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Is this fake news? Knowing your sources online
Navigating mis & disinformation online 1
Monday, November 09
10:00am - 11:00am
Leopold Library
Leopold Meeting RoomTest your knowledge and skills as we discover how you can identify reliable information sources online.
In our current world of ‘fake news’ and misinformation, how can we find factual and reliable information online? This session will teach you how to assess online information sources quickly and efficiently.
This is the first of a series of four workshops; it is followed by Can I Trust It? Assessing Websites, then Is That Real? AI Images and Deepfakes and lastly, Is that True? Verifying Claims Online. 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 misinformation and disinformation online, some strategies to spot this unreliable information and practise how to use these strategies.
- It is facilitated by a library staff member and has a maximum of 6 participants.
Bookings:â?¯
Bookings are essential to save your place in the program. Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend. Bookings close one hour prior to the session.
Further information:â?¯
If you have any questions about this program or requireâ?¯assistanceâ?¯to book, please contact the library on the details below.â?¯
Leopold Library
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Leopold Library
| Mon, Oct 12 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 9:00AM to 1:00PM |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Closed |
Tel: (03) 4201 0675
About the Library
Leopold Library was opened in 2018 and is situated within the Leopold Community Hub. The branch offers a welcoming and bright space with zones for working, comfortable reading and activities. A dedicated technology makerspace provides opportunities to develop creativity, imagination and problem solving. Public access PCs, free WiFi, a large area for children and young people, coffee machine, meeting room for community hire and comfortable seating are further features of this branch. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here.