Critically interrogating information is always a challenge and even more so in a time of elevated political rhetoric. In this workshop, we will investigate the affective element of information literacy and how emotions play into the circulation of disinformation and our attempts to encourage our students to engage thoughtfully with information they are exposed to. How can intellectual curiosity and empathetic engagement with the views of others be leveraged as a tool to short circuit the circulation of misinformation? We will also evaluate tools that are available and consider how they can be applied in different disciplines.

Guest Facilitator: Caitlin Shanley, Coordinator of Learning and Student Success, Temple Libraries

This 2-part workshop meets via Zoom on the following dates:

• Tuesday, April 5: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday, April 12: 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Registration for the first session serves as registration for the subsequent session.

The facilitator will share a Zoom link via email with all registrants on the day of the workshop.