The State of Library Services Supporting University Programs Located in Indiana Correctional Facilities

Abstract

With the advent of University-sponsored degree-awarding programs offered withtin correctional facilities in Indiana, the prison librarian is confronted with the newly heightened responsibility of providing offender-patrons with materials to support academic course requirements. In recognition of the revitalization of an important duty, this article identifies and analyzes the obstacles confronting an Indiana prison librarian when selecting academic materials and making such materials accessible to offender-patrons.