In this century the central and quintessential correctional facility program ought to be the library. While the U.S. prison industry has embraced a massive reen

Prisoners are in a grey area regarding library services. Prison libraries violate many tenets of librarianship, with the justification of maintaining order. The

Exploring the Roles and Practices of Libraries in Prisons aims to strengthen and expand the small body of knowledge currently published regarding libraries in p

As part of our mission to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all library patrons, our profession needs to come to terms with the consequences

This two-volume encyclopedia provides a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the history and current character of American prisons and jails and their