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The following information and links relate to Prison Libraries Prison LibrariesLibrary Services are a key element of the Prison Education Service. Nearly every prison now has a library, operated on a teamwork basis, by library officers and librarians from the public library service in the community. Libraries in prison aim to provide a level of service that is on a par with that of libraries in the community, including, in several of the more modern libraries, the provision of computerised self-learning facilities. In several prisons, specially designed modern libraries are now operating, and more are planned in some of the new and renovated prisons. Elsewhere, facilities are more improved, but there has generally been steady progress towards regular opening hours and professional-level membership, issuing and request samples. Many prison libraries also organise exhibitions, lectures and other activities. For More Information Contact: |