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Prison Libraries

Colorado State Library. Institutional Library Development (Denver, CO)

"[L]ibraries have the power to change the world “one reader at a time.” Many of us find prisoners to be the most appreciative and enthusiastic library users we’ve ever worked with, and serving them to be the most gratifying work we’ve ever done.” Links are provided to material regarding: Reentry and Recidivism; Ren-entry Program—Out for Life; Parenting from Prison - for Children of Offenders; Jobs in Prison Libraries; and Working in Prison.