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Human Crossroads: Perspectives and Civic Engagement on Youth Issues
(Image of Peggy Dembicer's Affirmative Actions. Flickr image may be shared through Creative Commons license.)
Check out the tabs, and ask Sue, Derek, Patrick or Amanda if you need help.
SEARCH SKILLS
Think First, Search Second
Good research is the result of good thinking.
Brainstorm a list of keywords and phrases relevant to your topic, and include synonyms. This is an essential step you should never skip. Think about synonyms for your keywords and phrases.
Use quotation marks to search for exact phrases.
Start with a general search, and narrow it down as you look through your results.
Databases
Remember that most of the databases require a login and password. Click the Logins & Passwords box at left!
Online News Sources
How-To Videos
Helpful Web-Based Sources
(We are updating this page as we learn about the topics you're researching.) NOTE: Some of these links are to other libraries' excellent guides about your topics.
Houselessness
National Network for Youth
Nonprofit dedicated to providing resources and educating about youth homelessness.
Portland State University
LibGuide on homelessness research with lots of great information and links.
Affordable Housing
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD provides links and information about housing in Oregon and around the country.
National Low Income Housing Coalition
A non-profit organization dedicated to ending America's affordable housing crisis.
Student Loan Forgiveness
Federal Student Aid
A guide from the US Dept of Education about loan forgiveness.
TikTok Ban
Politico
Brief explanation of the Bill, where it's going and the viewpoints from different sides of the debate.
AP News
Information, context, and perspectives on the current Senate Bill.
AI Regulation
White House
Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights in the United States.
EU AI Act
Description of the European Parliaments' effort at the worlds first comprehensive AI Law.
Phones in Schools
Education Week
Article on the impact of phone use on students' stress and anxiety levels.
AP News
More information on schools' moves to ban cell phones during the school day.
Book/Curriculum/Library Bans
American Library Association Banned & Challenged Books page
The premier professional association for librarians posts significant data and information about banned and challenged books.
American Library Association Banned Books FAQ
Helpful context from a well-regarded librarians' professional association to understand what's going on with book challenges and bans.
Energy/Water Consumption and AI
Lincoln Library at MIT
Article on the impact of AI on energy consumption.
Voting Age Regulations/Lowering the Voting Age
New York Times
Here's one of many articles on the impact of lowering the voting age to 16 in the US.
The Hill
Article advocating for lowering the voting age in the US.
Local & Regional Government Websites
Start here to search by topic to find the right office and person to contact with your inquiry.
City of Beaverton
Start here to search for the right office and person to contact. Check out the "How Do I?" dropdown menu for direct links.
City of Tigard
Start here to search for the right office and person to contact. Notice the "Your Government" dropdown menu.
City of Tualatin
Start here to search for the right office and person to contact. Check out the "How Do I" and "Your Government" dropdown menus.
Metro
This is a regional agency that handles housing, transportation, and lots of other services. Click on the "About Metro" tab, and also try "Tools and Services."
Contacting Your Senators
This link is from the Oregon Blue Book. Notice that Senators have local offices. They're the best offices to contact for local concerns.
Contacting Your Representatives
This link is also from the Oregon Blue Book. Representatives also have local offices, and those are the offices to contact.
