Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to join us for Vetting News Sources.
Source: City of Las Cruces
This program begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave.
How does anyone know if the news they are reading is credible and factual?
The News Literacy Project states, “News literacy is the ability to determine the credibility of news and other information and to recognize the standards of fact-based journalism to know what to trust, share and act on. Many sources compete for attention online, including partisan blogs and bogus sites posing as legitimate news organizations.
“It can be tough to know what information to trust. So, what does ‘credibility look like, and how can you recognize it?”
Now, more than ever it is important to be able to thoroughly vet news sources for accuracy so citizens can be properly informed of major events, local events, and be able to recognize credibility and factuality.
This document can be available in alternate formats by calling 575/528-4102. Anyone who requires an accommodation for a disability to participate in this event should call Branigan Memorial Library at least 48 hours in advance at (575) 528-4102.
For information, contact Chandra Reed, Librarian I, at (575) 541-2393 or by email at creed@lascruces.gov.
