Role of prison library :A study of surkhet district prison library
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2023-01
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Central Department of Library and Information Science
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This thesis entitled “Role of prison library: a study of Surkhet district prison library"
has been carried out to find out the significant roles of prison library on inmates and
the status of Surkhet district prison library. The statement of the problem is that
information service is the right of every individual including the incarcerated person
this right is also secured on prison act 2020 also, who committed the crime
intentionally or unintentionally need to transform, and reform their behavior and
mindset for well-being in future life after being released or even in incarcerated
period. We have to pay attention on role of the library for an incarcerated person. The
study has main two objectives; To explore the role of prison libraries and to find out
the current status of the Surkhet district prison library. Due to the time limitation and
financial limitation study was limited into only one district prison of Nepal. This
study was presented in 5 chapter. The study adopted mix method research design.
Data were collected by using questionnaire and Interview and observation method in
this research, total of 50 inmates were selected as sample respondents by purposive
sampling procedure a total 50 set of questionnaire which contain 11 question for
inmates were distributed and 23 questions are asked for interview to the official
person of prison and observation. A total of 50 inmates were selected for sampling by
purposive sampling method. It was found that almost all inmates use the library and
the main purpose of visiting the library is most of the inmates are interested to know
related laws or acts, some are using the Library for legal information, entertainment,
and to divert their minds toward religious beliefs. The inmate also agreed that the
library helps them to pass time, and stay calm and stress-free, library uses has
encouraged them to do creative work and have a positive feeling for the future.
Finally, the study reveals that the library plays a significant role in the incarcerated
period of prisoners. Hence, the related authority should give special attention to
establishing and improving libraries, library sources, and services in Prison. Study
recommended that increase the collection according to inmates need, interest and
belief with proper physical facilities. And also appoint one professional librarian for
provide library service and reference service
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Special libraries research
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Giri, Mamta(2023).Role of prison library :A study of surkhet district prison library [Masters thesis, Tribhuvan University ].TUCDLIS e-library. https://elibrary tucdlis.edu.np/