ALA Publishing is hosting Carrie Scott Banks, Jill Anderson, and me for two presentations on library services and incarceration. I’m looking forward to hearing from Carrie and Jill about their new book, and to sharing how the field has transformed since my book was published.
From ALA Publishing & Media:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12 PM ET/11 AM CT: EDISJ advocates, LIS instructors and library workers of all backgrounds are urged to join us for two 20-minute sessions on how libraries are addressing mass incarceration, with Q&A for all authors following the second presentation. Presented by authors of new and recently-published ALA Editions books, the sessions include:
How Libraries are Addressing the School-to-Prison Pipeline
presented by Carrie Scott Banks and Jill Anderson, authors of Disrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline: An Action Guide for Libraries
Demystifying the school-to-prison pipeline gives us the chance to interrupt it. See what libraries all over the country are doing to support youth impacted by the justice system and how you can help. Our tips apply to library staff at all types of libraries, with a recognition that school libraries have a special role to play.
Addressing Mass Incarceration Through Patron-responsive Services
presented by Jeanie Austin, author of Library Services and Incarceration: Recognizing Barriers, Strengthening Access
Services to adults who are incarcerated or in reentry have historically been relegated to special libraries, but the scale of incarceration in the U.S. means that many library patrons are negatively impacted. Conceptualizing mass incarceration’s impact can help librarians to think through what services they provide and identify areas for growth. New resources created through the Expanding Information Access for Incarcerated People grant project have bolstered existing services for people impacted by incarceration, including in academic, public, and legal libraries. These resources can support academic librarians as they meet the needs of incarcerated students and can inform how LIS curricula account for services related to incarceration.
A recording of the webinar will be shared with program registrants via e-mail.
Jeanie Austin, PhD 