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| Newsletter Discount Fighting Fake News Dear Reader, Claims of “fake news” have vaulted once-dry information literacy into the spotlight. Libraries are one of the few institutions that most Americans still trust. In polarized times, they can serve as nonpartisan, non-judgmental sources of accurate information—and, just as important, help users learn to evaluate the information they encounter every day. You may have noticed mentions of our upcoming Fighting Fake News online course. Beginning on June 6, it will provide effective tools and tactics to enable your patrons to critically assess sources, facts, and context. By the end of the 3-week course, participants will learn How to understand and communicate the importance of media literacy What tools are available to be able to vet news for patrons and students How to communicate clearly to patrons and students what fake news is, why it is in their best interest to be media literate, and how they can investigate on their own How to help patrons and students to confront their own biases and blindspots How to understand and communicate the role social media plays in propagating fake news How to give students and patrons the sense that they have control over their information flow, that they are not helpless As a subscriber to our newsletter, your readership is greatly appreciated. So, I am pleased to offer you an exclusive newsletter discount of 25% off our standard rate for the course. Simply enter the promotional code “AN25” to receive your discount as you register. For more information about the course, please visit the Fighting Fake News website where you can download the agenda and watch a preview of the course . Thanks for reading Academic Newswire!
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