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 otherwise involved in the criminal justice system.

Contact the Facilities & Access Consultant for more information on how we can assist you, or join the SC Institutional Library Services email list to stay updated and connect with colleagues working in this area.