It’s happening all around the country. Librarians are teaching patrons and students how to detect “fake news”.
In Seattle WA: From King5 News.
In Kenosha WI: From Kenosha WI News
At Fordham U, NY: Fordham University Libraries
In LaSalle, IL: La Salle Public Library
Do you know of other libraries informing their patrons how to spot “fake news”? Let us know in the comments.
University of Toronto Libraries Fake News Guide
Two librarians at the University of Toronto developed a quick guide to spotting fake news and finding credible news sources in November which has received media coverage:
University Affairs Magazine: http://www.universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/u-t-library-posts-guide-spotting-fake-news/
Metro Toronto newspaper: http://www.metronews.ca/news/toronto/2016/11/30/-uoft-librarians-develop-guide-to-help-you-spot-fake-news–.html
Breakfast Television (Toronto): http://www.bttoronto.ca/videos/how-to-spot-fake-news/
Hennepin County Library Fake News event
Last month, Hennepin County Library had a Facebook event, “Fake News:” What is It? How Do I Identify It? http://bit.ly/2pimJgf