Library services

CSNSW library services are available to all staff at CSNSW, inmates of NSW correctional centres, and to other users on request.

Our collection

The collection for CSNSW staff covers a wide range of print and online resources with an emphasis on criminology, penology, psychology, sociology, management, education and training. Library services may be made available to external users by arrangement.

The library also maintains a significant print collection and legal information portal for inmates’ information and recreation.

About us

The library team is experienced in conducting both legal research and literature searches, using our comprehensive online and print collections. 

Staff queries, including legal queries, may be directed to the CSNSW Academy Library.

Legal queries and information requests for inmates may be directed to the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC) Library.

Find Library contacts.

Conducting a search

Registered users can access the majority of our print and online resources in one simple search using Library@CSNSW OneSearch.

Individual resources can also be accessed for more targeted searching, using the following links: 

• Library@CSNSW Catalogue  to search the collection of books and audiovisual materials available to CSNSW staff
• MyAthens Login page to search the full range of individual online databases, journals  and other electronic resources
• Ebooks (Ebook Central Library) to access our collection of downloadable e-books
• ePublications@CSNSW to search the Library’s open access repository for the research, scholarly output and archival material of Corrective Services NSW staff and students
• Legal Info Portal to learn more about this resource which is maintained as an information resource for inmates on a closed network within correctional centres.

Literature search

The library team have extensive experience in undertaking comprehensive literature searches.  Registered users are encouraged to contact the library to request assistance in gathering information, using either the online Literature search request form or by contacting the library directly. 

Document delivery

The library also provides a document delivery service for items (e.g. books, journal articles, audiovisual materials etc.) that are not currently in our collection. 

Registered users may request items using the online Document delivery request form.

Membership

For those external to Corrective Services, contact the library to apply for membership.

For those within Corrective Services NSW, you can register to use the full range of CSNSW Library services using either:

• Online library registration form
• Library user registration form (PDF, 175.1 KB) - email the completed form to us.