scholarly journals Prison Library Services in Croatia Need Improvement to Meet International Standards of Universal Rights to Access

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol L. Perryman
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Prison Population ◽  
Public Library ◽  
International Standards ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Library Services ◽  
The Status ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Paper Survey ◽  
Cultural Programming

A Review of: Šimunić, Z., Tanacković, S.F., & Badurina, B. (2016). Library services for incarcerated persons: A survey of recent trends and challenges in prison libraries in Croatia. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 48(1), 72-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000614538481 Objective – To compare the status of prison libraries in Croatia to prior studies and ultimately, to guidelines for prison library services (Lehmann & Locke, 2005). Two research questions were asked: 1) How are Croatian prison libraries organized and managed? and 2) What kind of library collections and services are offered to incarcerated persons in Croatia? Design – Quantitative survey. Setting – 23 Croatian prison libraries. Subjects – Persons in charge of prison libraries. Methods – A paper survey was mailed to all 23 Croatian prisons in 2013. The survey consisted of 31 questions grouped into 3 categories: general library information, management of the library, and use. Analysis provided descriptive statistics. Main Results – Twenty-one responses (91%) were received. For the 10 institutions providing data on library holdings size, the numbers ranged from 450 to 6122, but per capita figures were not possible to calculate as no responses provided prison population size. Most (65%) maintained an entry book for new acquisitions, while one library kept a card catalogue. Half performed collection assessment on an annual basis. While all but 1 of the prisons had libraries, most (16 of 20) reported that funding was not provided on a regular basis; 13 had space allocated specifically for library purposes, but none were staffed by trained librarians, instead using prison staff or prisoners. Only two libraries practised regularly-scheduled collection development, with half acquiring materials solely through donations resulting in limited topical coverage. All collections included monographs, but only around 25% carried newspapers, magazines, music, or videos. While use of the libraries was high, most responses reflected severely limited educational, rehabilitative or cultural programming and access to the internet, and lack of space for collections and reading purposes. Conclusion – Libraries in Croatia fail to meet international standards for staffing, collections, and services. Recommendations for immediate improvement are made, including legislative advocacy and funding, improved public library involvement, and the creation of national standards aligned with international standards.

scholarly journals Women Prisons in North-Eastern Thailand: How Well Do They Meet International Human Rights Standards?

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 123-136
Author(s):  
Srisombat Chokprajakchat ◽  
Wanaporn Techagaisiyavanit
Keyword(s):  
Prison Population ◽  
Current Model ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Female Inmates ◽  
Research Article ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Challenging Tasks ◽  
The Status ◽  
Human Rights Standards

Thailand has one of the highest incarceration rates of women in the world. With an increasing prison population overall as well as an increasing proportion of female inmates, the country faces one of its most challenging tasks in penitentiary administration: reforms to its legal landscape and its correctional practices in line with international standards. A response to such a crisis is to undertake a prison evaluation project to ensure proper implementation of the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders (also known as the ‘Bangkok Rules’). The primary objective of this research article is to assess and identify a prison model that can inspire the development of other prison facilities, while supporting a firm commitment to maintain and improve the status of current model facilities.

scholarly journals Book reviews

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (78) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
David Mcmenemy ◽  
John Sumsion ◽  
Steve Morgan ◽  
Charles Oppenheim ◽  
Steve Morgan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Generation X ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Library Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
The Uk

Pugh, Lyndon. Change management in information services. Chapman, Ann and Spiller David. trend analysis of monograph aquisitions in public and university libraries in the UK. Urgo, Marisa. Developing information leaders: harnessing the talents of generation X. Keenan, Stella and Johnstone, Colin. Concies diction of library and information science. Ennis, Kathy (ed). Guidelines for learning resource services in Further and Higher education. Kinnell, Margaret, Yu, Liangzhi and Creaser, Claire. Public library services for visually impaired people. The new review of information and library research Volume 5, 1999.

scholarly journals Public Libraries Can Play an Important Role in the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Hurricane Katrina ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Public Library ◽  
The United States ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Post Disaster

A Review of: Welsh, T. S. & Higgins, S. E. (2009). Public libraries post-Hurricane Katrina: A pilot study. Library Review, 58(9), 652-659. Objective – This paper analyzes Hurricane Katrina-related narratives to document the challenges faced by public libraries after the disaster and the disaster-relief services these libraries provided. Design – A qualitative thematic analysis of narratives obtained by convenience sampling. Setting – Narratives were collected and analyzed in 2005 and 2006 across the Gulf Coast area of the United States. Subjects – Seventy-two library and information science students enrolled in the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Library and Information Science. Many worked in local libraries. Methods – In this pilot study, students volunteered to participate in a confidential process that involved telling their stories of their post-Hurricane Katrina experiences. Data was collected in a natural setting (the libraries in which the students worked), and inductive reasoning was used to build themes based on these research questions: What post-disaster problems related to public libraries were noted in the students’ narratives? What post-disaster public library services were noted in the narratives? NVivo7 qualitative analysis software was used to analyze and code the narratives. Passages related to public libraries were coded by library location and student. These passages were analyzed for themes related to post-disaster challenges and disaster-recovery services pertaining to public libraries. Main Results – Ten of the 72 narratives contained passages related to public libraries. The libraries included four in Alabama, one in Louisiana, and five in Mississippi. Results related to the first research question (What post-disaster problems related to public libraries were noted in the students’ narrative?) were physical damage to the building, from light damage to total destruction (reported in 8 or 80% of the students’ narratives), and inundation by refugees, evacuees, and relief workers (reported in 8 or 80% of the narratives). Results pertaining to the second research question (What post-disaster public library services were noted in the narratives?) included providing information for things such as providing information via the use of computers and the filling out of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Red Cross aid forms (6 or 60% of the narratives included this), listening and providing comfort (5 or 50% of the narratives), and volunteering and donating, both from others and of the students’ own time, money, or materials (noted by 5 or 50% of the narratives). Conclusion – The researchers concluded that while public libraries suffered devastation during the hurricane, after the hurricane, those libraries that could open provided essential services to people in need. These services included providing access to computers and access to information via computers, aid in filling out necessary relief aid forms, listening and providing comfort, and volunteering time, money, and materials. The public library clearly played a role in both providing information and facilitating communication. Documenting such contributions serves to illustrate the value of public libraries, especially in a post-disaster setting, and helps to demonstrate the value of public libraries in their communities.

Implementing an Information Policy to Build a Future for Singapore

1996 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Hepworth
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Library Services ◽  
National Library ◽  
The Public ◽  
National Reference ◽  
Resource Library ◽  
Set Up

Singapore has been taking various steps to develop its information resources since the publication of the Library 2000 report in 1994, which was preceded by the IT2000 plan in 1991. Libraries have been officially recognized as an integral part of the country's information infrastructure. A National Library Board was set up in 1996, to develop national and public library services and to spearhead collaboration with other government agencies in promoting access to information. A clearer distinction is being made between National Library services and public library services, both of which have been provided by the National Library. A National Reference and Information Service will include a National Reference Library, a Singapore Resource Library, and a Multimedia Information Centre. The public library system will be restructured to include five regional libraries, to serve the educational, informational, recreational and business needs of each region; 18 community libraries, catering primarily for the residents of Housing Development Board towns; and around 100 neighbourhood libraries, situated in HDB flats and currently aimed at children below the age of ten. Efforts are being made to coordinate national collection strategy, to orient services to markets and to create links with business and the community. The recognition of technology as a key enabler has led to several major initiatives. It is also recognized that technologically adept and information-oriented librarians are needed, and educational programmes to produce them are being developed, as well as short term recruitment and training activities. Research in library and information science is also encouraged. The Library 2000 initiative is part of a wider picture of fostering the cultural and intellectual capital of Singapore.

Technical Committee 46 “Information and Documentation” of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO/ TC 46) Celebrates its 60th Anniversary

2009 ◽  
pp. 80-89
Author(s):  
Olga A. Diakonova ◽  
Nina F. Kornoushenko
Keyword(s):  
International Organizations ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Technical Committee ◽  
International Standards ◽  
International Standard Organization ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
60Th Anniversary ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Standard Organization ◽  
Information Work

Technical Committee 46 «Information and Documentation» of the International Standard Organization (ISO/TC 46) is published. Even a short description of ISO/TC 46 activities visually demonstrates what incredible and truly revolutionary changes happened during the last 60 years in the library, documentation and information work. The modern ISO/TC 46 structure is given, the work trends of its four subcommittees and numerous working groups, the interaction with other ISO technical committees and international organizations is characterized. Importance of standardization problems in the field of library and information science and of librarianship, in particularly, is confirmed by the authors’ practical work lasting for many year. The proposed information permits to better imagine the preparation process of the international standards and necessity of Russian specialists’ participation.

Keepers of Men Need Keepers of Books

1972 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-283
Author(s):  
Lesta Norris Burt
Keyword(s):  
Public Library ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Correctional Institution ◽  
State Prison ◽  
Minimum Standards ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Reference Service

Libraries do not receive much stress in correction textbooks, and librarians are not ordinarily scheduled as speakers at correctional conferences or published in correctional journals. For these reasons and because good library services are not generally available in state prison libraries across the nation, administrators may not be aware of the advantages a good library and librarian can offer. A survey of the fifty state institutional library consultants concerning adult correctional institution libraries resulted in forty-two replies representing 223 major libraries and 202 camp libraries. As of the winter of 1970, librarians holding masters' degrees or bachelors' degrees plus school certification served full- or part-time in fifty-eight libraries in twenty-nine states. There were 955,154 volumes in the libraries in the reporting states; however, many of the books were described as old, outdated, or unsuitable. To meet minimum standards, there should have been 1,422,580 books of quality. The lack of qualified librarians together with inadequate budgets has resulted in uncatalogued, unclassified collections, insufficient discarding, poor staff libraries, a shortage of related staff services, and a lack of reference service, reading guidance, book discussions, writers' groups, and other library-sponsored activities. Information was also gathered on public library assistance to institutions, bookmobiles, inmate access to shelves, and separate rooms for reading, listening, and viewing.

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