NCJ Number
42359
Journal
Library Journal Volume: 102 Issue: 12 Dated: (JUNE 1977) Pages: 1341-1344
Date Published
1977
Length
0 pages
Annotation
THIS BRIEF ARTICLE DESCRIBES THE CURRENT STATUS OF FEDERAL PRISON LIBRARIES.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR CRITICIZES THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS' POLICY OF PHASING OUT PRISON LIBRARIES IN FAVOR OF LEARNING CENTERS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INNOVATIONS. THE AUTHOR COMMENTS ON THE BUREAU'S ATTEMPTS TO PROVIDE LIBRARY SERVICES WITHOUT A LIBRARY AND THEN PRESENTS A CASE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF GOOD FEDERAL PRISON LIBRARIES....TWH