The South Carolina State Library provides consultation, training, and support to:

• Federal and state prison libraries
• Detention centers
• Institutions providing long-term inpatient care 
• Public libraries serving individuals involved in the criminal justice system (reentry, parole, probation, etc.)

This guide contains best practices and resources to support library services to individuals who are incarcerated, committed to a residential facility, or involved in the criminal justice system.

Contact the Facilities & Access Consultant for more information on how we can assist you.

These books are available to check out from the South Carolina State Library or any SCLENDS library.

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