Abstract:
In the rapidly evolving landscape of information dissemination, academic libraries play a pivotal role in combating misinformation, particularly in
the context of the pre and post-COVID-19 pandemic period. This is shown in this
chapter through a mixed-methods approach, combining a comprehensive review
of existing literature with insights gathered from librarians to provide a nuanced
understanding of the multifaceted challenges posed by misinformation. This
study investigates the contribution of academic libraries in mitigating the impact
of misinformation through user education programmes, encompassing library instruction and information literacy initiatives.
The findings of the study reveal the roles of librarians, educators, and policymakers in fostering information literacy skills and combating misinformation, as
well as contribute to the ongoing dialogue on the vital role they play in empowering users to discern credible information from misinformation in the context of
the period of the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
