Association to Hold Public GED Info Sessions at the Berkeley County Library System

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North Charleston, SC – Over 80,000 adults in the Charleston metro do not have their high school diploma or GED. The GED can be a gatekeeper to many in our community allowing access to better paying studentjobs, college, and the military. Together we can break the cycle of poverty in our community and provide equitable educational opportunities to all adults. A more educated community means a more prosperous community. This is why Trident Literacy Association works with and for adults in the tri-county area to earn their GED and WorkKeys certificate.

To promote community access to knowledge about the GED, TLA is hosting a series of GED Information Sessions at Berkeley County Libraries. These sessions are designed to present essential details about the GED test and a Q/A segment devoted to addressing attendees’ questions. Times, days, and locations for the GED Information Sessions are as follows:

  • Monday, March 28, 2016 – Hanahan Library Meeting Room from 5:00 – 6:30pm
  • Tuesday, March 29, 2016 – Sangaree Library Meeting Room from 5:00 – 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, March 30, 2016 – Goose Creek Library Meeting Room from 5:00 – 6:30pm

For more information, visit http://tridentlit.org/

About TLA

Improving lives in our community.

Being literate means being able to read the newspaper or a medicine bottle, or to complete a job application. It means a better life. Trident Literacy Association offers individualized and small group instruction for adults that gets results.

Programs include:


Special niches: Students benefit from our self-paced study programs, tailored to meet their needs. Study groups have 5 or fewer students, making learning comfortable and easier. One-on-one tutoring is available, with volunteer tutors who treat students with respect. There is a $5 monthly fee per student. The GED Preparation fee is $5 per month. There is no charge for senior citizens aged 65 and up.

Earn a FREE Ticket to the Circus by Reading!

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Kids, do you like reading cool library books? Are you interested in earning a circus ticket at the same time? Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey (R) with BCLS will be hosting some serious fun with logo (1)Reading with Ringling Bros. for the April 14 – 17 shows!

Available for kids ages 2 to 12. Get your Rewards Club Card now from your local library and start earning points.

Rules and Information:

* Your Rewards Club Card must be stamped by your librarian after completing and returning each book.

* You must read five 95) books and receive five (5) stamps (one stamp for every book completed) in order to receive your FREE ticket.

* Your Rewards Club Card is redeemable from Jan. 28 – April 15, 2016.

* Your Rewards Club Card is valid for the Wed. April 13 at 7:00 PM, Thu. April 14 at 7:00 PM, and Fri. April 15th at 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM performances of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily (R) Presents LEGENDS in 2016.

* Your Rewards Club Card can only be redeemed at: North Charleston Coliseum.

* To ensure seating, redeem your Rewards Club Card well in advance of your desired performance.

* Each child is only eligible for one free circus ticket. For instance, a child cannot read 10 books to receive two tickets to the circus.

* There is a required parent/guardian ticket purchase upon redemption of the child’s card. There is one (1) paid adult ticket with every three (3) free kids’ tickets. See the front and back of the redemption card for more information.

* Children under two-years-old will NOT need a ticket at the circus. Therefore, children under that age are not eligible for the circus reading program.

* This reading program is not intended for large groups such as daycares and camps. This is strictly for families.

* Most important, have fun “Reading with Ringling Bros (R)!” 

ALL NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM PERFORMANCES:

Date Show Time Animal Open House
Wed, Apr 13 7:00PM 5:30PM
Thu, Apr 14 7:00PM 5:30PM
Fri, Apr 15 10:30AM
Fri, Apr 15 7:00PM 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 16 11:00AM 9:30AM
Sat, Apr 16 3:00PM 1:30PM
Sat, Apr 16 7:00PM 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 17 1:30PM 12:00PM
Sun, Apr 17 5:30PM 4:00PM

BUY TICKETS

South Carolina State Library’s Center for the Book Announces 2016 Spring/Summer Author Talks

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Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina State Library’s Center for the Book is pleased to announce its upcoming author line up for the Speaker @ the Center series.
Thursday, Februrary 25 – Eric Morris | Jacob Jump: A Novel | Story River Books, USC Press
Jacob Jump follows a weeklong ill-fated boating trip down the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia, to the lighthouse at Tybee Island. Chance and danger trump planning and intention at every turn, and the pull of the historic river and of fate itself propel Morris’s characters with unrelenting force.
Wednesday, March 2 – Carla Damron | The Stone Necklace | Story River Books, USC Press
Clawing chest pains and a fiery car crash take one life and change the destiny of four others. The Stone Necklace braids together the stories of a grieving widow, a struggling nurse, a young mother, and a troubled homeless man, reminding us of the empowering and surprising ways our lives touch one another and how, together, we can recover from even the greatest of losses.
Thursday, March 24 – Sonya Grantham | Reflections of the Original Frogtown Community: Our Community Legacy Across the Miles
Many of the descendants of Frogtown have a history to share about their community that was once considered dead. Reflections is the first written documentation on this community and gives a rich history of the town and its citizens.
Wednesday, April 20 – Pat McNeely | Lincoln, Sherman, Davis and the Lost Confederate Gold
The destinies of President Lincoln, General Sherman, and Confederate President Davis are forever bound to the Lost Confederate Gold, but questions still linger about those astonishing events.
Wednesday, May 18 – Ray McManus & Mac Jones | Found Anew | Story River Books, USC Press
Found Anew is an anthology of new poetry and prose from writers with strong ties to the Palmetto State that creatively engages with historical photographs found in the digital collections of the University of South Carolina’s South Caroliniana Library.
Thursday, June 16 – Aïda Rogers | State of the Heart: South Carolina Writers on the Places They Love, Volume 2 | USC Press
South Carolina is a state of inspiration as well as recreation. Through its natural beauty, storied heritage, and curious character, the Palmetto State finds its way into the hearts and imaginations of every native, resident, and guest to set foot on its thirty-two thousand square miles of soil.
Books will be available for purchase and signing. All programs will take place from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the South Carolina State Library located at 1500 Senate St., Columbia. Speaker @ the Center is FREE and open to the public.
The South Carolina Center for the Book is an affiliate of the  Library of Congress Center for the Book and is a housed at the South Carolina State Library.
About the S.C. State Library
The South Carolina State Library develops, supports, and sustains a thriving statewide community of learners committed to making South Carolina stronger. The Library serves the people of South Carolina by supporting state government and libraries to provide opportunities for learning in a changing environment. It is the primary administrator of federal and state support for the state’s libraries. In 1969, as the result of action by the General Assembly, the State Library Board was redesignated as the South Carolina State Library and assumed responsibility for public library development, library service for state institutions, service for the blind and physically handicapped, and library service to state government agencies. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the Library is funded by the state of South Carolina, by the federal government through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and other sources.  For more information, please visitwww.statelibrary.sc.gov or call 803-734-8666.      

Staff from Congressman Mark Sanford’s Office will be at Library to Answer Questions

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SATELLITE OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 10:00AM
Berkeley County Library Moncks Corner
1003 Highway 52

Staff will be on hand to meet individually with those needing assistance in dealing with government agencies. We can offer help in many areas including an IRS
issue, VA or Social Security claim, a passport, and often times a state or local matter.

Feel free to stop by and ask a question or give us a message you would like passed on to
Congressman Sanford.

Call our Mount Pleasant office if you have any questions 843-352-7572

No appointments necessary

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