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Scarecrow Press - Prison Library Primer: A Program Guide

Name: Scarecrow Press - Prison Library Primer: A Program Guide
Brand: Scarecrow Press
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In the current era of the U.S. prison industry, the reentry movement focuses heavily on literacy and job readiness for former felons. While these goals are vital, prison libraries are often overlooked as essential tools for successful reintegration. Brenda Vogel provides a necessary perspective in The Prison Library Primer: A Program for the Twenty-First Century. This guide addresses the specific difficulties encountered by correctional librarians. It serves as a practical manual for anyone tasked with operating or promoting a library within a correctional facility. By focusing on fundamental priorities, this book helps professionals build programs that support the core mission of rehabilitation and reentry. Whether you are managing a new facility or improving an existing one, this text covers the essential elements of library management in a correctional setting. It provides a roadmap for creating a functional space that meets the unique needs of the incarcerated population and supports long-term success through improved access to information and literacy resources.

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Addresses the unique challenges faced by librarians working within the correctional system.

Provides practical guidance on collection development to meet the specific needs of inmates.

Offers advice on location and space planning for effective library operations in a prison setting.

Supports the reentry movement by highlighting the role of libraries in literacy and job readiness.

Serves as a professional resource for promoting library services within correctional facilities.

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Brand: Scarecrow Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0810854031
Category: Books > Subjects > Reference > Words, Language & Grammar
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 September 2009
Listed Since: 04 May 2009

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