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    • Home
    • My Account
    • Library Events
    • KidSpace
    • Using the Library
      • Code of Conduct
      • Curbside Services
      • Library Cards
      • Request or Renew Items
      • Fines and Fees
      • Library Services
      • Computers & WiFi
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Digital Content
      • Navigator
    • About the Library
      • Library Closures
      • Genealogy & Local History
      • Library Policies
      • Library Staff
      • Employment
      • Library Board
      • Donate
    • Book Sales

Charleston Carnegie
Public Library

Charleston Carnegie Public LibraryCharleston Carnegie Public LibraryCharleston Carnegie Public Library
  • Home
  • My Account
  • Library Events
  • KidSpace
  • Using the Library
    • Code of Conduct
    • Curbside Services
    • Library Cards
    • Request or Renew Items
    • Fines and Fees
    • Library Services
    • Computers & WiFi
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Digital Content
    • Navigator
  • About the Library
    • Library Closures
    • Genealogy & Local History
    • Library Policies
    • Library Staff
    • Employment
    • Library Board
    • Donate
  • Book Sales

Public Computers and Wifi

Computer and internet access is available on select public computers for all users of the Charleston Public Library. Wireless internet access is also available for patrons who have their own compatible devices. 

Kid & Teen Computers

 The KidSpace computers are generally limited to children in middle school and younger as well as the guardians accompanying children under 8. The Zone computers are generally limited to those in middle school through high school.  

Adult & Other Computers

 Adult computers are generally limited to high school graduates and those age 18 and older. There are also computers limited to 10 minute use, genealogy research, and Library catalog searches. 

Computer Use Guidelines

  The Charleston Public Library requires that patrons using the internet do so within the guidelines of acceptable use. The following activities are unacceptable:

  • Use of electronic information networks to harass others
  • Revealing the personal information of others
  • Use of another person’s identity, i.e. name, address or email
  • Alteration or damage to the Library’s computer equipment, software or network security
  • Use of electronic information networks in violation of any federal or state law, which may result in prosecution
  • Violation  of copyright law or software license agreements
  • Behaving in a manner that is disruptive to other users 
  • Overuse of computer equipment which denies access to other users (Time limits are enforced to allow access to resources by the maximum number of users.)
  • Viewing  offensive images or text

Providing Assistance

Patron Responsibility

Patron Responsibility

 Charleston Carnegie Public Library’s staff may provide assistance to patrons in the use of the internet and computers as time and staff knowledge permits. Staff will not provide basic computer skills training outside of specific program time but may provide printing assistance and basic troubleshooting. Staff will not fill out employment applications for Library visitors.  

Patron Responsibility

Patron Responsibility

Patron Responsibility

  The Library is not a commercial internet service provider; therefore electronic mail or personal web pages will not be provided but may be accessed. The internet computers allow users to connect to networks of resources outside the Library. The Library has no control over these resources. The Library urges Library patrons to be informed consumers and carefully evaluate information obtained via the internet. 

Reservations & Time Limits

Reservations & Time Limits

Reservations & Time Limits

 Patrons may make one reservation per day up to 24 hours in advance. After reservations are filled, computers are available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Internet Filters

Reservations & Time Limits

Reservations & Time Limits

  The Library does not filter or restrict access to internet sites. The Library makes the internet and all computer resources available to anyone who agrees to abide by the Library guidelines. 

Charleston Carnegie Public Library

712 Sixth St Charleston, IL 61920

(217) 345-4913

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