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The Forgotten Ones

The Forgotten Ones. Information Literacy and Homeless Youth in Portland: A Research Proposal. LI810XO Summer 2012 Cheryl Bemiss Mike Henderson Brianna Hoffman Haley Songchild. Background of Research. Overview of Research Topic. Who are Homeless Youth?

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The Forgotten Ones

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  1. The Forgotten Ones InformationLiteracy and Homeless Youth in Portland: A Research Proposal LI810XO Summer 2012 Cheryl Bemiss Mike Henderson Brianna Hoffman Haley Songchild

  2. Background of Research Overview of Research Topic • Who are Homeless Youth? • “Individuals no more than 21 years of age for whom it is not possible to live in a safe environment with a relative or legal guardian, who has no other safe alternative living arrangement,” (Jackson, 2011, p.5) • Where Are They? • Highly Fluid and Mobile Population • Difficult to Assign Precise Numbers • Estimates 1,500-2,000 (Outside In, 2011) to as high as 3,000 (Janus Youth Programs, 2012)

  3. Background of Research Overview of Research Topic • What are their Information Needs? • Survival Skills • Health Issues • Communication • Entertainment/Distraction • Karabanow & Naylor (2010) n=20, • 40% Primary use of Internet - playing games

  4. Background of Research What Has Already Been Done? • Higher Level Needs

  5. Background of Research What Has Already Been Done? • Woelfer& Hendry, University of Washington, The Information School • “New Tech for Youth Sessions” Program • Four Week Class for Homeless Youth aged 13-25 • Eight Classes Total – Including • Creating a Resume • Web Searching • Managing an Online Identity • Ancillary Benefits • Developing Trusting Relationship with Adult Staff

  6. Background of Research What REMAINS to be Done? • Homeless Youth and LIBRARIES • Losing the “Problem Patrons” Moniker • Achieving a Contextual Understanding

  7. Background of Research Theoretical Basis Behind Our Research Topic • The Unique Position of Libraries • How can Libraries Improve Staff Attitudes Toward Homeless Youth? • What Kinds of Partnerships with Outside Agencies can be Forged? • What Type and Structure of Information Literacy Programming Produces the Best Results for this Population? • Determinations Could Yield Significant Positive Results

  8. Research Aim & Questions

  9. Research Aim and Questions • Is information literacy a necessary component young people must achieve before obtaining a permanent residence? • What are the most common information needs of homeless youth and in what ways do they use this information? • How can library environments and library staff attitudes be changed to better serve homeless youth? • What kinds of information literacy programming should shelters and service centers be providing to homeless youth?

  10. Methodological Considerations • Philosophical Assumptions • Sampling • Data Collection Methods & Analysis Procedures • Ethical Considerations • Limitations of the Research

  11. Methodological Considerations Philosophical Assumptions A Qualitative Study Interpretivism Understanding Behavior Constructionism “Social Actors” Homeless youth in our study will not be treated as numbers, but as individuals with rich narratives to explore.

  12. Methodological Considerations Sampling How do you Sample a Shadowy, Transient Population?

  13. Methodological Considerations Sampling We know a couple downtown hangouts & some teen shelters/day centers Scads of limitations - non-probability sampling Snowball method- Becker (1963) study on “deviants”- marijuana users Approaching youth at O'Bryant Square & Pioneer Courthouse Square n = 50. Pilot study = 10. Flyer in Service Centers

  14. Methodological Considerations Flyer Advertisement in Service Centers • Sampling • Flyer Advertisement • Outside In • New Avenues for Youth • Janus Youth Programs • Multi-lingual • English/Spanish

  15. Methodological Considerations Data Collection Methods & Analysis Procedures The Semi-Structured Interview One on One Interview Schedule Audio Records

  16. Methodological Considerations Ethical Considerations Harm to Participants Confidentiality Data Storage Informed Consent Participants Over 18 Participants Under 18

  17. Methodological Considerations Limitations of the Research Transferability Thick Description Credibility Respondent Validation Confirmability Dependability

  18. Significance of the Research

  19. Significance of the Research • For Researchers: focus attention on this underserved, under-investigated population. Springboard for additional research • For Librarians: staff attitudes, programming (classes, scheduling), targeting, outreach, coordinate with social service agencies • For Social service agencies: partner with libraries - referrals, in-house programming, share info & findings • For Youth: Better match of programming to what's needed. More respect in libraries. Learning lifelong info literacy skills • For Society: reduction of human suffering, better use of public funds, creating responsible citizens

  20. Concluding Remarks Organization Adobe Connect Google Docs Strengths and Weaknesses Work Division Team Member Roles Knowing Our Path

  21. “A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members.” - attributed to Mahatma Gandhi

  22. References Bryman, A. (2012). Social Research Methods (4th ed.). New York: Oxford University Press. Becker, H. S. (1963). Outsiders: Studies in the sociology of deviance. New York: Free Press. Jackson, K. (2011). Toolkit for meeting the educational needs of runaway and homeless youth. Washington, D.C.: National Network for Youth. Retrieved from http://www.nn4youth.org/main/pdf/TOOLKIT.2.pdf Janus Youth Programs (2012). Retrieved from http://www.janusyouth.org/what-we-do/homeless-youth-services.php Karabanow, J. & Naylor, T. (2010). “Being hooked up”: Exploring the experiences of street youth and information technologies. In E. Looker & T. Naylor (Eds.), Digital diversity: Youth, equity, and information technology (pp. 161-178). Retrieved from http://pathprogram.samhsa.gov/ResourceFiles/infotech.pdf Outside In (2011). 2010-2011 Annual Report. Retrieved from http://www.outsidein.org/docs/Outside%20In%20Annual%20Report.pdf Hendry, D. G., Woelfer, J. P., Harper, R., Bauer, T., Fitzer, B., & Champagne, M. (2011). How to integrate digital media into a drop-in for homeless young people for deepening relationships between youth and adults. Children and Youth Services Review, 33(5), 774-782. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2010.11.024

  23. Images Borgerding, T. (2012, May 11). State increases efforts to fight youth homelessness. WOSU News. Retrieved from http://beta.wosu.org/ Dinner & a Movie (2012). About us. Retrieved from http://www.dinnerandamoviepdx.com/about-us/ EIFL- Electronic Information for Libraries (2012, February 29). Good advocacy comes from the heart. Retrieved from http://www.eifl.net/ Friedman, T. (2012, June 1). Ashland street tramps brace for latest crackdown. The Berkeley Daily Planet. Retrieved from http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com Healing the abused. CA Homeless Youth Project Blog (2012, May 31). Retrieved from http://www.cahomelessyouth.tumblr.com/ Homeless youth pushed out during games. CBC News (2011, February 13). Retrieved from http://www.cbc.ca/community Koenig, S. (2012, March 13). Portland teen homeless shelter gets national attention. Maine Sun Journal. Retrieved from www.sunjournal.com Konstsntarus, J. (2011, November 1). City plans new youth shelter. Chicago News Co-op. Retrieved from www.chicagonewscoop.org Lundebrek, M. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.mnartists.org/work.do?rid=275799

  24. Making library home creates conflict for homeless youth. The Oregonian (2011, June 25). Retrieved from http://www.photos.oregonlive.com/ Noble. C. (n.d.). Queer homeless youth. Retrieved from http://s570.photobucket.com/albums/ss142/chloenoble/Queer%20Homeless%20Youth/ Renna, C. (2011, October 23). LGBT rally for homeless youth. Gothamist. Retrieved from http://www.gothamist.com Steagull, L. (2010, November 4). Coffee Oasis secures grants for homeless youth in Bremerton. The Kitsap Sun. Retrieved fromwww.kitsapsun.com Stone, Z. (2011, November 21). Pledge drive gone wild. Good News. Retrieved from http://www.good.is/ Waldroupe, A. (2010, May 12). Groups converge in advance of summer’s street youth activity. Street Roots. Retrieved from streetroots.wordpress.com/

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