Public computers are located in the following places:

• The Lab
• Outside the Lab
• In the Children's Department

• Must behave in accordance with the Library's Rules of Conduct, which is posted throughout the buildings.
• Must follow sign-up/sign-out procedures and time limits.
• Who gain access to an e-mail site and establish an account should be aware that e-mail in its present form cannot be secure and is, therefore, extremely vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification.
• May print according to posted procedures. Each page printed must be paid for, whether intended or not. Anyone printing inappropriate text or images will have the pages confiscated by staff and will be penalized for Violation of Policy, according to the penalties listed below.

• Damage or attempt to damage equipment; alter or attempt to alter software configurations. It is a violation of policy for a person to instruct or demonstrate to another person how to bypass the web-filtering technology.
• Turn any computer equipment off or on.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to or cause disruption of the Library's computer system or any other computer system, violate copyright laws or software licensing agreements.
• Display or send obscene (as defined by SC Code 16-15-305) images, messages, or files, or violate state, federal, or local laws or regulations.
• Allow other people to use your assigned computer.
• Switch to another computer without conferring with the staff.
• Converse at length with others, which would interfere with the quiet atmosphere required.

The Library is equipped with wireless internet connectivity for patron laptop use.

Patrons may use their own laptop computers and accessible power outlets as long as space is available and power cords do not present a hazard to others.

Additional Conditions and Terms of Use Inside the Lab:

• Time limit of 2 hours per day. Patron has 1 hour of use, and a second hour if no one is waiting.
• Only 1 person is allowed at a PC workstation in the Computer Lab.
• The lab is closed 15 minutes prior to library closing.

Additional Conditions and Terms of Use Outside the Lab:

These computers are for the convenience of adults with small children who only need a short time at a computer.

• Time limit of 1 hour per day.
• Patron must sign up in the lab.
• Limited to no more than two (2) children under the age of 8 with adult.
• PCs are to be vacated 15 minutes before library closing.

Additional Conditions and Terms of Use in the Children's Area:

These computers are for children under the age of 15.

• Time limit of 2 hours per day. Patron has 1 hour of use, and a second hour if no one is waiting.
• 2 people may sit at 1 PC.
• Any children under age 8 must have a parent or adult sitting at the same PC with them at all times.
• PCs are to be vacated 30 minutes before library closing.

Early Learning System (ELS) Computer Terms of Use:

This computer is for children ages 2 through 8.

• Time limit of 1 hour per day.
• 2 eight (8) year old children may sit at the ELS together.
• Any children under the age of 8 must have a parent or adult sitting with them.
• The ELS is to be vacated 30 minutes prior to library closing.

Additional Conditions and Terms of Use in the Branches:

• Time limit of 2 hours per day. Patron has 1 hour of use, and a second hour if no one is waiting.
• 2 people may sit at 1 PC.
• PCs are to be vacated 30 minutes before library closing.

Staff Assistance

The computer lab staff is available to assist patrons in using the computers as time allows.

The Orangeburg County Library cannot be held liable for the content of any Internet site. While the Orangeburg County Library upholds users' rights to privacy and confidentiality in their use of all library resources, the nature of electronic resources makes it impossible to guarantee these rights. Some Internet sites are inappropriate for viewing in a public setting and are to be avoided.

Penalties for Violation of Policy:

Computer users are responsible for reading the Library Internet/Computer Use Policy and for abiding by it. Penalties are as follows:

• 1st Violation: First violation will result in an oral warning and may result in being required to leave the library (including main, branches and bookmobile) for the remainder of the day.
• 2nd Violation: Second violation will result in being suspended from using the computers for a one (1) week period.
• 3rd Violation: Third violation will result in being suspended from using the computers for a one (1) month period.
• 4th Violation: Fourth violation will result in being suspended from using the computers for a three (3) month period.
• Further Violation: At the discretion of the Director, a violation could, depending on the severity, result in the restriction and/or termination of Library privileges, including a permanent ban from the Library, as well as arrest or prosecution.