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Do The Research!: Conspiracy Theorists And Public Libraries, Timothy Cole Hale Feb 2024

Do The Research!: Conspiracy Theorists And Public Libraries, Timothy Cole Hale

Georgia Library Quarterly

Since 2020, conspiracy theories have crossed into mainstream media with dastardly effects. In attempting to prove conspiracy theories to be real, “researchers” try to back their claims with information. As major institutions within the information society, libraries and archives play a unique role in a world in which more and more people are interested in misinformation and disinformation. This article uses a review of selected literature to address three questions in relevance to public library systems and conspiracy theorists. The first is: what is the ethical responsibility of information managers in providing misinformation and disinformation in regard to intellectual freedom? …


Ready For It? Training Library School Graduate Students To Provide Reference Services, Sandy Hervieux Mar 2022

Ready For It? Training Library School Graduate Students To Provide Reference Services, Sandy Hervieux

Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students

While Master of Library and Information Science programs provide students with a space to explore many theoretical subjects, few opportunities for practical experience are offered. At a large research university in Canada, the Library has created a program to hire graduate students in Library and Information Science and train them to provide reference services. Students receive training on the reference interview, subject-specific tools, the virtual reference platform, and are expected to complete several hours of shadowing with experienced librarians. The program presents a unique occasion for students to not only receive formal training but to also benefit from informal mentorship …


002 Collection Development Newsletter Feb. 2018, Samantha Reardon Feb 2018

002 Collection Development Newsletter Feb. 2018, Samantha Reardon

Library Newsletters

In this issue, we welcome our new E-Resources Librarian, announce a DDA training session, highlight government documents, and much more!


Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2010, Susan Cooley Oct 2010

Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2010, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2010, vol. 47, no. 4.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2010, Susan Cooley Jul 2010

Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2010, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2010, vol. 47, no. 3.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2010, Susan Cooley Apr 2010

Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2010, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2010, vol. 47, no. 2.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2010, Susan Cooley Jan 2010

Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2010, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2010, vol. 47, no. 1.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2009, Susan Cooley Oct 2009

Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2009, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2009, vol. 46, no. 4.


From The President, James Cooper Jul 2009

From The President, James Cooper

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article offers information on the 21st annual Council of Media Organizations (COMO) conference, to be held from October 7 to 9, 2009.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2009, Susan Cooley Jul 2009

Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2009, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2009, vol. 46, no. 3.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2009, Susan Cooley Apr 2009

Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2009, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2009, vol. 46, no. 2.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2009, Susan Cooley Jan 2009

Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2009, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2009, vol. 46, no. 1.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2008, Susan Cooley Oct 2008

Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2008, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2008, vol. 45, no. 3.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2008, Susan Cooley Jul 2008

Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2008, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2008, vol. 45, no. 2.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2008, Susan Cooley Apr 2008

Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2008, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2008, vol. 45, no. 1.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2008, Susan Cooley Jan 2008

Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2008, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2008, vol. 44, no. 4.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Autumn 2007, Susan Cooley Dec 2007

Georgia Library Quarterly, Autumn 2007, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Autumn 2007, vol. 44, no. 3.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2007, Susan Cooley Jul 2007

Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2007, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2007, vol. 44, no. 2.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2007, Susan Cooley Apr 2007

Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2007, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2007, vol. 44, no. 1.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2007, Susan Cooley Jan 2007

Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2007, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2007, vol. 43, no. 4.