THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF LIBRARIES FOR INMATES: ARMENIAN CASE STUDY

Abstract

This article examines the libraries and reading rooms in Armenian prisons, focusing on the impact of reading on inmates’ lives. It addresses issues such as library regulations, catalog compilation, book maintenance, librarian duties, and book replenishment, while exploring methods
to promote reading among prisoners. The study concludes that assessing the practical benefits of
reading for inmates is difficult due to a lack of incentives, supportive conditions, and programs that encourage a reading culture within the prison system.