News sources are losing their credibility. Many people are accusing news sources of distributing ‘fake news’ to their audiences. One way to counter this claim is for news sources to fact-check and hit the books. Yes, it is time for news reporters to take a trip to the library.
In Barbara Gray’s “Join local libraries on the frontlines of civic engagement,” she explains that local news and public libraries are starting to collaborate more because together they help promote community engagement. Organizations like the Center for Community Media are helping “news sources overcome limited access to resources for news research, fact-checking, and verification” to build the credibility of local news outlets (Gray). Gray asserts that libraries are trusted because they serve the public and listen when the public has concerns. Oftentimes, news outlets lack this transparency, therefore forming a wall between them and their audience.
Collaboration between news outlets and libraries, non-profit institutions, and community-based organizations would give locals a voice and promote unity. This is a wonderful way for news sources to slowly gain the public’s trust back.
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