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The article discusses the author's views about how American libraries can lead the effort to combat fake news as of 2017, and it mentions media literacy in the U.S., as well as the ways that librarians can assist library patrons in accessing accurate information. According to a 2016 research report, a majority of adults in the U.S. receive their news in real time from online social media websites and services. Journalists in America are also assessed.

Reports on a library program in Houston, Texas which will give library card-holding residents free access to email, word processing, spreadsheet software and document storage space. Positive reaction to the program; Technological facilities at the libraries; Cost effectiveness of the program.

The article reports on the reaction of the Dallas Homeless Neighborhood Association to the patron behavior policy implemented by the Dallas Public Library in Texas. James Waghorne, president of the neighborhood association, opposes the rule. Leslie Burger, president-elect of the American Library Association, supports the policy of the Dallas Public Library.