Most materials given to the University strengthen the general collections of Thomas Cooper Library or the libraries of the regional USC campuses. For information about possible gifts or to determine which unit is most appropriate for your gift, contact Mr. Gary Geer, by e-mail atgaryg@mailbox.sc.edu or by phone at 803-777-1953.
Rare items and manuscripts relating to South Carolina are housed in the South Caroliniana Library. For the consideration of suitable gifts to this library, contact Dr. Allen Stokes, by e-mail at stokesa@mailbox.sc.edu or by phone at 803-777-3131.
Significant items relating to music and musical performance are located in the Music Library. For gifts to the Music Library, please contact Ms. Jennifer Ottervik, USC Music Library, by e-mail at ottervik@mailbox.sc.edu or by phone at 803-777-5139.
Siginificant, old, and rare books and research-level collections not related to South Carolina are housed in the Rare Books and Special Collections. To discuss suitable gifts to this department, contact Dr. Patrick Scott, by e-mail at scottp@mailbox.sc.edu or by phone at 803-777-1275.
South Carolina Political Collections holds papers of persons and organizations having a siginificant impact on government and politics since the 1940s. If you have materials of interest, please contact Mr. Herbert J. Hartsook, by e-mail at herb@sc.edu or by phone at 803-777-0577.
Materials in the field of business and economics are located in the Elliott White Springs Business Library. For information about possible gifts relating to these subjects, contact Mr. Dwight Gardner, by email at gardner@mailbox.sc.edu or by phone at 803-777-9134.
Motion picture films, or photographs, papers and artifacts relating to motion picture film production, are collected by Moving Image Research Collections (MIRC). One the largest public film archives in North America, MIRC preserves for future generations newsreels, documentaries, home movies, television news, science and nature films, and a major collection of films from the People's Republic of China. Preservation of motion picture records of South Carolina and the Southeast is a priority. To discuss donations, contact Dr. Mark Garrett Cooper at coopermg@sc.edu, or by phone at 803-777-6841.
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