THE PRISON LIBRARY: A VITAL LINK TO EDUCATION, REHABILITATION, AND RECREATION

Vibeke Lehmann

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This article has been adapted from a paper presented by the author in Cienfuegos, Cuba, November 1999 at the invitation ofUNEAC (Union Nacional de Escritores y Aristas Cubano) and the provincial public library in Cienfuegos. In cooperation with other prison programs the prison library plays a critical part in the education and rehabilitation of incarcerated persons. The background, roles, services, and ways in which the modern prison library can meet the needs of both inmates and prison staff are examined in depth. International and national standards exist as tools that cover all aspects of prison library operations. The most vital link in the operation of such libraries is having competent, well-trained, enthusiastic, and patient library staff equipped with the special human skills needed to deal with difficult prison patrons.

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