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Ideas Xchange

Library Programs and Services

Teaching about Bias and Trust in a Politically Charged Environment

Monday, January 22, 2024
10:30am – 11:00am EST
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, Ideas Xchange Area 1 (LLX Marketplace, Level 100)
Librarians have long held it as a duty to help users find and use information responsibly, and with the rise of rampant online misinformation, many have looked for creative ways to help users detect and avoid biased sources while also recognizing their own bias. In this interactive session, hear how librarians at three libraries used evidence-based strategies to help students recognize bias in media sources, while also instilling trust in reliable, fact-based institutions. The presenters will share their strategies and perspectives for teaching these important skills in a state where the political landscape leans heavily toward a single political party. Attendees should be prepared to share ideas and strategies in an open, honest, supportive discussion.

Learning Objectives:

  • After attending our session, attendees will be able to describe why teaching about bias in sources is challenging.
  • After attending our session, attendees will be able to help users evaluate bias within a politically divided society.
  • After attending our session, attendees will be able to design information literacy instruction related to bias and trust when evaluating information.