Structural Perspectives: Mitigating Information Poverty among Afro-Caribbean Immigrant Populations in the Queens Public Library System

Author

Richelle L. Frederick, The Graduate Center, City University of New YorkFollow

Date of Degree

9-2023

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

M.A.

Program

International Migration Studies

Advisor

John H. Mollenkopf

Subject Categories

Migration Studies | Race and Ethnicity

Keywords

Afro-Caribbean, integration, immigration, invisible immigrants, New York City, Queens Borough

Abstract

From cultural and structural standpoints, this culminating project presents a detailed literature analysis concerning information poverty, along with the required steps to mitigate this occurrence as immigrants settle into their new societies. Centralizing Afro-Caribbean populations in Queens, New York, this study investigates the methods employed by the Queens Borough Public Library system and its community collaborators to address the issue of unequal access to information, using the connectivity, content, human, and justice approaches. Additionally, the research assesses the range of library services the system provides, encompassing diverse educational initiatives and opportunities for civic involvement, all aimed at fostering a more equitable society.

Recommended Citation

Frederick, Richelle L., "Structural Perspectives: Mitigating Information Poverty among Afro-Caribbean Immigrant Populations in the Queens Public Library System" (2023). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/5568