Identifying trustworthy information can be difficult. Join Westlake librarian Chad Statler as he gives you some hints and the needed tools to identify misinformation & what you can do to avoid it.
Information surrounds us almost every waking moment of our lives. Whether it comes from newspapers, magazines, television, radio, or the internet our lives are saturated with it. However, not all of our information sources or media outlets were created equally nor do they all provide the same quality of information. In this presentation Westlake Porter Public Library librarian, Chad Statler, will give you some hints and the necessary tools to help spot misinformation or bad information. This will give you the confidence and the know-how to seek out better information that gives you a broader and more rounded view.
Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.