Library Service in U.S. Jails: Issues, Questions, Trends.

Rubin, Rhea Joyce; House, Connie

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ERIC Number: EJ276778

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Publication Date: 1983-Feb

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Library Service in U.S. Jails: Issues, Questions, Trends.

Rubin, Rhea Joyce; House, Connie

Library Journal, v108 n3 p173-77 Feb 1 1983

States rationale for provision of library service to jail residents and discusses services in United States institutions noting administration, staffing, funding, delivery of service, materials, programs and services, security barrier, professionalism and standards, and contracts for service. Twenty-two references and a 24-item bibliography are included. (EJS)

Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Correctional Rehabilitation, Financial Support, Library Administration, Library Materials, Library Personnel, Library Services, Library Standards, Prison Libraries, Prisoners, Public Libraries

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United States

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