In ordering books the following directions must be carefully adhered to:
Write plainly upon a slip of paper your name and cell number. Underneath
place the numbers of fifteen or twenty books you prefer to read. Always
take your library book with you when moving from one cell to another. Bear
in mind that all books are charged to you and that you will be held
strictly responsible for their preservation and safe return. The catalogue
and all books charged to you must be accounted for on the day of your
parole or discharge from prison. You will not be allowed to have a library
book in your possession or in your cell except those that have been
regularly charged up and come to you through the regular channels. If you
find a stray book in your cell you must turn it over to the Librarian at
once. Failing to do this, in the event of finding a stray library book in
your cell will be the means of depriving you of all library privileges.
You are accorded the utmost liberty in the selection of your reading
matter, but it is hoped and it will be expected by the management that the
library record will show that you have exercised due diligence and regard
for your own best interests in the selection of books. The Warden,
Chaplains, Teachers or other officers will gladly advise you concerning
the selection of proper reading matter.
All library books, excepting books of reference, may be retained two
weeks. Books of reference may be held but one day.