Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 478.00 - Library Services
Section 478.12 - Collection Development

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.478
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Library materials should be selected to meet the educational, informational, legal, cultural and recreational needs of its users. These materials should be relevant to the needs and interests of the population, reflect different reading levels, languages, special interest and ethnicity of inmates.

To ensure that materials meet these needs, each library should have a written statement of policy which defines the principles, purposes and criteria to be considered in the selection and maintenance of library materials. This statement should apply to gifts and donations as well as to purchased items. In addition, inmates may make suggestions for acquisitions to the librarian.

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