Escape misinformation in the library

<< Objectives >>ESCLIB aims to strengthen young Europeans' critical thinking skills in navigating the digital media landscape, combating mis/disinformation, particularly related to climate change. It equips public libraries with non-formal educational tools to implement game-based media and information literacy activities and engages young people in co-creative practices. ESCLIB develops and promotes innovative methods for high quality youth work with a special focus on MIL activities in public libraries.<< Implementation >>The project will localise and pilot 2 mis/disinformation escape room games in 9 public libraries in Slovenia, Poland, and Belgium involving 180 youths. ESCLIB will implement training for 18 library staff, a webinar series, and produce a toolkit for libraries. The pilots consist of online/offline peer learning and exchange, and co-creation sessions with youths. Results will be promoted through dissemination activities (multiplier events, a European conference, and online peer exchange).<< Results >>ESCLIB will train 18 library staff and engage 180 youths across Slovenia, Poland, and Belgium. It will result in 2 localised escape room games, 1 beta game on mis/disinformation and climate change, and a toolkit including a mapping of best practices, aimed at equipping libraries to conduct gamified MIL activities for a young public. The project will strengthen young Europeans’ critical digital media literacy skills and build capacities of public libraries in youth work.