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Fake News & Conspiracies 101

Submitted by jhilbert on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 13:51
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Southern Oaks Library
Date: 
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
63000 minutes83000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Dr. John Banas, an Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Oklahoma, will discuss the fake news phenomenon & conspiracy theories. Professor Banas researches strategies to prevent persuasion to conspiracy-theory influence. His talk will address fake news, why people are attracted to conspiracy theories, historical examples of conspiracy theories, and how to prevent their influence. Ages 12 & up
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18) / Young Adult (ages 18-21)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology
Additional Event Types: 
Books & Literature / Health & Wellness

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
John Banas, Ph.D
  Oklahoma
United States
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
Provides insights into information literacy, how to detect fake news, how to know what is credible information. Make members smarter
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Find, Evaluate & Use Information: Visitors are connected with library resources at every point of contact.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Fake news is currently in the news. This may provide some synergy
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Satisfaction of Dr. Banas & audience members
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Books, Book Display

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Dr. Banas has spoken at Southern Oaks Library previously. His talk was very well received.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
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