New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 9. Executive Department |
Subtitle AA. State Commission of Correction |
Chapter IV. Minimum Standards and Regulations for Management of Secure Facilities Operated by the Office of Children and Family Service |
Part 7428. Library Services |
Sec. 7428.4. Material selection in facility libraries
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- (a) Each secure facility shall use a systematic approach to determine and meet the library service interests and needs of the resident population, including those of non-English speaking residents.(b) Library materials for each secure facility shall be acquired on a continual and planned basis.(c) Material that is determined to pose a threat to the safety, security or good order of a facility shall not be acquired or held for circulation by a secure facility.(d) Each secure facility shall review all of the materials selected for acquisition and provided by the facility library to determine if such materials are a threat to the safety, security or good order of the facility. A determination for denial shall be recorded by the facility director or designee.