Building Use Policy - South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library is a research and study facility. The services we provide for the University community and public include access to our historic collections, copying, tours, and special library events. It is expected that no patron will impinge on the rights of other patrons. The following rules ensure the best and most fair use of the Library for all patrons. Please report any violations to the reference staff.

Persons who do not abide by the Library's policies may be asked to leave, banned from the building, or arrested depending upon the offense committed. The Library may refer students to the USC disciplinary committee.

• Patrons are required to register with the Library on their first visit during each fiscal year and present a valid photo identification at that time.

• Patrons will engage in no behavior which endangers the collections or items which they use and will follow all special handling instructions provided by the Library staff.

• The Library is a closed stack facility. Materials may be requested using forms available for that purpose. The Library may restrict the number of items or volume of material retrieved at any one time. Patrons may not remove materials from the reading room or rearrange the order in which they are received. Patrons may be required to use microfilm or other versions of materials when such copies exist.

• Pencils only may be used in the reading room.

• Briefcases, backpacks and other personal items must be placed on the floor.

• Copying is completed by the staff in a timely fashion, typically within 7-10 days. Copying of maps and microforms may require substantially more time. Copy fees reflect the Library’s costs. Prepayment is required. Due to the unique and fragile nature of our holdings, the Library may refuse to copy certain materials and may restrict the amount of its holdings which may be copied. Personal scanners and cameras are not allowed.

• Only quiet conversations that do not disturb others are permitted. Cell phones may not be used in the reading room.

• Only animals assisting people with disabilities may be brought into the building.

• Attire appropriate to a public building is required, including shoes.

• Children under 14 must have adult supervision at all times.

• All bags are subject to being checked by the staff.

• Public computer terminals may only be used for searching Library databases and resources.

• The researcher bears the responsibility of ascertaining who holds copyright to material from Library collections which they wish to quote.