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What is homelessness? ,[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],*http://www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets Homelessness  by the numbers
Homelessness  by the numbers Sheltered homeless population:  42% African-American 38 % white 20%Hispanic 4 % Native American 2 % Asian  Families with children are among the fastest growing segments of the homeless population In 2003, children under the age of 18 accounted for 39% of the homeless population; 42% of these children were under the age of five 40% of homeless men have served in the armed forces (compared to 34% of the general adult population) The average age of homeless parents is 27-29 years old Almost 2/3 have completed high school or equivalent Persons with severe mental illness represent about 26% of all sheltered homeless persons .  Compared to the homeless of the past, today's homeless are:  Younger Have more formal education Include more females  Include more families (fastest growing population)
What’s causing homelessness? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Dr. Julie Hersberger ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
In her studies on homeless parents, Hersberger identified nine primary  Areas of Information Need  in everyday life: Social/Personal Information Needs of Homeless Families ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],Hersberger offers six questions that underpin her research on homelessness and social networks.  Social Capital, Networking, and Everyday Needs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],Social Capital, Networking, and Everyday Needs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Social Capital, Networking, and Everyday Needs
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Social Capital, Networking, and Everyday Needs
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Chatman’s  Theory of Information Poverty  established four key concepts:  secrecy, deception, risk-taking, and situational relevance , all of which may be used as self-protective behaviors in information-seeking.  She offered six resulting propositions, through which Hersberger examined the homeless individuals in her study.  Homelessness and Chatman’s Theories
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Homelessness and Chatman’s Theories
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Homelessness and Chatman’s Theories  In Chatham’s theory on  Insiders vs. Outsiders , “Insiders” neglect to accept sources of information not created by themselves or those close to them (“Outsiders”), thus reinforcing information poverty.  Chatman’s theory of  Life in the Round  posits that in a small world, members decide what is important and which sources can be trusted, and they will not cross the information of their world unless the need is critical.
The Homeless and Information Professionals ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Social Media Initiatives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Social Media Initiatives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Other Online Initiatives www.ibiblio.org/rcip/abouthomelessinfo.html Website offering a myriad of information resources for homeless person, homeless advocates and librarians.
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Libraries and the Homeless … two success stories…. Michael Brennan
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Libraries and the Homeless ...two success stories... Johnny Jay Johnson

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