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 the Newsfilm Library. Newsreels, documentaries, home movies, television news, and other actualities are the focus of the Newsfilm Library. Particular interest is placed upon the acquisition and preservation of motion picture records of South Carolina and the southeast region. To discuss donations contact Mr. Greg Wilsbacher, at gregw@mailbox.sc.edu or by phone at (803) 777-6841.