Librarians play a crucial role in media literacy, which is more important than ever in our AI-driven, internet-connected world where misinformation and conspiracy theories are increasingly widespread. This webinar will explore the reasons behind belief in conspiracy theories and discuss strategies for helping people break free from them. Participants will also learn more about how the digital economy creates, exacerbates, and promotes conspiracy theories.
During this webinar, participants will discover:
• Questions and strategies to talk to people engaging in conspiracy theories
• The reasons behind conspiracy theories
• Trends in AI and misinformation
• The digital economy of conspiracy theories
Misinformation and Conspiracy Theory Trends: Advice for Libraries
$25 per person for 4+registrations
Carrie Rogers worked a decade in public libraries and was named the 2013 Utah Librarian of the Year for her work. After leaving libraries, she founded Digital Respons-Ability, a mission-based company that works with educators, parents, and students to teach digital citizenship, the ethical and responsible use of technology. Her company provides training to tens of thousands of students, parents, and educators with state and federal contracts across the world. Carrie is the author of eight books, with more in production. She was named to ALA's 2021 Outstanding Reference Sources List for her title Serving Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum: a Guide for Libraries. She is currently editing an academic series with Bloomsbury on digital citizenship for libraries and schools. Carrie lives in Utah with her family.
