Union County Carnegie Library

Code of Conduct 

In order to provide a pleasant environment for all of the residents of Union County, the following forms of conduct are prohibited in the Union County Carnegie Library and Bookmobile:

• Disruptive, disturbing or overly loud conversations.

• Listening to audio equipment without earphones.

• Smoking or use of alcoholic beverages or drugs.

• Use of restrooms for meetings, loitering or other inappropriate purposes.

• Use of library telephones by other than library personnel without permission.

• Soliciting, selling of any kind, political campaigning, or distribution of leaflets not specifically approved by the Library Director.

• Presence in a non-public area without permission.

• Theft, destruction or defacement of library property, including books or other materials.

• Loud, rude or other disorderly conduct as determined by staff.

• Improper dress. Shoes and shirts are required.

• Refusal to leave library when requested by staff.

• Disregard of fire regulations.

• Possession of weapons.

• Any violation of local, state, or federal law.

The library reserves the right to expel any person whose behavior is disruptive or whose actions interfere with the use of the library by other patrons.                   

Conditions and Terms of Internet Use

Procedures for Internet use are consistent with the Union County Carnegie Library’s Code of Conduct that has been adopted by the Library Board of Trustees and is posted in the library. 
The following rules are to be observed:

• Users who are members of Union County Carnegie Library may present their library card or other identification that allows staff to access their records in the membership database in order to use public workstations.  Others who do not qualify as county residents may show identification at the Circulation Desk, and may be allowed computer usage if public workstations are available.

• The Library reserves the right to require Internet  users to attend an orientation session as a condition of access.

• Two people are the maximum allowed at one workstation simultaneously.

• Copies may be made by user on the networked   Library printer.  Users are requested to ask staff before printing.  Copies are .10 per page for black and white, and .25 per page for color.  Students are allowed five (5) free pages per day.

• Users may not download information to the computer but may save documents to their own storage devices, including disks and flash drives. The library is not responsible for any real, incidental or consequential damage to personal materials or files.

• Public display on the computer screen or elsewhere on library premises of any images or words that could be deemed offensive is strictly prohibited.  Anyone making such a display will have their computer privileges terminated.  Files, images and documents stored on personal storage devices are also subject to this rule.

• Individual users take full responsibility for complying with copyright law and software licensing agreements.

• The library does not provide e-mail accounts.  Web based accounts such as those provided by yahoo and hotmail are accessible to patrons via the Internet.

• Computers may not be used to gain access to Library network or the computer systems and networks of others; users may not damage or attempt to damage or alter equipment or software; patrons may not  install their own software on Library computers.

• All public use computers are filtered with web filtering software in compliance with Section 16-15-305, South Carolina Code of Laws.  Filters may be removed by the Library Director upon request by an adult conducting bona fide research.

• Use of credit cards and disclosure of private information on library computers is not recommended.

A copy of this policy will be provided with explanation to each Internet user, and will be posted near all public workstations.

 Failure to follow the rules and policies of Union County Carnegie Library as outlined
may result in the revocation of library privileges.

Internet Acceptable Use Agreement

The following rules must be followed when using computers and the Internet
 in the Union County Carnegie Library:

• I agree to observe the Code of Conduct and the Rules for Internet Use while utilizing public workstations at Union County Carnegie Library.

• I recognize my own responsibility in using the Internet appropriately, and I agree to refrain from sending or displaying obscene, disturbing or violent messages or images on public computers.

• I will not damage or endanger the library network, nor will I inform others how to do same; I will not change or attempt to change library computer settings or violate copyright or software license restrictions.

• I will not engage in any illegal activities, including computer crimes or public display of lewd or obscene images or language while using library computers.

• I understand that use of credit cards on public workstations for purchase or payment is highly    inadvisable, and that any private information I provide on public computers can be accessed by other users of that workstation.  The Library is not responsible for the misuse of any private information, saved or otherwise, to public access stations.

• I understand that violation of these rules will result in the immediate loss of access to library computers, and possible suspension of all library privileges.  Unacceptable use that is illegal may result in legal prosecution.

My signature on my library membership card indicates that I will comply with the above stated rules.