N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-26.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 10A:31-26.5 - Library Program

(a) An area accessible to inmates shall be designated as the library.

(b) The adult county correctional facility shall provide a staff member or a volunteer to coordinate and supervise the Library Program.

(c) Library services shall be made available to inmates daily, excluding weekends and holidays or during emergency incidents.

(d) Library services provided shall include, but are not limited to:

1. Materials responsive to the interests and educational needs of users; and

2. An information service to locate facts as needed.

(e) Library resources may be supplemented by local, regional, and State libraries.

(f) Foreign language materials, as well as materials for the blind and physically handicapped, shall be made accessible when appropriate.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-26.5

Amended by R.2000 d.332, effective 8/7/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 1894(a), 32 New Jersey Register 2945(a).
In (c), added a reference to emergency incidents; and in (e), substituted "may" for "shall" following "resources".