Making the Difference: An excellence framework for prison libraries

Overview

This document is a strategic framework to help prison library providers and prison library staff to develop, deliver and promote prison library services.

The document examines some of the key characteristics of a good prison library service and the outcomes that they support.

Every prison library is different and not all of these recommendations will be applicable or appropriate in all situations. However, they will provide a framework from which to develop an outstanding service relevant to the needs of the prison community.