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Fighting Fake News.

Authors :
Banks, Marcus
Source :
American Libraries. Mar/Apr2017, Vol. 48 Issue 3/4, p18-21. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029769
Volume :
48
Issue :
3/4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Libraries
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
121535269