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For some, we may also work with older populations and may want to consider how to help
First, let’s start with a definition of information literacy
According to Webster’s Dictionary…just kidding, I won’t do that to you
However, it helps to start with a general idea about the topic here
While most of us believe we get our information from reliable sources, it is easy to forget
If they don’t, it may be time to cut back in order to increase your information
Look at where this information is coming from and who might benefit from it being distributed to
If you want to read more about the so-called “attention economy,” try this piece with seven books
Sometimes we forget that gathering and evaluating information should be an iterative process
Instead of doing this only once or twice, try to repeat critical thinking strategies on the same
And of course, there will be an added benefit of continuing to gather information about a topic
For this, I like to repurpose some writing advice that I read years ago from Robert Boice’
If you’re looking for a way to deal with news specifically, start with this guide on
She uses clear examples and steps you will find helpful and relevant
Unfortunately, “fake news” is one of those gifts that just keeps on giving
I highly recommend giving this a good read and applying what you learn to what you see
It gives you an introduction to some reliable ways to find information through your public library or (
There are also courses with LinkedIn Learning (called Information Literacy) and Future Learn’s Learning in the
Most are aimed at students, but adults might also find them worth trying
The BBC has made one called BBC iReporter, or there is another called Harmony Square where you
Honestly, sometimes I wish information literacy were a less relevant topic
But you and I both know that this is the reality in so many places around the
We have to keep moving forward and continuing to teach ourselves and others around us how to
If you find that this isn’t enough for you, check out these 10 books about bad information
And just in case you need an uplifting break, read 32 reasons I became a librarian and let