Analiza bibliotečkih usluga u tretmanu ovisnosti: Studija iz terapijskih zajednica, centara za rehabilitaciju i zavoda za bolesti ovisnosti u Bosni i Hercegovini / Analysis of Library Services in Addiction Treatment: A Study from Therapeutic Communities, Rehabilitation Centres and Addiction Treatment Centres in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract

This research aims to examine the availability and organisation of library services in therapeutic communities and addiction treatment centres in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A quantitative method was used to collect data through a questionnaire conducted in several institutions. The obtained data was analysed using descriptive statistical methods. The results show that four out of seven institutions have a library, none of which has a formally regulated operation or employs professional library staff. The library funds mainly contain religious, spiritual and literary publications, most frequently supplemented through donations. The use of libraries by residents is limited, records of use are rarely kept, while cooperation with the city libraries does not exist. Only three institutions implement bibliotherapy as part of their work program. The research indicates a low level of development and institutional support for library services in these institutions, but also their potential in the rehabilitation of addicts. The obtained results can serve as a basis for improving these services through staff empowerment, better equipment and inter-institutional cooperation.