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Competencies in Tackling with Fake News According to Opinions of Librarians at Leading Higher Education Institutions in Thailand |
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| Creator | Raphiphat Rinduangdee |
| Title | Competencies in Tackling with Fake News According to Opinions of Librarians at Leading Higher Education Institutions in Thailand |
| Contributor | Bhornchanit Leenaraj |
| Publisher | Department of Information Science, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University |
| Publication Year | 2567 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Information Science Research and Practice |
| Journal Vol. | 42 |
| Journal No. | 4 |
| Page no. | 24–43 |
| Keyword | Fake news on social media, Higher education institution librarian, Library, Librarian competency |
| URL Website | https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jiskku/index |
| Website title | Journal of Information Science Research and Practice |
| ISSN | 3027-6586 |
| Abstract | Purpose: To study the opinions on the competence of librarians at leading higher education institutions in Thailand in tackling fake news on social media.Methodology: This study employs a quantitative research method using a questionnaire as the data collection tool. Data were collected from a population of 267 individuals, consisting of librarians from leading higher education institutions in Thailand, including the following 14 institutions: Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University, Chiang Mai University, Thammasat University, Kasetsart University, Prince of Songkla University, Khon Kaen University, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Naresuan University, Silpakorn University, Suranaree University of Technology, and Walailak University.Findings: Librarians consistently prioritize personal qualities and skills in dealing with fake news equally as the top priority, followed closely by knowledge in handling fake news.Application of this study: The results of this study can serve as a guideline for higher education administrators to develop strategies for enhancing the librarians’ competency in dealing with fake news on social media. It also provides a framework for librarians to further develop their skills in managing fake news on social media. |
