Volume 68, Issue 1 | February 3, 2022 |
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NewsLitCamp: Misinformation, Disinformation, and
Qualities of Journalism
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Last week, I attended the webinar “NewsLitCamp: Misinformation” sponsored by the News Literacy Project. This all-day event covered topics such as types of misinformation and disinformation, teaching resources, standards of journalism, curating resources, the point-of-view of teenagers concerning false information, navigating extremism and hate speech, and teaching students how to be excellent fact-checkers. Since this event covered a great deal of topics, I will discuss them over the course of the next few weeks. For week twelve of Tammy’s Teaching Tidbit, I want to talk about false information categories and criteria for quality journalism.
Both misinformation and disinformation involve data that is false; however, the intent of this falsification differs.
Misinformation is created without any intent to manipulate nor be malicious. Oftentimes, misinformation is created to bring humor to a topic. Many memes fall under misinformation; satire also falls under this umbrella. That is not to say that all misinformation pokes fun at a topic. Medical inaccuracies typically fall under misinformation. They are not spread with the goal of causing harm; however, they are also not backed by actual scientific evidence.
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Upcoming North Dakota State Library Webinars |
Public Libraries Survey Walk-Through
Wednesday, February 9
2:00 PM CST
Join State Library staff for a walk-through of the Public Libraries Survey. There will also be a question and answer period after the presentation.
OCLC WorldCat FirstSearch Basics
Thursday, February 10
3:00 PM CST
This webinar will provide attendees with a basic understanding of FirstSearch, how to search in FirstSearch, and how to pull pertinent information needed to place an interlibrary loan request.
State Aid for Public Libraries Walk-Through
Tuesday, February 15
2:00 PM CST
Join State Library staff for a walk-through of the State Aid for Public Libraries form. There will be a question and answer period after the presentation.
Find Your Niche…Academy
Thursday, February 17
3:00 PM CST
This webinar will introduce participants to Niche Academy, examine how it is organized, explore what tutorials are included, look at some of the North Dakota-focused content, and examine how it can help with librarian professional development and library worker training.
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North Dakota Library Tidbits |
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JRVLS Hosting Input Meeting on Library Spaces Feb. 17
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) - The James River Valley Library System (JRVLS) will be seeking public input regarding spaces and future plans for both local libraries. A public meeting has been set for Thursday, February 17th at Alfred Dickey...
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www.newsdakota.com
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Check It Out: Morton Mandan Public Library
A lot is happening at Morton Mandan Public Library. Michaela gives us book recommendations and tells us how you can have a chance to win a $25 gift card!
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www.kxnet.com
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Libraries have what you want
The Minot Public Library was established in 1908 and by the end of its first year, it had over 1,300 books in its collection. One hundred thirteen years later, the Minot Public Library had over 130,000 items in its collection at the end of 2021.
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www.minotdailynews.com
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Ward County Library looking for new bookmobile
MINOT, N.D. - The Ward County Library has started putting together a commission to replace the bookmobile. They expect the process to take at least a year. They've added county commissioners and library board members on to the committee for the...
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www.msn.com
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'Saving the culture': A Ukrainian-American's journey to...
Agnes Palanuk passed away Nov. 4, 2020, at 91 years old. She left behind a tremendous legacy of documenting and preserving a rich Ukrainian heritage on the Western Edge. Soon, every school library in North Dakota will have a copy of her book.
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www.thedickinsonpress.com
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Has your library made the news? Is something happening in your library that we should know about? Send an e-mail to ndslpa@nd.gov with a link (if applicable).
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Universal Class provides North Dakota Public Library and State Library cardholders an opportunity to learn skills and hobbies through free online continuing education courses. With over 500 courses in 30 areas of study, this resource has something for everyone. The areas of study include career training, crafts and hobbies, homeschooling, do-it-yourself, personal development, office skills, special education, teacher resources, test preparation, and web development.
These online courses can be completed at your own pace, and many of them have an audit option, which allows you to attend the class without having to take the tests or complete the assignments. If you choose the audit option, you will not get the continuing education credit(s) or the certificate at the end.
For more information about Universal Class, contact the State Library at statelib@nd.gov or 701-328-4622.
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New Items Added to Digital Horizons |
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Here is a highlight of the items added to the various digital collections of the North Dakota State Library. |
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- Anderson boys on Custer Hill, Little Bighorn Battlefield, M.T., 1956
- Fire in Minot, N.D., 1942
- Fort Union Trading Post, N.D., 1998
- National Memorial Arch, Valley Forge National Historical Park, P.A., 1944
- On-A-Slant Indian Village, N.D., 1939
- Theodore Roosevelt statue, Roosevelt Park, Minot, N.D., circa 1924
- Welcome to North Dakota sign, 1964
- Writing Rock, Divide County, N.D., 1954
- The Unusual Career of Jack Mayfield of Grand Forks
- Biennial Report of the State Board of Health, 1890
- Constitution of North Dakota, 1981
- North Dakota Vehicular Accident Report, 2019
- Precipitation Data for Various Stations in North Dakota, 1930s
- Price list of text books for North Dakota public schools, 1909
- What becomes of the rainfall in North Dakota, 1925
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Other News, Grants, and Webinars |
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Native American Read-In
Join this virtual family-friendly celebration of the work of Native American creators. Attendees will enjoy reading/telling sessions, Native art and music, and live Q&A with the artists. All are welcome for this #OwnVoices read-aloud event.
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ischool.uw.edu
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Free Webinar: Copyright for Librarians: What You Need to ...
Copyright issues abound in librarianship, but there are some easy principles you can apply to better understand and navigate these issues. Join Sara Benson, Copyright Librarian and Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois...
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www.nicheacademy.com
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The 2022 AARP Community Challenge Is On!
The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. This year, applications will be accepted for projects to improve public spaces, housing, ...
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www.aarp.org
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Free Webinar: Taking Care of Self, Staff, and Community
We're all aware that self-care is important. We recognize the value of eating healthy, getting plenty of sleep, exercising regularly. However, practicing self-care as a solo activity misses a critical aspect of our well-being: that we are social...
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www.webjunction.org
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Tribal Libraries Now Have Access to Federal Funds for...
Tribal Libraries Now Have Access to Federal Funds for Affordable Internet Under FCC E-Rate Program IMLS Applauds Move to Broaden Digital Inclusion Across Indian Country Washington, DC-The Federal Communications Commission adopted an order today...
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www.imls.gov
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Sign Up For Free Welcome Back Packs!
In partnership with the CDC Foundation, Lysol created Welcome Back Packs to help support the reopening of schools through informative posters, fun activities and engaging lesson plans that encourage healthy habits. Sign up now to get 5 Welcome ...
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www.lysol.com
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2022 Bookseller Display Contest
In anticipation of Western Writers of America's annual convention in the latter part of June, Western Writers of America is challenging booksellers, museum gift shop managers, and librarians to create a window or shelf display that highlight...
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westernwriters.org
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Find your perfect match for Library Lovers Month - OverDrive
We can all admit it's a magical feeling when you find THE book. There's an instant connection. They just "get you." You're counting the minutes until you're together again. But when you're in the literary love game, you may have been burned once...
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company.overdrive.com
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of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
Kirsten Baesler, State Superintendent
Mary J. Soucie, State Librarian
ISSN: 1068-5383
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