Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 478.00 - Library Services
Section 478.09 - General Library Services

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.478

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Purpose. The library is an information center for the institution. Library services support, broaden and strengthen the institution's program. The library provides a variety of services, materials and programs comparable to a public library.

(2) The library should encompass a variety of services, materials, and programs. These should include but not be limited to:

(a) planned and continuous acquisition of materials;

(b) logical organization of materials for convenient use;

(c) circulation of materials to maximize use and satisfy informational, educational and recreational needs of users;

(d) reference and information services;

(e) reader's advisory services;

(f) promotional activities to publicize the library's resources;

(g) audio-visual programs;

(h) motivational programs to attract users, encourage activities and participation in a variety of projects; and

(i) materials that meet the needs of inmates who are visually impaired (e.g., large print books).

(3) The library should have cooperative inter-library loan affiliations with various segments of the library community to supplement its own print and non-print resources.

(4) In institutions without a full time Institution Librarian, the Director of Treatment and an institutional staff member assigned by the Superintendent shall be responsible for library services and shall determine the best method for providing those services.

(5) The library shall have copies of all unrestricted Department and institution policies available for the staff and inmates.

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