The Berkeley County Library System enriches lives by informing, inspiring and illuminating.
Mission Statement
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Our Vision
A literate, informed, engaged and enriched citizenry.
Tagline
Inform. Inspire. Illuminate.
Get INFORMED. Be INSPIRED. & ILLUMINATE Your Mind.
Information. Inspiration. Illumination.
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Our Core Values
Teamwork: Cooperating together to achieve our mission, support each person’s contribution to the success of the team, valuing innovation, creativity and flexibility.
Integrity: Being consistently truthful, ethical, and honest in all our personal, professional and business relationships.
Customer Service: Seeking ways to remove obstacles to the delivery of library services and resources. Respecting and supporting the diversity of people and opinions.
Advocacy: Establishing & enhancing collaborations with groups, organizations, and individuals to promote reading, literacy, and learning.
Lifelong Learning: Providing learning services and resources for all within the library and the community.
Adopted by the Berkeley County Library System Board December 17, 2013.
Latest News
Berkeley County Announces Upcoming Holiday Closures & Hours
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Monday, December 5, 2022) – Berkeley County Government announces its upcoming closures and unique hours for its various facilities during this holiday season. GOVERNMENT OFFICES: All County Government offices…
Berkeley County to Hold In-House Job Fair October 6
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Tuesday, October 4, 2022) – Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open County positions on Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.…
Emergency Response Vehicles Delayed in Berkeley County Throughout Ian
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Friday, September 30, 2022) – Emergency responses across Berkeley County are currently delayed. Due to high winds, high-profile vehicles (i.e. ambulances, fire trucks, and utility vehicles) are periodically suspended…
Berkeley County to Partially Activate Emergency Operations Center Friday, Sept. 30
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, September 29, 2022) – Berkeley County will move from OPCON 3 to OPCON 2 at 6 a.m. on Friday, September 30, partially activating its Emergency Operations Center (EOC).…
Berkeley County Government Announces Office Closures Ahead of Hurricane Ian
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Wednesday, September 28, 2022) – Berkeley County is under a Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Ian inches closer to South Carolina. A watch does NOT mean…