900 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
Our second annual member conference will bring together library professionals from across the PASCAL community to share knowledge, build connections, and celebrate our collective achievements. With opportunities for in-person and online participation, this year’s conference will feature inspiring sessions, valuable insights, and opportunities for collaboration with colleagues from across the state.
In Person: Tuesday, June 10
Location: Learning Commons at Edens Library, Columbia College
Hybrid: Wednesday, June 11
Location: Pastides Alumni Center and via Zoom
In Person: Thursday, June 12
Location: Pastides Alumni Center
View the full Conference Schedule: https://pascal2025.sched.com
Our thanks to the Medical University of South Carolina for providing Sched for the 2025 PASCAL Member Conference.
Printable Schedules:
Pastides Alumni Center at the University of South Carolina
900 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
The hotels listed below are within walking distance of the conference venue:
Address: 822 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: +1 803-231-2000
Address: 924 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: +1 803-744-7800
Please note: We are not able to offer a hotel discount for conference attendees. However, Government/Military rate is available at these hotels (for federal, state, county, local government employees, Military personnel, and State-funded higher education universities and healthcare facilities qualify). If you do not see the GSA rate when booking your room, please call the hotel and speak directly with a staff member to have the rate adjusted.
Please check in at the registration desk to receive your nametag and conference materials. See the linked floorplans below for detailed location information. The registration desk opens at 8:30AM on Wednesday, June 11 (Day 1) and at 8:00 AM on Thursday, June 12 (Day 2) at the Pastides Alumni Center, in the lobby on the first floor.
The Exhibit area will be open on Thursday, June 12th from 8:00AM – 3:00PM at the Pastides Alumni Center in the Grand Ballroom Pre-function area. Make sure to stop by and say hello to our sponsors and partners in the exhibit area!
The Pastides Center offers access to a complimentary shared Wi-Fi network. This network can be accessed by connecting to “USCGuest” in your list of networks.
A continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and afternoon snack will be provided on both days. A beverage station with coffee, tea, water and canned sodas will be available throughout both days.
Dine-arounds:
We have arranged for pay-individually dine-arounds at four local restaurants on Wednesday, June 11. If you’re in town that evening, join PASCAL staff and fellow attendees for dinner and networking.
Dine-around sign-up sheets will be available at the registration table. Dine-around groups will meet at the Pastides Center at 5pm on Wednesday, June 11 to walk or drive to the area restaurants together (most restaurants are a short walking distance but one will require transportation so we will carpool).
If you are attending sessions on Wednesday June 11th, as a virtual attendee, you will receive information for Zoom sessions closer to the event.
Session Interaction:
Hybrid sessions on Day 1 will be recorded and available to registered attendees after the conference. Instructions on accessing the recordings will be provided via email.
We’re committed to fostering a safe and welcoming environment where all participants can learn and connect. By attending the conference, you agree to uphold our Code of Conduct, which helps ensure a positive experience for everyone.
By attending the PASCAL Membership Conference, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. Violations may result in removal from the conference. Let's create a safe and welcoming environment for all participants to learn and connect.
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