Fake News and Alternative Facts [electronic resource] : Information Literacy in a Post-Truth Era
Nicole A. Cooke2018
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Talk of so-called fake news, what it is and what it isn't, is front and center
across the media landscape, with new calls for the public to acquire appropriate
research and evaluation skills and become more information savvy. But none of
this is new for librarians and information professionals, particularly for those
who teach information literacy. Cooke, a Library Journal Mover & Shaker,
believes that the current situation represents a golden opportunity for
librarians to impart these important skills to patrons, regardless of their age
or experience. In this Special Report, she demonstrates how. Readers will learn
more about the rise of fake news, particularly those information behaviors that
have perpetuated its spread; discover techniques to identify fake news,
especially online; and explore methods to help library patrons of all ages think
critically about information, teaching them ways to separate fact from fiction.
Information literacy is a key skill for all news co...
Main title:
Author:
Nicole A. Cooke, Author
Imprint:
United States : ALA Editions, 2018
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (56 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780838917503
Language:
English
BRN:
433485
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |