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SCASL is a founding member of the American Association of School Librarians Affiliate Assembly.

09/09/2026

September is National Literacy Month. "Reading to children during their first five years of life may give them a 1.4 million-word edge over other kindergarteners, according to an Ohio State University study."

School librarians can promote free resources, inspire individuals to read aloud to young children, and share the impact that reading has on success. Literacy is the most precious gift that you can ever give another individual.

Visit the following link for source of quote and more information: https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.RIB5.24062019.20

09/06/2026

September 6th is National Read a Book Day! In honor of the occasion, here are five ideas to celebrate:
1. Share your current read or TBR pile.
2. List the most popular titles at your school.
3. Read aloud to an individual or group.
4. Gift a book to a colleague or student.
5. Support a local bookstore or public library.

Bonus points if you do more than one! Feel free to share photos!

09/04/2026

⌛ There are 14 days left until the deadline!

We need your help to get the most accurate picture of our school libraries! Data is collected to promote growth, advocacy, & equity. The survey questions are aligned with the SC Distinguished Standards for School Library Programs & Collections.

We encourage full participation. The 2025-26 South Carolina School Librarian Survey will remain open until September 18th. Participate at: bit.ly/SCASL2526

You can view past survey results using data visualizations found at scasl.net

09/03/2026

‼️ It is time to register for 2026 Fall Workshops!

If you've never been to a Fall Workshop, it is a collaborative event between USC's School of Information Science, SCASL, and other partners! You can expect a day of professional development, networking, and fun. And, YES - you will earn a Renewal Certificate for attending!

We hope you will join us - FREE for SCASL members! If you are not a member, consider joining SCASL before you register!

Join SCASL here: https://www.scasl.net/join-us-
Visit the Fall Workshop website here: https://sites.google.com/view/fall-workshops/2026

Dates, Times, Locations, and Registration Deadlines:

- Upstate - October 9, 2026 - USC Upstate, 9am - 3:30pm, 180 GramlingDrive, Spartanburg, SC 29303 - Register by September 25
*New this year! Drop in at the Spartanburg Public Library Headquarters from 4:00–5:30 p.m. for networking and a tour of the Planetarium and Maker Lab!*

- P*e Dee - October 14, 2026 - The Continuum, 9am - 3:30pm, 208 W Main St, Lake City, SC 29560 - Register by October 5

- Lowcountry - October 22, 2026 - USCB Center for the Arts, 10am - 4pm, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 - Register by October 5

- Midlands - October 26, 2026 - South Carolina ETV, 9am - 3:30pm, 1041 George Rogers Blvd, Columbia, SC 29201 - Register by October 19
*New this year! Join us at All Good Books from 5–7 p.m. to connect, mingle, and enjoy snacks with SCLA’s New Members Roundtable!*

08/31/2026

🗓️ Save the Date for the 2027 SCASL Conference!

It will be held from Wednesday, March 17th through Friday, March 19th at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (1101 Lincoln Street in Columbia, SC). SCASL is the only state organization advocating for the needs of school librarians and this conference is the only one in our state with professional development created primarily for school librarians. Join us to earn renewal credits, attend sessions, meet authors, network with colleagues, explore vendors, learn about advocacy, and explore SC book award nominees.

08/28/2026

Teaching Books, a resource available through SC Discus, is in the spotlight! It currently has 388,080 unique resources with more added daily.

“An engaging collection of resources that brings books to life” for educators, students of all grade levels, & Spanish speakers accessible for free in SC.

There are so many different ways to utilize this rich resource, including:
book guides, activities, & lessons
author / illustrator interviews, recordings, & name pronunciations
awards, book lists, & read-alikes
book cover jigsaws & word searches
Plus, it is available in 100+ languages!

To access Teaching Books resources, visit: https://school.teachingbooks.net/

08/26/2026

🗣️ Speak up SCASL! We are back to school for the 26-27 school year! What are you most proud of this school year or looking forward to the most?

This could be something little or something big. Please share your thoughts as inspiration for others. Let's focus on joyful celebrations and reminders of why our roles are impactful. We would love to hear from you.

08/24/2026

⌛ Just a friendly reminder that submissions for our Fall SCASL Messenger are due this Friday, August 28th!

This is an especially important issue because the Fall Messenger is printed and mailed to SCASL members, school principals, district superintendents, and state legislators. It gives us an incredible opportunity to showcase the impact of school librarians and school library programs across South Carolina to those who support and make decisions about our schools. We need your help making this a great issue. Please consider submitting something yourself and/or encouraging others to do the same. The fall theme is "Planting the Seeds of Success."

Messenger articles and submissions: [email protected]
We’re looking for beginning-of-year initiatives, innovative lessons, collaborations, new programs, student successes, advocacy efforts, and other examples of how our school libraries are planting the seeds of success.

Regional Network News: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYJ_BA1PkA-QvXAZak8xOfnq0t1BC4C1O7IBcgEx2Q607-ng/viewform?usp=header
We also need your help gathering news from across the state! Regional Network News is a great place to share celebrations, awards, new positions, special events, photos, and other exciting updates.

Help us represent the amazing work happening in school libraries throughout South Carolina. This is our opportunity to tell our story—not only to one another, but to the educational leaders and policymakers who need to see the value of strong school library programs. Thank you for helping us continue Cultivating Success!

08/21/2026

Ray Bradbury's birthday is August 22nd. He was widely known for being a champion of libraries and credits his education to them.

"Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future."

Let's celebrate by sharing your favorite library quotes! Speak up SCASL! We would love to hear from you.

The book cover image and more information can be found at: https://raybradbury.com/

08/19/2026

It is so important to set expectations, convey information, and start building relationships with students at the beginning of the school year. Please share effective library orientation strategies, from classic approaches to creative new ideas.

🗣️ Speak up SCASL! We would love to hear from you! We welcome your ideas for elementary and secondary settings.

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P. O Box 2442
Columbia, SC
29202

Telephone

+18034923025

Website

http://www.scasl.net/

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