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Purpose–The purpose of the research reported in this article is to understand how refugees
learn to engage with a complex, multimodal information landscape and how their …

This paper reviews information practices used by transnational migrants to become familiar
with new urban surroundings. Drawing on interviews with 26 participants, all of whom had …

In today's world we rely heavily on the media for knowledge and information about people,
cultures, and actions around the globe. 1 However, most often we fail to acknowledge the …

In this article, we examine the selfie-taking and sharing practices of Muslim pilgrims in
Mecca, Saudi Arabia. We introduce the concept of the “holy selfie”(a selfie taken during …

The purpose of this paper is to examine the multifaceted information disadvantages facing
the so‐called information poor in today's society. It has two specific objectives: to identify …

Abstract Information researchers can further social justice and social equity to meet the
needs of minority and underserved populations experiencing intersecting modes of cultural …

Ramadan is an important and blessed month for Muslims around the world. It is both a time
of spiritual contemplation as well as an opportunity for reinvigorating communal bonds. The …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the life stories of migrant workers in Israel
by analyzing different aspects of the information behavior that emerged from their narratives …

Immigrants are among the populations in modern society that libraries are striving to serve.
This study aims to develop a framework on immigrants, their information needs, and library …