Event Description

Literacy and Democracy: how the LIS sector combats mis and dis information

Ensuring that individuals of all ages are equipped with media and information literacy skills is core business for those working in the library and information sector. This is particularly prescient in the context of elections, referendums, political conflicts and the attendant mis and dis information that can surround them. For democracy to not only function but also to endure, we must have a citizen-base that can successfully navigate the information ecosystem to make informed decisions about their future. In this session, we will hear from media literacy leaders from the library, GLAM, higher education and media sectors on what they are doing to combat mis and dis information in this context. 

A list of resources for people to use will be made available after the webinar.

Speakers:

Stephanie Smith, Learning Manager, Museum of Australia Democracy 

Annabel Astbury, Head of Education, ABC Education 

Trish Hepworth, Deputy CEO, Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

Representative from National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA) Learning Network (to be announced shortly) 

When

Tuesday 30 July 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm AEST 

Where

Online webinar on the Zoom Events platform. A link will be sent out the morning of the webinar.

A recording of the webinar will also be made available through the Zoom Events platform to registered participants.