Exploring the rehabilitative role of the prison library : addressing sensitive information needs via cultural activities
Canning, Cheryl and Buchanan, Steven; Garner, Jane, ed. (2021) Exploring the rehabilitative role of the prison library : addressing sensitive information needs via cultural activities. In: Exploring the Roles and Practices of Libraries in Prisons. Advances in Librarianship . Emerald Publishing Limited, Bingley. ISBN 9781800438613
Preview |
Text.
Filename: Canning_Buchanan_ERPLP_Exploring_the_rehabilitative_role_of_the_prison_library.pdf
Accepted Author Manuscript Download (492kB)| Preview |
Abstract
This chapter explores the role of cultural activity within prison libraries for not only the general wellbeing of prisoners, but also as a form of indirect intervention for addressing unrecognised and/or unaddressed information needs amongst prisoners; particularly important needs of a more sensitive nature often repressed (e.g. remorse, mental health, relationships). Drawing on research to date, we discuss the information needs of prisoners, the associated benefits of cultural activity for information need recognition and understanding, and the support role of the prison library; and in relation, identify opportunities for further development of the library as a key change agent in the progressive rehabilitation of prisoners.
ORCID iDs
Canning, Cheryl ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5872-7507 and Buchanan, Steven; Garner, Jane-
-
Item type: Book Section ID code: 75506 Dates: DateEvent6 September 2021Published21 September 2020AcceptedSubjects: Social Sciences > Social pathology. Social and public welfare > Penology. Prisons. Correction Department: Faculty of Science > Computer and Information Sciences Depositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 18 Feb 2021 16:05 Last modified: 26 Nov 2024 01:24 Related URLs: URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/75506