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Libraries On The Inside: A Study Of Public Library Outreach To Correctional Institutions, Annaliese Melvin
Libraries On The Inside: A Study Of Public Library Outreach To Correctional Institutions, Annaliese Melvin
SLIS Connecting
In 1911, the American Library Association (ALA) formed its first committee on prison libraries. While this committee opened the door to important conversations on correctional libraries, the ALA did not actively become involved in correctional systems until 1944, when the Objectives and Standards for Libraries in Adult Prisons and Reformatories were approved (Austin, 2019). The real catalyst for creating nationwide libraries for the incarcerated came in 1971, when “Congress passed the Law Enforcement Administration Act, which funded prison law libraries and provided budgets for other reading materials” (Sullivan, 2000, p. 57). This led to what was coined the “golden age …
Slis Director's Report, Stacy Creel, Ph.D. Usm Slis
Slis Director's Report, Stacy Creel, Ph.D. Usm Slis
SLIS Connecting
Welcome to the Summer/Fall issue of SLIS Connecting.
Community Engagement And Outreach Programs For Lead Prevention In Mississippi, Amal K. Mitra, Charkarra Anderson-Lewis
Community Engagement And Outreach Programs For Lead Prevention In Mississippi, Amal K. Mitra, Charkarra Anderson-Lewis
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The objective of the project was to encourage health promotion through education, outreach, and community-based training. The people attending health fairs (n = 467), community events (n = 469), and Kindergarten classes (n = 241) were the study participants. Hands-on training was offered at homebuilding retail stores (n = 25). U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s online visual training was given to realtors (n = 220), and inspectors, contractors, and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) workers (n = 75). Training workshops were attended by home-buyers and rental home owners at the Neighborhood Association Meetings ( …