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Finding Their Way, Christina Miskey, Amanada Nida, Janelle Youngblood
Finding Their Way, Christina Miskey, Amanada Nida, Janelle Youngblood
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Last year, three MLIS students from the University of Washington partnered with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and helped to identify an information need for new refugees. Although local city information for refugees is freely available online, this delivery method is not beneficial to individuals with limited English language proficiency or low digital literacy. To bridge this gap, we created a resource guide for refugees located in Southern Nevada, which can be adapted by libraries and resettlement organizations across the country.
Finding Their Way: An Information Resource Guide For New Refugees In Southern Nevada, Christina Miskey, Amanda Nida, Janelle Youngblood
Finding Their Way: An Information Resource Guide For New Refugees In Southern Nevada, Christina Miskey, Amanda Nida, Janelle Youngblood
Library Faculty Presentations
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (CCSN) is a nonprofit social
services provider that serves individuals and families in need in the Las
Vegas area, including over 3,000 refugees each year. Last year, three MLIS
students from the University of Washington reached out to this organization
and helped to identify an information need for new refugees. Although local
city information for refugees is freely available online, this delivery
method is not beneficial to individuals with limited English language
proficiency or low digital literacy. In partnership with CCSN, we created a
physical informational resource guide for refugees located in Southern
Nevada, which …