Fake News and Alternative Facts: Information Literacy in a Post-Truth Era (ALA Special Report)

Talk of so-called fake news, what it is and what it isnt, is front and center across the media landscape, with new calls for the public to acquire appropriate research and evaluation skills and become more information savvy. But none of this is new for librarians and information professionals, particularly for those who teach information literacy. Cooke believes that the current situation represents a golden opportunity for librarians to impart these important skills to patrons, regardless of their age or experience. In this Special Report, she demonstrates how.