Overview

Prisoners are in a grey area regarding library services. Prison libraries violate many tenets of librarianship, with the justification of maintaining order. The field is de-professionalized--many positions are filled by persons without degrees in library science, and corrections administrators often write policy for services. Critics cite the need to implement public library service models despite practical difficulties. This book investigates state, national and international policies on prison libraries, reviews literature on the topic and describes partnerships between prisons and public libraries. Results from a national survey and follow-up interviews are included, providing a full narrative of policy outcomes in U.S. prisons.

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Author:   Suzanna Conrad
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.390kg
ISBN:  

9781476666334

ISBN 10:   1476666334
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   23 November 2016
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction List of Abbreviations Part I: The Prison Library in Context: Current and Historic Purposes and Policies of Prison Libraries 1. Current and Historic National Policy 2. Current State Policy 3. Literature on Key Issues in Prison Librarianship Part II: Neglect and Disadvantage: The Prison Library as the Forgotten Field of Librarianship 4. Court Cases Affecting the Prisoner's Right to Read 5. Court Cases Affecting the Prisoner’s Right of Access to the Courts 6. The Neglected Profession 7. The Prisoner as the Public Library Patron Part III: Research and Discovery 8. Current Policies in Prison Librarianship: An Expanded Survey 9. Prison Librarianship in Practice: Interviews with Prison Librarians Conclusion: Revisiting the Role of the Prison Librarian Appendix A: Summary of State Approaches to Prison Library Services Appendix B: ALA Advocacy Policies Appendix C: List of Citations on Prison Librarianship Chapter Notes References Index

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Suzanna Conrad is the Dean of University Libraries at Towson University. Her research interests include human-computer interaction, scholarly communication and ethics in librarianship.

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