Refugee youth are faced with complex information needs that require them to identify and map the everyday spaces that can contribute to their learning outside the formal schooling system. The use of everyday spaces by refugee youth aged 16-25 was investigated using photovoice and interview data collection methods. The findings of the study suggest that the information needs of this cohort arise from the desire to connect with a new community, to learn new social rules, while at the same time supporting the information needs of other family members and dealing with the social challenges that arise from cultural expectations. These challenges require them to connect with a wide range of everyday spaces to support their learning needs.
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