Comparative Study and Reference on Prison Libraries Among USA, Norway and Japan

  • Liu Jiaku
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  • Jilin University of Finance and Economics, Changchun 130017

Received date: 2013-08-22

  Revised date: 2013-09-05

  Online published: 2013-10-05

Abstract

Prison libraries are the only cultural sites inmates can use in prison, which are important cultural facilities for education and correction on inmates. After pointing out origins and conflict on prison library from the perspective of penalty mode, the authors give a general overview of prison library development in USA, Norway and Japan. On the basis of the comparison among three countries in terms of legislation, authorities and personnel constitute, the thesis analyzes and summarizes political, economic and cultural factors affecting the development of the prison libraries. Finally, the authors point out the reference on the development of Chinese prison libraries.

Key words: USA; Norway; Japan; prison libraries

Cite this article

Liu Jiaku . Comparative Study and Reference on Prison Libraries Among USA, Norway and Japan[J]. Library and Information Service, 2013 , 57(19) : 81 -86 . DOI: 10.7536/j.issn.0252-3116.2013.19.012

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