Strategic plan for libraries in penitentiary centers in Bogotá: an approach from public library

Abstract

This article presents a diagnostic of libraries in the penitentiaries of Bogotá such as Women Penitentiary “El Buen Pastor”, Judicial Penitentiary of the District of Bogotá “La Modelo”, Central Penitentiary of Colombia “La Picota” and Distrital Penitentiary for Men and Women annexe. Based on the diagnostic study this paper proposes a strategic plan to implement library services and programs in order to improve re-socialization processes, life quality, identity reconstruction, space appropriation and dynamic roles within the society. This is an applied descriptive research, using the following data collection tools: observation, interviews to officials, surveys to inmates as real and potential users of libraries. Finally, some conclusions and recommendations are posed to initiate discussions and academic and State actions leading to solve this social problem