iSchool Capstone

Finding their way: an information guide for new refugees in Southern Nevada

Project tags:

information behavior & user research

information literacy

information policy & ethics

Project poster

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. Although information for refugees is freely available online, this information is not beneficial to individuals with limited English language proficiency or digital literacy. In partnership with CCSN, we created a physical informational resource guide for refugees located in Southern Nevada, which can be updated and translated by resettlement organizations across the country.

Project participants:

Christina Miskey

MLIS

Amanda Nida

MLIS

Janelle Youngblood

MLIS