Misinformation has been around since the times of Ancient Egypt. It’s not new, but evolving technology has increased its spread exponentially. Similar to infectious diseases, we are all potential vectors in the spread of misinformation.

Inoculate yourself to misinformation by participating in this introduction to identifying and fighting misinformation! During this webinar, participants will review the modern misinformation landscape, learn about and utilize fact checking tools, and pave a path to becoming a better digital citizen.

Learning Outcomes
– Understand the landscape of misinformation today.
– Identify and utilize tools to assist in the identification of misinformation and disinformation.

Presenter: Miranda Stefano is a librarian, technologist, and bibliophile. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland iSchool and RIT School of Print Media. She enjoys sharing knowledge with others and is always looking for new opportunities to do so. Her passions are information literacy, primary sources, technology, and sign language.

Free to RRLC & ESLN Members. This webinar will be held on Zoom Webinar; registration is required.

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for one hour and 30 minutes of CE credit.

Please note that this webinar will not be recorded. Live transcription will be available.

We are committed to offering inclusive, diverse, and equitable services to all of our members. To request specific accommodations, including sign language interpretation, please contact rrlc@rrlc.org at least five business days ahead of the program you’d like accommodations for.

If you have any questions, please contact Tina Broomfield at cbroomfield@rrlc.org.

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