Getting out the truth: the role of libraries in the fight against fake news
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to inform library professionals on the issues, impact and methods of addressing misinformation in news.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper discusses the history, scope and impact of fake news and the tools available for correcting misinformation.
Findings
Fake news and misinformation are widespread and detrimental to democracy. A misinformed electorate undermines the political system.
Originality/value
The paper does not present original findings, but it presents many useful tools for library professionals to use as a means of promoting critical thinking.
Keywords
Citation
Batchelor, O. (2017), "Getting out the truth: the role of libraries in the fight against fake news", Reference Services Review, Vol. 45 No. 2, pp. 143-148. https://doi.org/10.1108/RSR-03-2017-0006
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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