Do you have experience providing library services or reading initiatives in custodial settings? Have you used or worked in a library while incarcerated? Do you teach about or carry out research in this field?
We are seeking chapter proposals for an edited collection that will help to equip library staff to navigate the complexities of working in custodial settings. This book brings together global insights from the diverse network of people involved in library provision and related reading, learning and cultural initiatives in custodial settings. We welcome both research-informed chapters and personal reflective narratives.
Full details, submission guidelines, and sample topics can be found at this link.
Questions? Please contact Jayne Finlay (jayne.finlay@sheffield.ac.uk) for further details.
Submission deadline: Friday 8th May 2026