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Is that true? Verifying claims online

Navigating mis & disinformation online 4
2026-11-23 10:00:00 2026-11-23 11:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Is that true? Verifying claims online Have you ever encountered a public figure or news story claiming something that you werenâ??t sure about? Learn how you can fact check these claims. Newcomb Library - Newcomb Meeting Room

Monday, November 23
10:00am - 11:00am

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Newcomb Library

Newcomb Meeting Room

Have you ever encountered a public figure or news story claiming something that you werenâ??t sure about? Learn how you can fact check these claims.

Sometimes a statement from a public figure or organisation doesn’t sound quite right. In this introductory session we’ll learn the skills and techniques to discover the facts and assess the claim ourselves.

This is the fourth in a series of workshops; the first is Is This Fake News? Knowing Your Sources Online, the second is Can I Trust It? Assessing Websites and the third is Is That Real? AI Images and Deepfakes.

These may be attended separately or together.

What to expect:

  • This is an educational program that includes a presentation, individual and group activities.
  • You will learn about checking if a statement or claim can be checked, and how we can investigate to see if it is true or false.
  • It is facilitated by a library staff member and has a maximum of 6 participants.
     

Bookings:

Bookings are essential to save your place in the program. Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend.


 
Further information:

If you have any questions about this program or require assistance to book, please contact the library on the details below.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Presentations | Jobs & Life Skills | Computers & Digital Skills |

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Newcomb Library is a popular community gathering space and is situated within a busy shopping precinct. The branch features a range of services and facilities including public access PCs, free WiFi, zones for reading, study and working, and a large meeting room available for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and events and lifelong learning programs for adults are run throughout the year. 

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