Florence County Library ... Market Share Analysis for July 2026

Approved by the Board of Trustees March 3, 2025PurposeThe purpose of the internet policy is to govern the library’s provision of internet access to all Florence County residents in accordance with the library’s mission and strategic plan.Internet Content and FilteringThe library is not responsible for the quality, accuracy, content, or timeliness of any information found on the internet. As with all library resources, parents and guardians are responsible for deciding which internet resources are appropriate for their children.In compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and applicable South Carolina state law, all library computers are equipped with filtering software to prevent the viewing of pornographic material. Internet users who bypass the web filtering software, or instruct other users in bypassing the web filtering software, will forfeit all future rights to use a computer in the library.An adult patron (18 years or older) may request a temporary bypass of the web filter if a site needed for legitimate research is blocked. Library staff will determine if the site appears to be in accordance with the library's Internet Use Policy. Any patron may request that a site be permanently blocked or unblocked. Library staff will review all such requests for compliance with the library's Internet Use Policy. Guidelines for Acceptable UseAll users must agree to the Internet Policy before using the internet on a library computer.Adults and children age 14 and above will use computers in the adult computer area. Children age 13 and below must have signed parental permission agreements and will use computers in the children’s area.Users must have a Florence County library card and use only their own card to access computers and are responsible for all activity conducted under their account. The library may provide guest access at its discretion.No more than two users may gather at any one computer workstation. Users may not violate copyright laws or so