Activity Details
Title: Institution Book Purchase
Narrative: The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) utilizes the McNaughton Publishing Company purchasing plan in which 10 books per month are selected, processed and mailed directly from McNaughton to each of the 14 institutions. There are no funds allotted to the institutional libraries for recreational reading materials, so these books are the only recreational library materials offenders have available for entertainment and information. There is a great value in reading, an opportunity to daydream, to imagine, to learn; the value of reading helps create worthwhile citizens, especially as these citizens have already found themselves in this difficult place. Reading provides escape, empathy, and hope!
This year ODL was able to provide a 1-time special order for all of the institutions. The lead officer sent 49 books to each institution giving a giant boost to their libraries. So, she was able to provide some non-fiction, biographies, and a few great books that cost more than the allotted 28.00.
Responses include:
“I am astonished and very thankful for the 49 books we received here for our Leisure Library. Inmates love reading these current reads!”
“Thank you ever so much.”
Correctional Teacher II Mack Alford Correctional Center Oklahoma Department of Corrections:
“Thanks again for send JHCC these books. I know that the inmates will enjoy reading these new titles. This is a great selection of books.”
Joseph Harp Correctional Center: “That was a great shipment! Thank you!!”
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
Activity: Content
Mode: Other
Format: Physical
Other: Delivery of materials for the collection
Quantity
Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No
Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No
Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Urban
Suburban
Rural
For what age groups: 18-25 years
26-49 years
50-59 years
60-69 years
70+ years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: Yes
Is the activity category not already captured: Yes: Prison Inmates
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: BILL JOHNSON CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Address: 1856 E. FLYNN ST.
City: ALVA
State: OK
Zip: 73717
Name: DICK CONNER CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Address: 129 CONNER RD
City: HOMINY
State: OK
Zip: 74035
Name: EDDIE WARRIOR CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Address: 400 N. OAK ST.
City: TAFT
State: OK
Zip: 74525
Name: HOWARD MCLEOD CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Address: 1970 E. WHIPPOORWILL LN.
City: ATOKA
State: OK
Zip: 74525
Name: JACKIE BRANNON CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Address: 900 N. WEST ST.
City: MCALESTER
State: OK
Zip: 74502
Name: JAMES CRABTREE CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Address: 216 N. MURRAY
City: HELENA
State: OK
Zip: 73741
Name: JIM E. HAMILTON CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Address: 53468 MINERAL SPRINGS RD.
City: HODGEN
State: OK
Zip: 74939
Name: JOHN LILLEY CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Address: ROUTE 1, 105150 N. 3670 RD.
City: BOLEY
State: OK
Zip: 74829
Name: JOSEPH HARP CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Address: HWY. 39 E.
City: LEXINGTON
State: OK
Zip: 73051
Name: LEXINGTON ASSESSMENT & RECEPTION CENTER
Address: HWY 39 N.
City: LEXINGTON
State: OK
Zip: 73051
Name: MACK ALFORD CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Address: HIGHWAY 69 N.
City: STRINGTOWN
State: OK
Zip: 74569
Name: NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Address: 442586 E. 250 RD.
City: VINITA
State: OK
Zip: 74301
Name: OKLAHOMA STATE REFORMATORY
Address: 1700 E. 1ST ST.
City: GRANITE
State: OK
Zip: 73547
Name: WILLIAM S. KEY CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Address: ONE WILLIAM S. KEY BLVD.
City: FORT SUPPLY
State: OK
Zip: 73841
