Maryland Adult Literacy in Action

Correctional Education Libraries
CD ROM Initiative

The Correctional Education Libraries has produced the only innovative CD ROM program in the country available to teach prisoners preparing to re-enter their communities about the Internet. This CD ROM program was created by Glennor Shirley, Library Coordinator for MSDE’s Correctional Education Libraries, because she recognized that long term prisoners who return to society would have no knowledge of Internet use. The program is a simulation of what the Internet can do, and is designed for those with no knowledge or limited knowledge of the Internet. It is also used by some teachers as a teaching tool.

If you would like a complimentary copy of the CD ROM program please contact Glennor Shirley at gshirley@msde.state.md.us.

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Correctional Education Libraries
Discovering The Internet @ Your Library

Maryland Correctional Education
Library Mission Statement

Maryland Correctional Education Libraries serve as the information centers for the entire incarcerated community living in maintaining institutions by making available general reference and community information services and assisting patrons in developing their own information gathering skills.

The libraries also support residents in their self directed learning and formal educational pursuits.

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Maryland Correctional Education
Libraries Fact Sheet

Each day approx 950 residents visit our libraries

To get answers to factual questions
To read current newspapers and magazines
To productively fill time
To get up-to-date information
To learn "how to do it” - Self-directed learning
To get names and addresses of agencies and organizations
To access self-help and positive inspirational readings
To get information for decision making for self and family
To get help with class assignments
To seek sources that will help them to be more productive when they re-enter society
To attend programs on educational topics, including book discussions

Maryland Correctional Education Libraries Fact Sheet

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