Keith Summey North Charleston Creative Studio

Welcome to the Keith Summey North Charleston Library Creative Studio 

The Keith Summey North Charleston Library features a Creative Studio and an Adobe Creative Cloud Workstation. The studio is open and available to patrons  who are Charleston County residents with a valid Charleston County Public Library card and are 18 years old or older. Patrons will be able to use the machines during normal library hours after completing a scheduled training session with the Creative Studio and completing a liability waiver. 

Contact the Creative Studio

Creative Studio
[email protected]

Rules and Procedures

1. Users must follow the CCPL Code of Conduct at all times. Details can be found on our website at www.ccpl.org/policies-procedures.
2. In order to inquire about availability, to make a reservation, or to request assistance or advice about your media arts project, email the Creative Studio at [email protected].
3. Reservations cannot be made more than 30 days in advance and only one reservation per patron can be taken at a time.
4. Hourly time blocks will be determined during appointment scheduling.
5. A maximum of four (4) persons (who have completed orientation) are allowed in the Creative Studio at a time.
6. A maximum of two (2) persons (who have completed orientation) are allowed on the Adobe Creative Workstation at a time.
7. No obscene, violent or inappropriate content may be recorded, edited, designed, downloaded or generated in any form. Violators will be banned from use.
8. Users must wear headsets when listening to audio in the studio.
9. Users must supply their own external digital storage device or store media to a private cloud server. All media content stored on the Digital Studio computer is erased when computers are logged off. SD Cards are available to borrow for use but may not be taken from the studio.
10. Users may not connect any other personal equipment or download additional software without prior approval.
11. Users must report any broken equipment to a staff member immediately.
12. No food or drinks are allowed in the studio.
13. Please keep the doors closed. If you need to step out momentarily, please let a staff member know. The room should not be left unoccupied and unlocked.
14. The chairs, tables and equipment in the Creative Studio can be moved, but the cabinets must stay in place. All equipment and furniture must be returned to its original configuration at the end of a studio session.
15. Please do not block the doorway with any furniture or equipment.
16. Windows or doors are not to be covered.
17. Users must follow breakdown procedures for the equipment and batteries must be placed back on chargers.
18. If you are doing commissioned work, we ask that you do not receive payment while on library property.

Orientation and Training  

Before using a studio space, patrons must meet the eligibility requirements mentioned above and complete an orientation overview of the facility. approximately 30 – 45 minutes, but times may vary depending on specific areas of interest.  The orientation is not a class. We will be presenting a variety of specialized programs from beginner to professional to help you develop your media arts skills. The orientation will cover the equipment in the studio; setup and breakdown; software and file storage, policies and procedures; and how to reserve a room. If a patron is not able to attend any of the scheduled orientations, they may make an appointment with a Creative Studio or Digital Studio staff member at [email protected]. Although walk-in orientations are possible, it is best to schedule an appointment. 

Training is a prerequisite for using any available equipment in the studios.  Patrons must receive training on the specific piece of equipment they wish to utilize. Equipment training can be scheduled at [email protected]. 

With patrons having varying degrees of comfort and prior familiarity with our production tools and/or software applications, we require a Creative Studio orientation to establish a baseline for determining how best to support an individual's studio needs. 

Machine Use and Materials

Patrons are advised to contact the library at least 24 hours to confirm that a piece of equipment is available at the selected branch. We cannot guarantee that all equipment will be available at all times.  More items may be added over time, and current items might be taken out of rotation depending on patron demand and usage.  

Patrons must supply their own consumable materials for use of the machines. The library does not supply or sell consumable materials to patrons. Examples of consumable materials include cardstock, vinyl, wood, leather, fabric, thread, bobbins, transfer paper, etc. Patrons should contact the Creative Studio if they are unsure what to bring with them.  

Service Requests (where available)

The large format laminator, printer, and 3D printer will only be operated by trained library staff. Please submit your request to [email protected].