

University of South Carolina
We’re here to connect people — students, faculty, staff, community members and scholars from around the world — with resources and expert staff. We hope you enjoy connecting with us. Our mission is to foster learning and discovery by connecting people with significant collections and expert support of research. In support of the university’s mission, University Libraries will provide a center for learning and discovery on campus connecting students, faculty, and community in the exchange of ideas.
1. Our collections will support research and teaching and be available anytime, anywhere and on any device.
2. We will be responsive to changes in information acquisition and scholarly publishing.
3. Our special collections will stimulate research locally and attract scholars from around the world.
4. We will be an essential partner with teaching faculty to integrate information literacy skills across the university curriculum.
- Rita Cosby-3 time Emmy Award winner.
- Alex Molinaroli- CEO and President of Johnson Controls.
- Henry McMaster-current Governor of South Carolina.
- Joe Wilson-U.S. Representative.
- The Civil War's first battle was in Fort Sumter, South Carolina.
- The salamander has been given official state amphibian honor.