Resources that can support the librarian in combating Fake News on social media

Introduction: this article discusses the Fake News in the context of social media. : The general objective was to identify the main resources that can support the librarian in combating the Fake News on social media. The specific objectives intended to define social media, social networks, and its relations with the Fake News, and to discuss the spread and results of the Fake News from a political perspective. Method: the methodology consists of research with a qualitative approach, a descriptive method of bibliographic type, and a survey. Results: to support the actions of librarians in the fight against the Fake News in the digital environment, three resources stand out: stimulating critical debate, media literacy, and metacognitive strategies. Conclusions: it concludes by warning about the importance of considering such resources and knowing the legislative actions in progress.