Truth, “Truthiness” & “Post-Truth”: Media Literacy In A Disinformation Age

Truth, “Truthiness” & “Post-Truth”: Media Literacy In A Disinformation Age

Have you ever been fooled by a "news" story on Facebook or Twitter? Forwarded something you later learned was not true? Surprised by incredible medical claims? In this special virtual workshop, led by Ms. Lisa Shirley, you will learn how to spot misinformation in the media, sponsored content, opinion pieces, and biased reporting. Learn how to read critically and use resources on the web for fact-checking. Don't let misinformation or false advertising lead you astray!

This presentation is non-partisan, free, and open to all. Hosted on Zoom.

About The Presenter:

Ms. Lisa Shirley has a Master of Fine Arts in writing and poetry from Sarah Lawrence College and a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Arizona. She is a Reference Librarian at the Warner of Library of Tarrytown.

This program is co-sponsored by The Field Library of Peekskill, Warner Library of Tarrytown, and Putnam Valley Library. Register here: http://bit.ly/3xlLMi1.

* Please note that registration for this program will be handled by the Warner Library.