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ERIC Number: EJ588304
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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A New Emphasis for Correctional Facilities' Libraries.
Wilhelmus, David W.
Journal of Academic Librarianship, v25 n2 p114-20 Mar 1999
Describes the historical and present roles of the prison library, as well as the nature of the prison librarian position. Identifies and analyzes the obstacles confronting a prison librarian when selecting academic materials and making those materials accessible to prisoners. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Correctional Institutions, Librarians, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Library Services, Prison Libraries, Prisoners, Reference Materials, Reference Services
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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