Celebrating the end of Global Media and Information Literacy Week, which coincidentally falls on Halloween, we thought it would be useful to tackle the scariest thing facing libraries… Misinformation! Join us for our ‘Fear of the Known‘ webinar.

On Thursday 31st October from 10-11am, get ready for some myth busting action as we delve down the rabbit hole that is conspiracy theories. Whilst they can often be dismissed as ridiculous and unbelievable, the fact is that with the rise of the internet, distrust in organisations & authorities and the most tangible political shifts in recent years, misinformation is spreading, giving clout to insidious conspiracies which may become harder to dismiss. However, who better to tackle this misinformation than the 3rd most trusted profession according to the Ipsos Trust; Librarians!

Using the UNESCO Addressing Conspiracy Theories: What Teachers Need to Know Guide, CILIPS Digital Assistant Leah Higgins will give a presentation about the place of library and information professionals in combating conspiracy theories, fake news, mis & disinformation.

The session will conclude with the chance for audience participants to reflect and engage with the discussion, as well as a mini workshop where we tackle our own example of a completely fake library conspiracy theory using what we’ve learned (it may or may not be cardigan related).

Don’t delay in joining us on the spookiest day of the year as we work together to share how we can tackle the everyday challenges which arise from the spread of conspiracy theories. Please register using the Eventbrite link above, to receive the joining link in advance. If you have any access requirements please don’t hesitate to contact the team at admin@cilips.org.uk, or include in your booking form.

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