1. (1) Information regarding general library services will be a part of the adult in custody's orientation to the Department of Corrections facility.
2. (2) Each Department of Corrections facility with a library coordinator shall provide adult in custody library services. Those facilities without a library coordinator shall provide a level and variety of general reading material.
3. (3) Books and materials acquired from inter‑library loan shall be subject to the procedures governing facility library books and materials unless the lending libraries have specific requirements.

4. (4) Library Coordinator Duties: The library coordinator or other employee assigned to the general library shall:

   1. (a) Maintain a comprehensive variety of books and materials to reflect the varying interests, reading abilities, languages, and needs of adults in custody and will update the books and materials through donations and planned acquisition.
   2. (b) Acquire books and reading materials that complement the facilities education and treatment programs.
   3. (c) Accept or decline donations of material using the same criteria as described in this rule.
   4. (d) Coordinate and supervise general library services, including assisting adults in custody to obtain information and reference services either from that general library's own collection or from the Oregon State Library according to procedures established by the Oregon State Library for that purpose.
   5. (e) Select, train, and supervise adults in custody as library clerks.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

History

DOC 18-2025, amend filed 10/07/2025, effective 10/07/2025
CD 2-1995, f. & cert. ef. 1-18-95
CD 49-1986, f. & ef. 11-20-86
CD 60-1985, f. & ef. 8-16-85
CD 34-1978, f. & ef. 11-3-78