Photo Gallery | SC State Library Announces 2012 Photo Contest Winners

The South Carolina State Library announces the winners of the Sixth Annual National Library Week Day in the Life of South Carolina Libraries photo contest. 

During the week of April 8-14, South Carolina library staff members submitted a wide range of photographs of librarians working, assisting patrons, library events, and in some cases, just having fun doing what they love.Library staff members from all types of libraries were encouraged to submit photos that captured the essence of South Carolina libraries and librarianship. Winners will also be recognized on the SouthCarolina State Library’s web site and during the 2012 South Carolina Library Association Annual Conference, October 24-26, 2012, in Columbia. Judging criteria was based on composition, quality, subject, lighting, creativity, and the ability to capture the spirit of South Carolina libraries. A total of ten photos were selected winners along with honorable mentions in five main categories. Main categories were Library Staff Members Helping Patrons, Library Staff Members as Technology Gurus, Most Humorous, Library Events/Programs, and Best Overall.