Foreword by Elmer H. Johnson Preface Introduction The Early Development of Prison Libraries The Development of Prison Libraries from 1900 to 1941 The Development of Prison Libraries from 1950 to the Present The Use of the Public Library as a Model for Prison Libraries: A Criticism A Change-Based Model for Correctional Libraries Introduction to Appendixes Appendix A: American Correctional Association's Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions, 2nd Edition 2% Appendix B: Cooperative Agreement Concerning the Provision of Library Service to Correctional Facilities Between the Colorado State Library and Colorado Department of Corrections Appendix C: From A Joint Policy Statement of the Washington State Library and the State Department of Corrections on Library Services in Correctional Institutions 2% Appendix D: From Illinois State Library and Illinois Department of Corrections Joint Statement on Library Service Bibliography Index
WILLIAM J. COYLE is Correctional Library Consultant at the Colorado State Library.
?Coyle presents a change-based model for correctional
librarianship; a model that is linked to society's inherent
interest in behavioral change of the criminal. Thus, librarians
focus service not to please the inmate but to participate in this
socialization process. For most librarians educated in library
schools with the public library as the model of service, this
concept is confusing and possibly disturbing. Coyle suggests the
establishment of core courses to train correctional librarians who
will be effective in their profession. Libraries in Prisons is a
valuable book, one that is long overdue and that should be read by
library educators, correctional administrators, and federal judges.
But it seems that those librarians presently 'incarcerated' would
most benefit from reading this work. If there is any criticism at
all, it is that the author relies solely on American sources. There
is a growing body of literature, especially from Europe, that could
contribute to any discussion of the subject. But this is a minor
point; Coyle has done well, and Libraries in Prisons is valuable
reading.?-The Library Quarterly
?Not much exists about prison libraries. Such libraries, much like
the inmates inhabiting prisons, are out of sight, hence out of
mind. Coyle summarizes the establishment of library services in
American prisons quite nicely, drawing interesting parallels to
changing notions of treatment and rehabilitation. Prison libraries
have been largely modeled on the public library, attempting to
provide similar services, materials, and programs based on the
demand of the use. In Prison Libraries, Coyle suggests such
modeling has little relevance for the prison. He suggests a
change-based' model that reflects correctional goals rather than
the need for the inmate in establishing prison library purposes.
While one might take serious issue with Coyle's premise, his work
does posit a serious concern for identifying purposes of the prison
library.?-Phil Koons, Institution Services, State Library of
Ohio
"Not much exists about prison libraries. Such libraries, much like
the inmates inhabiting prisons, are out of sight, hence out of
mind. Coyle summarizes the establishment of library services in
American prisons quite nicely, drawing interesting parallels to
changing notions of treatment and rehabilitation. Prison libraries
have been largely modeled on the public library, attempting to
provide similar services, materials, and programs based on the
demand of the use. In Prison Libraries, Coyle suggests such
modeling has little relevance for the prison. He suggests a
change-based' model that reflects correctional goals rather than
the need for the inmate in establishing prison library purposes.
While one might take serious issue with Coyle's premise, his work
does posit a serious concern for identifying purposes of the prison
library."-Phil Koons, Institution Services, State Library of
Ohio
"Coyle presents a change-based model for correctional
librarianship; a model that is linked to society's inherent
interest in behavioral change of the criminal. Thus, librarians
focus service not to please the inmate but to participate in this
socialization process. For most librarians educated in library
schools with the public library as the model of service, this
concept is confusing and possibly disturbing. Coyle suggests the
establishment of core courses to train correctional librarians who
will be effective in their profession. Libraries in Prisons is a
valuable book, one that is long overdue and that should be read by
library educators, correctional administrators, and federal judges.
But it seems that those librarians presently 'incarcerated' would
most benefit from reading this work. If there is any criticism at
all, it is that the author relies solely on American sources. There
is a growing body of literature, especially from Europe, that could
contribute to any discussion of the subject. But this is a minor
point; Coyle has done well, and Libraries in Prisons is valuable
reading."-The Library Quarterly
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