Description
Book SynopsisThe issue of fake news has become very prominent in recent months. Its power to mislead and misinform has been made evident around the world. This issue of
Library Technology Reports explores fake news - its history, how it is shared, the technology that has enhanced its reach, the technology that can help combat it, and the practical steps we can take to discern fact from fiction.
Trade ReviewJoanna M. Burkhardt is Full Professor/Librarian at the University of Rhode Island Libraries. She is Director of the branch libraries in Providence and Narragansett and the URI Libraries Collection Development Manager. She earned an MA in anthropology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an MLS from the University of Rhode Island. She has taught information literacy to both students and teachers since 1999. She has given workshops, presentations, podcasts, keynote addresses, and panel discussions about information literacy. She is coauthor or author of four books about information literacy. She addressed the topic of fake news at the ALA Annual Conference in 2017 and designed a poster and bookmark on that topic for ALA Graphics.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: A History of Fake News
- Chapter 2: How Fake News Spreads
- Chapter 3: Can Technology Save Us?
- Chapter 4: Can We Save Ourselves?
- Chapter 5: How Can We Help Our Students?
