Media and Information Literacy: Wading Through Disinformation and Coming Out Victorious
Description: In “Media and Information Literacy: Wading Through Disinformation and Coming Out Victorious,” Kate Stockert will break down the terminology of misinformation, disinformation, propaganda and fake news, offer a current survey of disinformation processes and tactics, and close with effective solutions identified by researchers in this field and governments around the world.
Presenter: Kate Stockert is the Manager of Reference and Research Services at the global law firm of K&L Gates LLP and is based out of Seattle, Washington. Prior to her time with K&L Gates, Kate served as an Information & Web Content Specialist (a/k/a “Librarian”) for the National Association of REALTORS® in Chicago, IL, and in a similar position for Knowledge Mosaic, a small Seattle, WA-based legal research start-up company (since acquired by LexisNexis). She obtained her Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of Washington, Master of Real Estate from Columbia College, and her Bachelor of Arts from Whitman College.
When: Wednesday, January 12th, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Where: At your desk via Zoom. Registrants will receive webinar details prior to the program.
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