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Friday, March 2 • 3:15pm - 4:45pm
The Great News Fake-Off: Fighting Fake News and Misinformation in the Library

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Community Notes

The current era of misinformation poses a number of complex challenges that require equally complex and interdisciplinary responses where librarians can play a key role. We will discuss the current misinformation crisis, explore the role librarians play in combating misinformation, and work together to unpack and further develop a news and digital literacy curriculum.
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Jessica Szempruch (she/her)

Interim Director and Instructor Librarian, University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee
Jessica Szempruch is a faculty librarian at the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee. Her research and professional interests stem from her passionate belief in the essential roles academic librarians can play in fostering student/community growth and success, enhancing engagement... Read More →

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Sarah Morris

Co-Director, Nucleus Learning Network
Hello! I'm a librarian and non-profit director with a strong interest in digital and media literacy education. My current work focuses largely on developing curriculum to tackle misinformation and youth civic engagement issues.

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Friday March 2, 2018 3:15pm - 4:45pm EST
Leconte Holiday Inn Downtown, 525 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
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