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"I wanted to work someplace where I could help make a library better, and they gave me that opportunity here": Collections Librarian Paul Cammarata retires after 28 years at University Libraries

Paul Cammarata arrived at University of South Carolina Libraries in 1996 more or less by happenstance.

University of South Carolina Libraries Hosts 2025 Best Practices Exchange Conference

University of South Carolina Libraries hosted over 100 digital information professionals from across the country June 9th through the 11th for the 2025 Best Practices Exchange.

Expanding Access to Rare Materials: Digital Collections Make University Libraries Treasures Available to All

Some of the USC Libraries' oldest and most unique materials are reaching a wider audience through modern technologies.

"Prepared to help in whatever ways are needed": Q&A with Research and Instruction Librarian Valerie Vera on the evolution of libraries' support for the research enterprise

Researchers are increasingly seeking support from the libraries for the entire research cycle. Research librarians are adapting accordingly.

"We are here to build a relationship with as many students as we can": First year experience librarian helps students get to know the library and what it has to offer them.

Timothy Simmons, First Year Experience Librarian for University Libraries, knows a thing or two about bringing students in the doors.

Seven students honored with University Libraries Undergraduate Research Awards

Students earned recognition for their scholarship and their use of library resources in the 2025 University Libraries Undergraduate Research Awards.

University Libraries celebrates Vietnam Veterans Day at Patriots Point

University Libraries joins Patriots Point to honor Vietnam Veterans and their families.

12 Students Selected as Winners for University Libraries Photo Contest

Students submitted photos of University Libraries for a chance to win a cash prize as well as have their photography displayed on the main floor of Thomas Cooper Library.

"I realized that there was a lot more than just what there was in Thomas Cooper": South Caroliniana Library Aids Undergraduates in Senior Thesis

The South Caroliniana Library has helped decades of undergraduates with their research. Now, Honors College seniors seek resources from the library for their final projects.

New Platform for Open Carolina Expands Publication Options for USC Faculty and Students

A change of platforms for Open Carolina is creating new publication opportunities for University of South Carolina faculty and students.

University Libraries Honors Graduate Students with 2025 Data Visualization Awards

Four University of South Carolina graduate students are the winners of University Libraries' 2025 Graduate Student Data Visualization Awards.

Open Education Week 2025

Learn how OER can save your students money and boost student success!

USC Libraries celebrates the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby

University of South Carolina Libraries is celebrating the centennial of what some consider to be "the great American novel" in style.

Scopus research database now available to USC researchers

University Libraries now provides USC-affiliated researchers access to Scopus, a vast multidisciplinary abstract and citation database.

Open Access Agreements with Elsevier and Cambridge now available to USC faculty and students

University of South Carolina-affiliated authors can now take advantage of two new open access agreements that will allow them to publish at no cost in many journals published by Elsevier and Cambridge.

Love Data Week 2025 (week of February 10-14, 2025)

To celebrate Love Data Week 2025 (Feb. 10-14), University Libraries is offering a week full of free online workshops. Register now to save your space!

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