http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/ Events at the South Carolina State Library en-us Copyright 2007 Plymouth Rocket, Inc. http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:06:26 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/pr_logos/ek_160_title_trans.gif http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/ Date
Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Training Description
This is a 2 1/2-hour class for state employees and librarians designed to familiarize users with the legislative research websites, including scstatehouse.gov, and Thomas.gov. Attendees will see how to view bills that are submitted to the General Assembly, track actions and versions; find contact information for legislators and committees; find budgets, laws and regulations; and find publications sent to the General Assembly and stored at the website. For the federal government we will find legislator pages, find acts, public laws, and use the Federal Register and Congressional Record.

For
Librarians and state employees

Trainer
Elaine Sandberg, South Carolina State Library

Cost
Free

Location
South Carolina State Library
1500 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Computer Training Room

Questions?
Elaine Sandberg
803-734-8625
esandberg@statelibrary.sc.gov

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Description
Carl Naylor, author of The Day the Johnboat Went Up the Mountain: Stories from My Twenty Years in South Carolina Maritime Archaeology--True tales of underwater adventures and discoveries in the Palmetto State's maritime history.

Books will be available for purchase and autographing. The South Carolina Center for the Book is the South Carolina Affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book and is a cooperative project of the South Carolina State Library, the University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science, and The Humanities Council SC.

For
Speaker @ the Center is FREE and open to the public. Bag lunches are encouraged.

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

Questions?
Curtis Rogers
803-734-8928
crogers@statelibrary.sc.gov

]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1652306 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1652306 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST DATE
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The make-or-break date for this training is Thursday, February 18, at midnight. The training will be cancelled if fewer than 10 registrations have been received.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION
This hands-on training will explore two of the newer additions to the DISCUS collection: LearningExpress Library and Ferguson's Career Guidance Center. These two complementary resources are being provided to help meet the career and workforce needs of South Carolina citizens.

Content and features in these products include:

• Practice tests for GED preparation, job and career goals, undergraduate and graduate school admission, and U.S. citizenship
• Tools for improving reading, writing, and math skills
• Job and industry information
• Searchable scholarships, internships, and fellowships
• Workplace skills focus
• And more!

Attend this training and learn how to assist your users as they create their own accounts and begin using these practical tools to further their educational, job, and career goals.

FOR
Librarians and library staff of public libraries and college/university libraries

LEVEL
Beginning and intermediate users of DISCUS possessing basic computer and Web navigation skills

TRAINER
Ruth Thompson, DISCUS

COST
Free.

LOCATION
Trident Technical College
Main Campus Library
Computer Training Room
7000 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, SC 29423
Telephone: (843) 574-6095
The TTC Library is located in Building 510 on this campus map.
Google Map

QUESTIONS?
Ruth Thompson, (803) 734-4627, rthompson@statelibrary.sc.gov



Location: Trident Technical College]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1618328 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1618328 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST Date
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Training Description
Learn how to locate information on grants available from private foundations and corporations, using the State Library’s electronic and print resources. The Foundation Directory Online, the Foundation Center’s grants database, as well as grants-related web sites, will be demonstrated. Includes basic information on writing a grant proposal.

For
Open to state employees, librarians, and the public.

Trainer
Dawn Mullin, South Carolina State Library

Cost
Free

Location
South Carolina State Library
1500 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Computer Training Room

Questions?
Dawn Mullin
803-737-3762
dmullin@statelibrary.sc.gov

]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1653450 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:30:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1653450 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:30:00 EST DATE
Thursday, February 25, 2010
The make-or-break date for this training is Monday, February 22, at midnight. The training will be cancelled if fewer than 10 registrations have been received.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION
This hands-on training will explore two of the newer additions to the DISCUS collection: LearningExpress Library and Ferguson's Career Guidance Center. These two complementary resources are being provided to help meet the career and workforce needs of South Carolina citizens.

Content and features in these products include:

• Practice tests for GED preparation, job and career goals, undergraduate and graduate school admission, and U.S. citizenship
• Tools for improving reading, writing, and math skills
• Job and industry information
• Searchable scholarships, internships, and fellowships
• Workplace skills focus
• And more!

Attend this training and learn how to assist your users as they create their own accounts and begin using these practical tools to further their educational, job, and career goals.

FOR
Librarians and library staff of public libraries and college/university libraries

LEVEL
Beginning and intermediate users of DISCUS possessing basic computer and Web navigation skills

TRAINER
Ruth Thompson, DISCUS

COST
Free.

LOCATION
SC State Library
Computer Training Room (basement)
1500 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone: (803) 734-8644
Map and Parking Information

QUESTIONS?
Ruth Thompson, (803) 734-4627, rthompson@statelibrary.sc.gov


Location: South Carolina State Library]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1617883 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1617883 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST Date
Friday, February 26, 2010
Registration deadline: Friday, February 19, 2010 at 5:00 PM

Description
Are you a fan of C-SPAN, Washington Journal, or BookTV? Would you like to learn more about the network’s philosophy and get an overview of C-SPAN’s organization and programs? If so, this free workshop is for you.

On February 26, from 10:30 AM to noon, Rodee Schneider of C-SPAN will conduct a special workshop for C-SPAN fans, media specialists, social studies teachers, students, state government employees, librarians, and anyone else looking to gain a greater knowledge of C-SPAN and its public affairs resources. The workshop will be held in Room 309 of the South Carolina State Library’s administration building at 1430 Senate Street.

Following the talk, there will be a walk-through of C-SPAN’s unique and free resources, including

• the Video Library, C-SPAN's comprehensive searchable archive featuring every C-SPAN program since 1987,
• Health Care Hub, a site featuring resources on the ongoing health care debate,
• C-SPAN Classroom, an educational service for social studies teachers, and
• Congressional Chronicle, a tool for monitoring and tracking congressional bills and members.

Seating is limited to 55 participants so be sure to register online before all seats are taken! Even though this event is free, we are expecting a large crowd so we ask that you register online. The registration deadline is Friday, February 19 at 5:00 PM.

If you have any registration questions, please contact Kara Gibbs at 803-734-8576 or kgibbs@statelibrary.sc.gov.

Cost
Free

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

Questions?
Kara Gibbs
803-734-8576
kgibbs@statelibrary.sc.gov

]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1664816 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:30:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1664816 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:30:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1558741 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1558741 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST DATE
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
The make-or-break deadline for this training is Sunday, February 28, at midnight. The training will be cancelled if fewer than 10 registrations have been received.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION
DISCUS has welcomed Britannica Online to its collection of exceptional resources for South Carolinians! Learn new ways to assist your users during this hands-on, 4-hour training. Participants will learn about the content, functionality and special features in Britannica Online, including:

• Homepages that provide access to encyclopedias and other reference and educational materials for both students and adults.
• Workspace storage tool for users to store their research materials for future retrieval.
• Resources for every subject, including history, geography, art, humanities, business, science, technology and more.
• Britannica Learning Zone, the first resource in the DISCUS collection targeted to the unique needs of early childhood learners.

FOR
Librarians, library staff and media specialists of school, college and public libraries, as well as school instructional technology trainers

TRAINER
Jennifer Keating, Britannica Digital Learning

COST
Free. Lunch is on your own.

LOCATION
SC State Library
Computer Training Room
1500 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone: (803) 734-8644
Map and Parking Information

QUESTIONS?
Ruth Thompson, (803) 734-4627, rthompson@statelibrary.sc.gov


Location: South Carolina State Library]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1609121 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1609121 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST DATE
Thursday, March 4, 2010
The make-or-break deadline for this training is Monday, March 1, at midnight. The training will be cancelled if fewer than 10 registrations have been received.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION
DISCUS has welcomed Britannica Online to its collection of exceptional resources for South Carolinians! Learn new ways to assist your users during this hands-on, 4-hour training. Participants will learn about the content, functionality and special features in Britannica Online, including:

• Homepages that provide access to encyclopedias and other reference and educational materials for both students and adults.
• Workspace storage tool for users to store their research materials for future retrieval.
• Resources for every subject, including history, geography, art, humanities, business, science, technology and more.
• Britannica Learning Zone, the first resource in the DISCUS collection targeted to the unique needs of early childhood learners.

FOR
Librarians, library staff and media specialists of school, college and public libraries, as well as school instructional technology trainers

TRAINER
Jennifer Keating, Britannica Digital Learning

COST
Free

LOCATION
Florence County Library System
Headquarters Library
Computer Training Room
509 S. Dargan Street
Florence, SC 29506
Telephone: (843) 662-8424
Headquarters Library Information
Google Map

QUESTIONS?
Ruth Thompson, (803) 734-4627, rthompson@statelibrary.sc.gov


Location: Florence County Library]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1609151 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1609151 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST DATE
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

TRAINING DESCRIPTION
During the current challenging economic situation, DISCUS resources are more valuable than ever. Is your institution fully maximizing its use of the DISCUS collection? Public and academic libraries can customize and manage these resources in a variety of ways to better integrate them into their collections and services. Attend this important session to get more value from the databases provided to your library by DISCUS.

For overall DISCUS collection administration at the local institution, participants will review:

Linking and branding instructions;

Support resources available in the Toolkit; and

Recent additions in content and functionality.

For all the databases in the DISCUS collection, participants will learn how to:

retrieve usage statistics and identify report options; and

utilize customization options.

For the databases provided by Gale, participants will also learn how to:

identify their library ID and location ID for retrieving usage statistics;

examine ways to customize the enhanced PowerSearch interface for more effective use; and

recognize methods of linking to both their library's periodical holdings information and to InfoTrac journals from their OPACs.

Academic and public libraries are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to send representative(s) to this training, particularly individuals who serve in the roles of DISCUS Primary Contact and DISCUS Technical Contact.

FOR
Staff of public and college/university libraries who coordinate and manage DISCUS resources for their institutions

EQUIPMENT/CONNECTIVITY
Training will take place in a room that provides wireless access to the Internet. There are no computers available in the training room. Participants are encouraged, though not required, to bring their own laptops to the training.

TRAINERS
Martin Borg and Julie Pepera of Gale/Cengage Learning
Amy Duernberger of DISCUS

COST
Training is free. Register early to be included in the lunch count that must be submitted to the caterer on Friday, March 5th.

LOCATION
SC State Library
1430 Senate Street, Room 309
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone: (803) 734-8644
Map and Parking Information

QUESTIONS?
Ruth Thompson, 803-734-4627, rthompson@statelibrary.sc.gov


Location: South Carolina State Library, Room 309]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1675756 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1675756 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST DATE
Thursday, March 11, 2010

TRAINING DESCRIPTION
During the current challenging economic situation, DISCUS resources are more valuable than ever. Is your institution fully maximizing its use of the DISCUS collection? Public and academic libraries can customize and manage these resources in a variety of ways to better integrate them into their collections and services. Attend this important session to get more value from the databases provided to your library by DISCUS.

For overall DISCUS collection administration at the local institution, participants will review:

Linking and branding instructions;

Support resources available in the Toolkit; and

Recent additions in content and functionality.

For all the databases in the DISCUS collection, participants will learn how to:

retrieve usage statistics and identify report options; and

utilize customization options.

For the databases provided by Gale, participants will also learn how to:

identify their library ID and location ID for retrieving usage statistics;

examine ways to customize the enhanced PowerSearch interface for more effective use; and

recognize methods of linking to both their library's periodical holdings information and to InfoTrac journals from their OPACs.

Academic and public libraries are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to send representative(s) to this training, particularly individuals who serve in the roles of DISCUS Primary Contact and DISCUS Technical Contact.

FOR
Staff of public and college/university libraries who coordinate and manage DISCUS resources for their institutions

EQUIPMENT/CONNECTIVITY
Training will take place in a room that provides wireless access to the Internet. There are no computers available in the training room. Participants are encouraged, though not required, to bring their own laptops to the training.

TRAINERS
Martin Borg and Julie Pepera of Gale/Cengage Learning
Amy Duernberger of DISCUS

COST
Training is free. Register early to be included in the lunch count that must be submitted to the caterer on Friday, March 5th.

LOCATION
SC State Library
1430 Senate Street, Room 309
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone: (803) 734-8644
Map and Parking Information

QUESTIONS?
Ruth Thompson, 803-734-4627, rthompson@statelibrary.sc.gov


Location: South Carolina State Library, Room 309]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1691558 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1691558 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST DATE
Monday, March 22, 2010

TRAINING DESCRIPTION
This online webinar will showcase one of the newest DISCUS resources for career research: Ferguson's Career Guidance Center. With information on more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, sample resumes and cover letters, and articles and videos on many practical career topics, Ferguson's Career Guidance Center is the place to go for workplace information.

TRAINER
Louise Bloomfield, Facts on File

COST
Free. Registration is required.

LOCATION
This is an online training that is delivered through both a personal computer with Internet access and a telephone.

WEBINAR ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that participants complete the steps below at least 5 minutes before the webinar is to begin.

1. To hear the instructor's voice, you MUST dial a toll-free phone number. The audio CANNOT be heard through your computer. Join the conference call using this toll-free phone number:
   • 1-800-504-8071.
   • When asked for a passcode, enter: 3818533# (Be sure to dial the # symbol at the end of the passcode.)
2. To see the instruction on your computer screen, point your browser to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/804906225

Participants who are physically located in an area with significant background noise that may be picked up and transmitted over the phone connection - such as announcements being made over a public address system - may mute their phone line by pressing *6. To unmute the line for the purpose of speaking, simply press *6 again.

QUESTIONS?
Ruth Thompson, (803) 734-4627, rthompson@statelibrary.sc.gov


Location: Online]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1693088 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1693088 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EST DATE
Tuesday, March 23, 2010

TRAINING DESCRIPTION
This online webinar will showcase one of the newest DISCUS resources for career research: Ferguson's Career Guidance Center. With information on more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, sample resumes and cover letters, and articles and videos on many practical career topics, Ferguson's Career Guidance Center is the place to go for workplace information.

TRAINER
Louise Bloomfield, Facts on File

COST
Free. Registration is required.

LOCATION
This is an online training that is delivered through both a personal computer with Internet access and a telephone.

WEBINAR ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that participants complete the steps below at least 5 minutes before the webinar is to begin.

1. To hear the instructor's voice, you MUST dial a toll-free phone number. The audio CANNOT be heard through your computer. Join the conference call using this toll-free phone number:
   • 1-800-504-8071.
   • When asked for a passcode, enter: 3818533# (Be sure to dial the # symbol at the end of the passcode.)
2. To see the instruction on your computer screen, point your browser to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/418081080

Participants who are physically located in an area with significant background noise that may be picked up and transmitted over the phone connection - such as announcements being made over a public address system - may mute their phone line by pressing *6. To unmute the line for the purpose of speaking, simply press *6 again.

QUESTIONS?
Ruth Thompson, (803) 734-4627, rthompson@statelibrary.sc.gov


Location: Online]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1693093 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1693093 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST Date
Thursday, March 25, 2010

Description
Robert J. Kapsch, author of Historic Canals and Waterways of South Carolina--The first history of the canal boom that revolutionized transportation in the Palmetto State.

Books will be available for purchase and autographing. The South Carolina Center for the Book is the South Carolina Affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book and is a cooperative project of the South Carolina State Library, the University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science, and The Humanities Council SC.

For
Speaker @ the Center is FREE and open to the public. Bag lunches are encouraged.

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

Questions?
Curtis Rogers
803-734-8928
crogers@statelibrary.sc.gov

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Description
The Teen Services Exchange is a sharing and networking session designed for public library staff interested in providing quality services to teens. Lunch will be provided.

For
Teen/Youth Services Librarians

Trainer
South Carolina State Library staff

Cost
Registration fee: $10

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

Questions?
Deborah Hotchkiss
803-734-8646
dhotchkiss@statelibrary.sc.gov

]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1444114 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1444114 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST Date
Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Description
This session is designed for extension or outreach services librarians, library staff,and volunteers to meet and discuss issues of bringing library services to nontraditional/underserved populations. Lunch will be provided.

For
Outreach/Extension Services Librarians, Library Staff

Trainer
South Carolina State Library staff

Cost
Registration fee: $10 per attendee

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

Questions?
Deborah Hotchkiss
803-734-8646
dhotchkiss@statelibrary.sc.gov

]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1444149 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1444149 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST Date
Thursday, April 15, 2010

Description
Worthy Evans, author of Green Revolver--Winner of the South Carolina Poetry Book Prize

Books will be available for purchase and autographing. The South Carolina Center for the Book is the South Carolina Affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book and is a cooperative project of the South Carolina State Library, the University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science, and The Humanities Council SC.

For
Speaker @ the Center is FREE and open to the public. Bag lunches are encouraged.

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

Questions?
Curtis Rogers
803-734-8928
crogers@statelibrary.sc.gov

]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1652338 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1652338 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST Date
Friday, April 16, 2010
10:00am-4:00pm

Training Description
The South Carolina State Library welcomes PLA Trainer and Early Literacy specialist Susan Bard to present a course on EveryDay Literacy: helping to incorporate literacy activities into daily routines. Susan will conduct a follow up review on Every Child Ready to Read, the six skills and how to support them. She will also emphasize the connection between arts and literacy and how to communicate to parents and caregivers about the ECRR skills. Attendees will be able to see the connections between the Every Child Ready to Read program and the Mother Goose on the Loose program, and Susan will also introduce the South Carolina Day by Day Family Literacy Activity Calendar as a tool to promote literacy to families, caregivers and educators.

For
Children’s librarians and coordinators, Preschool Teachers, School librarians

Trainer
Susan Bard, PLA Certified Trainer and Early Literacy Specialist

Cost
Registration fee: $10

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate Street
Room 309
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions?
Denise Lyons
803-734-6061
dlyons@statelibrary.sc.gov

]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1677997 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1677997 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST Date
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10:00am-2:00pm

Training Description
The South Carolina State Library welcomes PLA Trainer and Early Literacy specialist Susan Bard to present a course on EveryDay Literacy: helping to incorporate literacy activities into daily routines. This half day session will be a review for children’s librarians of the six Every Child Ready to Read skills and how to communicate to parents and caregivers about the ECRR skills and the connection between arts and literacy. This session will also emphasize the ways that preschool teachers and school media specialists can use the information in their teaching settings. Susan will also introduce the South Carolina Day by Day Family Literacy Activity Calendar as a tool to promote literacy to families, caregivers and educators.

For
Children’s librarians and coordinators, Preschool Teachers, School librarians

Trainer
Susan Bard, PLA Certified Trainer and Early Literacy Specialist

Cost
Registration fee: $10

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate Street
Room 309
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions?
Denise Lyons
803-734-6061
dlyons@statelibrary.sc.gov

]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1678000 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1678000 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST The role of libraries in emergency preparedness planning, response, and recovery is often overlooked by first responders.

This meeting will be a community forum for public library leaders and local emergency management personnel.

Participants will learn about best practices in other states and participate in dialogue between library leaders and first responders about th epotential role of libraries in disaster response.

Speakers invited include: Rebecca Hamilton, State Librarian of Louisiana; Joe Ryan, Project Manager Hurricane/Disaster Preparedness and Response by Utilizing Florida Public Libraries Project; Sam Hodge, Georgetown County SC Emergency Manager and Dwight McInvaill, Georgetown County Library Director.

The forum is sponsored by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the South Carolina State Library, Richland County Public Library and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Library and it is funded by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Southeastern Atlantic Region.

Registration is free.

Contact person: Karen McMullen 803-733-3321 or karen.mcmullen@uscmed.sc.edu

]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1684147 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1684147 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:00:00 EST Date
Thursday, May 27, 2010

Description
Susanna Ashton, author of I Belong to South Carolina: South Carolina Slave Narratives--Rare firsthand accounts of slavery from across the Palmetto State collected together for the first time.

Books will be available for purchase and autographing. The South Carolina Center for the Book is the South Carolina Affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book and is a cooperative project of the South Carolina State Library, the University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science, and The Humanities Council SC.

For
Speaker @ the Center is FREE and open to the public. Bag lunches are encouraged.

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

Questions?
Curtis Rogers
803-734-8928
crogers@statelibrary.sc.gov

]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1652360 ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1652360 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 EST