Library patrons are bombarded with information daily, but the line between fact and fiction is often blurred. Misinformation and bias are rampant on social media, eroding the public’s confidence in what they read online. Spam, clickbait, and malicious websites masquerade as legitimate news sources. AI-generated content and the increasing commodification of search engines like Google further complicate independent information seeking. To further complicate information seeking, recent studies suggest that young people are increasingly using ChatGPT in place of a search engine. Where do people turn when they need objective information?

According to recent research, libraries rank higher than Congress, the Supreme Court, and the police when it comes to public trust. Trustworthy information is critical for all patrons, from public school students dipping their toes into the world of learning to retirees researching important issues of the day.

To learn more about the ongoing fight against misinformation—and how libraries can help patrons come out on top—join us for this free, 30-minute webinar.

Together, we will:

• Explore how patrons are already using AI and social media to find information
• Learn what the data says about community of perception of libraries
• Discuss how CloudSource OA can help by providing quality, peer-reviewed open access and open educational resources suitable for every patron at every library—with one click and no authentication required

Register today.