Information Needs of Inmates using Library of District Jail, Gautam Buddha Nagar: A Case Study
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In this paper, authors have tried to portrait how libraries can extend their help for the overall improvement of the inmates. Paper is divided into two parts. In the first part, a brief historical account has been provided about how prison libraries have been utilized by various inmates as a place of reading and writing. This part also highlights how prison libraries can be used to inculcate reading habits in inmates. In the second part case study of District Jail Library, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Greater Noida has been discussed in detail. The library is setup by Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare and Library Development under the BIMTECH Pustakalaya Project. A study conducted to find out the information needs of the inmates is also discussed. The present study highlights on Library resources, services, and physical facilities available for prisoners in the District Jail Gautam Buddha Nagar. The study also enquired about the satisfaction of inmates about the library resources, services and physical facilities provided in prison. It was concluded that prison libraries can play a major role in the reformation and rehabilitation process of prisoners.
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