Creating New Correctional Programs and Services in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Title
Creating New Correctional Programs and Services in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Description
This article explores the changed and changing COVID-19 pandemic programming implemented by Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Public Library's correctional outreach teams. Every program or service offered by the correctional outreach teams was required to change to meet the needs of the pandemic. Additionally, the libraries created two new services: Library Hub, a tablet program for people in Rikers Island jail complex, and Immediate Access, a technology and resource access program for people on parole. The article explains the new services, provides the findings associated with almost two years of providing these services, and presents insights and suggested best practices.
Creator
Anderson, Jill
Ness, Nili
Sandoval-Hernandez, Diego
Publisher
International Journal of Librarianship
Date
2022-12-15
Format
application/pdf
Language
eng
Type
Text
Journal Article
Date Issued
2022-12-15
Is Part Of
International Journal of Librarianship
Extent
7(2), 46–60
Position: 856 (211 views)
Files
Citation
Anderson, Jill
, Ness, Nili
, and Sandoval-Hernandez, Diego
, “Creating New Correctional Programs and Services in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic,” CALASYS - CALA Academic Resources & Repository System, accessed April 16, 2026, https://ir.cala-web.org/items/show/1359.