Examining the status of prison libraries around the world: A literature review

IF 1 Q3 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

IFLA JOURNAL-INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS Pub Date : 2022-03-07 DOI:10.1177/03400352221078032

Syed Tauseef Hussain, Syeda Hina Batool, A. Rehman, Syeda Kiran Zahra, Khalid Mahmood

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to review the published literature and highlight the situation of prison libraries around the world. The study strives to adopt a comprehensive approach while reviewing the literature in order to survey the present status geographically. The available published literature on prison libraries in local and international library and information science journals has been reviewed. The researchers also consulted other sources, such as books, theses, dissertations, conference proceedings, library websites, individuals and professional organizations, including the American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, and IFLA. The databases used included Library and Information Science Abstracts, Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts, Emerald, JSTOR, Google Scholar and ResearchGate. The keywords used for searching can be categorized as ‘prison libraries’, ‘jail libraries’, ‘correctional institution libraries’ and ‘rehabilitation centres’. Overall, findings suggest that the situation of prison libraries in USA, UK, Europe and Asia (only urban areas) is much better as compared to the other regions of the world. This situation is because of the availability of resources, access to the Internet, technology, automated catalogues, cooperation with other libraries such as public libraries, and regular budgets to run library affairs smoothly. A lack of professional staff, the unavailability of library space, limited collections, censorship issues, a poor budgetary situation, the absence of library associations in developing countries, and a lack of cooperation among prison libraries and public libraries are the major causes of the current situation of prison libraries. The study is unique in nature as it highlights the situation of prison libraries worldwide through a wide lens, focusing on standards, services and difficulties, as well as recommendations made by the researchers.

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考察世界各地监狱图书馆的现状：文献综述

本研究的目的是回顾已发表的文献，并强调世界各地监狱图书馆的状况。本研究在回顾文献的同时，力求采用全面的方法，从地理上调查现状。对当地和国际图书馆和信息科学期刊上已发表的关于监狱图书馆的文献进行了审查。研究人员还咨询了其他来源，如书籍、论文、学位论文、会议记录、图书馆网站、个人和专业组织，包括美国图书馆协会、大学和研究图书馆协会以及IFLA。使用的数据库包括图书馆和信息科学文摘、图书馆、信息科学和技术文摘、Emerald、JSTOR、谷歌学者和ResearchGate。用于搜索的关键字可分为“监狱图书馆”、“监狱图书馆“、“惩教机构图书馆”和“康复中心”。总体而言，研究结果表明，与世界其他地区相比，美国、英国、欧洲和亚洲（仅城市地区）的监狱图书馆状况要好得多。这种情况是因为有可用的资源、互联网、技术、自动化目录、与公共图书馆等其他图书馆的合作，以及顺利管理图书馆事务的经常预算。缺乏专业人员、没有图书馆空间、藏品有限、审查问题、预算状况不佳、发展中国家没有图书馆协会，以及监狱图书馆和公共图书馆之间缺乏合作，是造成监狱图书馆现状的主要原因。这项研究具有独特的性质，因为它通过广泛的视角突出了世界各地监狱图书馆的状况，重点关注标准、服务和困难，以及研究人员提出的建议。

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IFLA JOURNAL-INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-

CiteScore

2.70

自引率

15.40%

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期刊介绍： IFLA Journal is an international journal which publishes original peer reviewed articles, a selection of peer reviewed IFLA conference papers, and news of current IFLA activities. Content is selected to reflect the variety of the international information profession, ranging from freedom of access to information, knowledge management, services to the visually impaired and intellectual property. The IFLA Journal aims to promote and support the aims and core values of IFLA as the global voice of the library and information profession by providing authoritative coverage and analysis of the activities of IFLA and its various constituent bodies and members, and those of other bodies with similar aims and interests.