Did you miss our program at ALA Annual? Don't worry! We're bringing it back as a free webinar!
Combating Voter Suppression: What Can Libraries Do?
Sep 12, 2024 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
With up to a quarter of the world's population voting, 2024 is being called "the super election year" and is expected to be the biggest election year in history. In the United States, in addition to the presidential election, citizens will be voting for 34 Senate seats, 435 Representative voting seats, 11 governors, 10 attorney generals, numerous state representatives, and more. Worldwide, it is estimated that up to 49% of eligible voters, or two billion people have already voted or will be voting in one of 64 national elections. Fair elections are threatened by misinformation, disinformation, and even threats of violence. In this turbulent environment, 2024 has the potential to shape the world for many years to come – both good and bad.
Join the ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) as we discuss ways for librarians and libraries to combat voter suppression in an age of rampant mis- and disinformation. Topics include voting & election toolkits, helping your patrons spot misinformation/disinformation, and promoting civic literacy through forums/educational discussions.
The webinar will be recorded.
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