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Abstract
This study examines the settlement experiences and information practices of recently-arrived Afghan immigrant and refugee youth in Toronto. As part of this ethnographic study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven Afghan youth between the ages of 18 and 28 who had lived in Canada for less than 10 years. Cette etude examine l’experience d’emmenagement et les pratiques informationnelles de jeunes immigrants et refugies afghans nouvellement etablis a Toronto. Dans le cadre de cette etude ethnographique, des entrevues semi-structurees ont ete effectuees aupres de sept jeunes afghans de 18 a 28 ans, etablis au Canada depuis moins de 10 ans. ***Student to CAIS/ACSI Award Winner*** ***Full paper in the Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science ***
期刊介绍:
The Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science is recognized internationally for its authoritative bilingual contributions to the field of information science. Established in 1976, the journal is dedicated to the publication of research findings, both in full-length and in brief format; reviews of books; software and technology; and letters to the editor. The editorial policy of the journal is to continue the advancement of information and library science in both English and French Canada by serving as a forum for discussion of theory and research. The journal is concerned with research findings, understanding the issues in the field, and understanding the history, economics, technology, and human behaviour of information library systems and services.