Information Literacy and Libraries in the Age of Fake News

• Other Authors: Agosto, Denise E. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Santa Barbara, California Libraries Unlimited 2018
• Subjects: Information literacy; Information literacy > Study and teaching > United States; Media literacy
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 Going beyond the fake news problem, this book tackles the broader issue of teaching library users of all types how to become more critical consumers and sharers of information. As a public, school, or academic librarian or educator, you can help library users to become more conscious and responsible consumers of information. As you read, you'll gain a better understanding and appreciation of the core concepts involved in promoting critical information literacy, such as information ethics, media literacy, and civic education. You'll also learn the history of fake news and come away with practical ideas in mind for strategies to apply in your library.