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SUMMARY:News Access and Media Literacy in Public Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Public libraries are playing an increasingly important role in helping communities navigate today’s complex information landscape. From supporting access to trustworthy news sources to helping patrons build critical media literacy skills\, library workers are meeting growing needs amid rapidly changing technologies\, formats\, and user behaviors. \nJoin the Public Library Association (PLA) and PressReader for a webinar exploring key findings from the new report\, News Access and Media Literacy in Public Libraries. Based on survey responses from more than 900 library workers\, the report examines how public libraries are supporting news access and media literacy\, the challenges they face\, and where future investment may have the greatest impact. \nDuring this webinar\, we’ll discuss: \nKey trends in how patrons access and engage with news and information\nCommon barriers to digital news access and media literacy support\nThe evolving role of library staff in helping patrons evaluate information\nPractical strategies and opportunities for strengthening services in your library\nWhether you are developing formal media literacy programming or supporting patrons through everyday interactions\, this session will offer data\, insights\, and practical takeaways to help inform your work. \nWho Should Attend\nPublic library staff\, administrators\, educators\, and anyone interested in media literacy\, digital access\, and community information services.
URL:https://namle.org/event/news-access-and-media-literacy-in-public-libraries/
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SUMMARY:Mis/Disinformation\, AI-Generated Content & Media Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nEquip yourself with the critical thinking skills\, the practical and analytical tools needed to navigate a rapidly evolving online space. \nMis/Disinformation\, AI-Generated Content and Media Literacy \nIn an era of rapidly evolving media and AI-generated content\, the ability to critically evaluate information has never been more important\, or more challenging. Misinformation (false content spread without intent to deceive) and disinformation (false content spread deliberately to mislead) are not new phenomena\, but the speed\, scale\, and sophistication with which they now travel has fundamentally changed the information landscape. From fabricated news articles and manipulated images to AI-generated audio and deepfake video\, the tools for creating convincing false content are now widely accessible\, and the consequences for communities\, public health\, elections\, and democratic discourse are increasingly serious. \nThis session explores how misinformation and disinformation spread\, through social media algorithms\, messaging apps\, influencer networks\, and traditional media\, and how artificial intelligence is being used both to generate harmful content at scale. Participants examine real-world examples from the UK context\, including health misinformation\, election interference\, and the role of AI-generated content in amplifying hate and inciting violence. \nThe session is built around practical skill development. Participants leave with concrete media literacy tools: how to evaluate sources critically\, identify manipulated or synthetic content\, understand the psychology of why misinformation spreads and why people believe it\, and how to respond\, including how to challenge false narratives without inadvertently amplifying them. For professionals in public-facing roles\, this is increasingly an essential competency. \nObjectives \nThis workshop aims to equip participants with a grounded understanding of how misinformation and disinformation operate in the current media environment\, and the specific role AI-generated content plays in shaping public narratives. Participants develop practical media literacy skills they can apply in their professional roles and personal lives\, and build confidence to respond effectively when they encounter false or harmful information. \nLearners will \nUnderstand the distinction between misinformation\, disinformation\, and malinformation\, and why the difference matters\nRecognise the specific harms caused by health misinformation\, electoral misinformation\, and AI-generated content targeting marginalised communities\nRecognise how false and misleading content spreads through social media platforms\, algorithms\, and online communities\nUnderstand how AI tools\, including large language models\, image generators\, and voice cloning\, are being used to create synthetic or manipulated content\nDevelop practical skills for evaluating sources\, fact-checking claims\, and identifying manipulated or AI-generated media\nUnderstand the psychological and social factors that make people susceptible to misinformation\, including confirmation bias\, emotional triggers\, and social identity\nKnow how to respond to misinformation appropriately\, challenging it without amplifying it\, in professional and community settings\nUnderstand the legal and regulatory landscape around online misinformation in the UK\, including the Online Safety Act\nCourse audience \nThis workshop is designed for professionals working in public-facing\, communications\, education\, or community-facing roles who need to navigate and respond to misleading content. It is particularly relevant for educators\, safeguarding leads\, public health professionals\, communications officers\, community workers\, journalists\, and anyone operating in an environment where misinformation poses a professional risk or community harm. \nDuration \n1.5 hour \nDelivery Approach \nFacilitated workshop combining presentation\, case study analysis\, group discussion\, and hands-on practical exercises. Participants are encouraged to bring examples they have encountered in their own professional or personal contexts. No prior technical knowledge is required. \nPlatform \nThe webinar will take place on Microsoft Teams. \nThe Microsoft Teams link for the webinar will be sent to the email that registered the spaces.
URL:https://namle.org/event/mis-disinformation-ai-generated-content-media-literacy/
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