The role of public libraries in defending democracy

The National Library of Greece is leading a session on the role of public libraries in safeguarding democracy, focusing on the tools of well-informed citizens and the cultivation of critical thinking and democratic awareness. The discussion will examine critical issues such as digital citizenship, dealing with fake news, and ways to protect against misinformation. In addition, the session will highlight the importance of critical literacy as a means of avoiding pitfalls in information, while examining the current crisis of confidence in institutions and the need to empower citizens through access to reliable information.