Misinformation: Can you stop it?

Misinformation spreads quickly – sometimes faster than the truth – and libraries are often the first places its impacts show up. This session provides language, framing and approaches participants can use to support library users, friends and family members in navigating the often-overwhelming challenges associated with misinformation.

The session introduces key content from the BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner “Misinformation Minibites.” These virtual learning sessions focus on what misinformation is, why it is sometimes difficult to identify, how it impacts human rights and democracy, and what we can all do to identify and stop it’s spread. The Minibites are on offer as resources for library workers to utilize and share with library patrons.

The session also highlights projects developed by community amplifiers to raise awareness of and take action on issues related to misinformation. It was originally offered at the 2026 BC Library Conference and is part of the Conference Virtual Reboot series.

Cost: Free of charge thanks to the BCOHRC, offered virtually on Zoom

Who should attend: Library workers interested in tools for handling misinformation and supporting their patrons, whether in programs, reference conversations or front-of-house dialogue

Presenters: Joel Harnest & Jocelyn Wong of BCOHRC

Note: The BCOHRC will be hosting this event on Zoom through their own platform, but BCLA’s Online Community Guidelines still applies.