Index Literature Review - 3Methodology - 5Results - 6Summary - 8Works Cited/Works Used - 9Appendix: Survey Form - 11LITERATURE REVIEWIn this information behavior study, our team reviews the resources information, needs, and behaviors of the homeless. The literature search led us to many key resources. Important literature on our topic includes the daily information needs and information sources of homeless parents, homelessness and information needs and services, and economically poor information are poor? Does the digital divide impact homelessness and access to information? by Julie Hersberger, and The Impoverished LifeWorldof Outsiders and Framing Social Life in Theory and Research by ElfredaChatman. Key concepts in the literature show that a study must have a definition of homelessness and information poverty, address the daily information needs and services of homeless people, identify misconceptions about how homeless people view and use information, and discuss information behaviors and barriers for the homeless. Homelessness is a growing population in the United States. As the gap between rich and poor widens, more and more people find themselves overwhelmed and displaced without permanent residency, financial stability, or social networks, such as family, friends, and/or public assistance. Generally, homelessness in America is the result of unaffordable housing, family fragmentation, domestic violence, mental illness, health problems, addictions, unemployment, or a combination of many of these problems1 (Hersberger, 2001, p. 119). The research concluded that homeless “ people in their daily lives rate their information needs in... middle of paper ....... What kind of daily information are you interested in encountering here? 23. How useful is what you learn in this place1) No Applicable2) Not useful3) Somewhat useful4) Very useful5) Can't do without it24. Is the information you encounter mostly trivial or helpful in making big or important decisions?1) Trivial2) Big Decision3) Small Decision4) All5) Other1525.What would make it easier for you and others to share helpful information in this place?26. What are the disadvantages of getting information in this place?27.How important is this place as a means of getting help for information about everyday life?1) Very important2) Somewhat important3) Not very important4) Not important28. What is your next best place to get information?29. Is there anything you would like to add to what you just told me?30. Gender31. Age32. THANK YOU!