Subject to the availability of an escort, any prisoner may go to the prison library during an unscheduled period to research precedents to his or her own case and to prepare a defense. The Corrections Officer assigned as librarian may assist prisoners in locating appropriate materials and may instruct inmates in the use of the books and microfilm. The librarian/Corrections Officer may not suggest an actual defense, nor may the Corrections Officer assist in preparation of papers.Inmate Lisa feels that her court-appointed attorney did not represent her case adequately and is planning to prepare her own appeal. She approaches the librarian, Corrections Officer Stavrou, and asks which volumes to consult with reference to illegal search and seizure and inadmissible evidence. Officer Stavrou replies, “I am not permitted to choose books for you.” Corrections Officer Stavrou’s response is

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Subject to the availability of an escort, any prisoner may go to the prison library during an unscheduled period to research precedents to his or her own case and to prepare a defense. The Corrections Officer assigned as librarian may assist prisoners in locating appropriate materials and may instruct inmates in the use of the books and microfilm. The librarian/Corrections Officer may not suggest an actual defense, nor may the Corrections Officer assist in preparation of papers.<br>Inmate Lisa feels that her court-appointed attorney did not represent her case adequately and is planning to prepare her own appeal. She approaches the librarian, Corrections Officer Stavrou, and asks which volumes to consult with reference to illegal search and seizure and inadmissible evidence. Officer Stavrou replies, “I am not permitted to choose books for you.” Corrections Officer Stavrou’s response is






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