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[SpecialTopics 219] correctional library support for education

Melisa Gilbert mgilbert at emporia.edu
Wed Sep 20 16:22:41 EDT 2006


Hi,
I am a correctional library supervisor and Master of Library Science
graduate student. I joined this list as part of class assignment, but I
also have a professional interest in building a special collection of
adult literacy books for the library where I am working (500 bed,
minimum-security, all male correctional center). I am also very
interested in supporting the educational programs at my facility.

I would like to know, from GED, ESL, and/or ABE instructors who work in
corrections: What books or other media you would like to see in the
correctional library at your facility? I'm looking for specific titles,
or general types/categories, that would support your educational program
AND be attractive or helpful to adult learners, but still be general
enough to justify purchase in a library that must serve the entire
facility.

Sincerely,
M. Gilbert
Arrowhead Correctional Center - General Library




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