The role of the Public Library in Combating Misinformation and Disinformation: a Review

Abstract

This study undertook a review of the role of public libraries in England in addressing misinformation and disinformation in UK society. The project was led by the University of Stirling in collaboration with the University of Glasgow. it was conducted via survey of library staff in England. The deposited data provided here is the Questionnaire data. The Questionnaire consisted of five sections: respondent (library staff) demographics; members of the public that respondents (library) staff interact with; respondent (library staff) mis/disinformation practices; respondent (library staff) mis/disinformation capacity and challenges; and respondent (library staff) mis/disinformation perspectives.