RCPL, along with other libraries and universities across the state, is a member of the South Carolina Digital Library. The SCDL features an assortment of digital collections that include maps, images, manuscripts and many other materials.

The RCPL Oral History Collection includes more than 70 conversations with Columbia personalities. Many are available online for download through OverDrive.

RCPL’s Local History Photograph Collection comes from several sources, including USC's South Caroliniana Library, Library of Congress and generous donations from library users.  It is available through the RCPL catalog and Flickr.com.

Access to the RCPL Obituary Index and digitized obituaries for World War I soldiers is available through RCPL's Community Resources database.