The social media graphics/interactive exercises included in this toolkit are for libraries to post to their Social Media platforms and hopefully spur engagement and learning around news literacy concepts. These content pieces may offer a fact, or pose a question that can be processed in a short amount time, with an impact coming from visually presented and easily digestible formats. Library staff is encouraged to add some accompanying text along with the content as makes sense for the voice of the library. This content can be used on their own or as part of a larger program/initiative around News Literacy.

Social Media graphics/posts/interactive exercises

Tips to Evaluate News – Consider the photos
Tips to Evaluate News – Was that Post Real?
News – Should I Share It

Types of Tools and Suggested Uses

News Literacy Toolkit was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the California State Library, and no official endorsement by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the California State Library should be inferred.