The recording for A Conversation with Friends About Book Sales is now available to view on FOSCL's YouTube channel!

An open discussion about library Friends book sales in South Carolina on June 4, 2025, hosted by the Friends of South Carolina Libraries.

A special thank you to our guest speakers who volunteered to share details about their Friends' book sales.

• Derrick Lawson and Cheryl Monson, Spartanburg County Library/Friends
• Bob Giangiorgi and Chris Christle, Friends of the Keshaw County Library
• Leah Donaldson, Executive Director of the Charleston Friends of the Library

The South Carolina Library Association is accepting nominations for 2025 awards.

Nomination Deadline: August 8, 2025

·        Friends of Libraries Award

·        Hall of Fame Award (must be a current or retired member of SCLA)

·        Intellectual Freedom Award

·        New Librarian Award

·        Outstanding Librarian Award

·        Outstanding Library Support Staff Award

·        Student Award

View award descriptions and submit nominations here.   

Awards will be conferred during a ceremony at the SCLA Annual Conference (October 27-30, 2025)

Questions? Comments? Please contact Christy Allen at christy.allen@furman.edu