IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners - Overview

The IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners, developed by Dr. Jane Garner from Charles Sturt University, aim to inspire best practices in libraries serving incarcerated individuals. Covering topics such as management, budgeting, staffing, facilities, and collaboration with public libraries, these guidelines provide crucial insights for enhancing library services in prison settings.

• IFLA Guidelines
• Prisoner Libraries
• Best Practices
• Library Services

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1. Guidelines for library services to prisoners INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS Dr Jane Garner Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

2. What I will talk about About me What is IFLA? Brief history of the Guidelines What the Guidelines contain How the Guidelines might be useful to you Questions IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 2 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

3. About me Dr Jane Garner University academic from Melbourne, Australia Research area since 2015: prison libraries from the perspective of those who use them Have visited: 13 Australian prisons 2 United Kingdom prisons 1 USA prison Member of IFLA Library Services for People with Special Needs Section IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 3 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

4. What is IFLA? International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 4 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

5. To inspire best practice in libraries Conceptual models Rules for resource description Digital format codes Guidelines Best practice IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 5 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F. Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

6. IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 6 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

7. What is in the Guidelines Management Budget Staffing Physical facilities Performance assessment Collaboration with public libraries IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 7 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

8. What is in the Guidelines Collection Management User needs assessment Policy What should be in the collection Dealing with donations How to organise the collection How to circulate the collection How to evaluate the collection IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 8 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

9. What is in the Guidelines Services and Programs Promoting reading & writing Family events Cultural events IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 9 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

10. What is in the Guidelines Specific User Groups Ethnic, faith and linguistic diversity Low literacy levels Disabilities & special needs Youth Gender & sexual identity Parents Elderly Political prisoners Prisoners nearing release Students IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 10 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

11. What is in the Guidelines Information Technology Maybe not relevant? IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 11 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

12. What is in the Guidelines Minimum Standards for Prison Libraries These Minimum Standards for Prison Libraries do not replace the professional Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners but serve as a basic and minimum starting point. IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 12 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

13. Minimum Standards for Prison Libraries Every prison shall maintain a library. IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 13 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

14. Minimum Standards for Prison Libraries The establishment of a library in each prison shall be mandated in national correctional practice and guidelines. IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 14 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

15. Minimum Standards for Prison Libraries The design and organisation of the prison library shall be laid down in guidelines issued by the responsible correctional authority and supported by it accordingly IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 15 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

16. Minimum Standards for Prison Libraries Prisons should consult local library associations and institutions such as national and public libraries for guidance, advice, and an understanding of the role and value of libraries IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 16 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

17. Minimum Standards for Prison Libraries All prisoners must be made aware of the library, for example during their induction to the prison, and encouraged to use it IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 17 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

18. Minimum Standards for Prison Libraries Management Staffing Budget Collections Programs Partnerships Access IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 18 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

19. How you could use the Guidelines Support your argument that your prison needs a library Help you decide what books you should provide Help you decide what programs you could run Help you develop partnerships beyond the prison Help you keep library staff connected IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Prisoners 19 Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.

20. Questions? Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F.