Week 6-Information Sources

Media and
Information
Literacy
Week 6: Media and Information Sources
Information Needs
• It refers to what an individual recognizes as
the information needs, whether personal or
professional, that will serve as the basis for
making decisions to survive.
• "Why do we need that?”

Sources of information
Media Internet
Library Museums
Archives Experiences
Library
“Library -- from the Latin liber,
meaning "book." In Greek and the
Romance languages, the corresponding
term is bibliotheca.
A collection or group of collections of
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(1) Heartsill Young, ed., The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science (ALA, 1983)
(2) Robert S. Martin, "Libraries and Learners in the Twenty-First Century," Cora Paul Bomar Lecture, University of North
Carolina at Greensboro, April 5, 2003.
(3) Deanna B. Marcum, "Research Questions for the Digital Era Library," Library Trends 51 (Spring 2003): 636-651.
Library
A library is organized for use and

maintained by a public body, an
institution, a corporation, or
a private individual.
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(1) Heartsill Young, ed., The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science (ALA, 1983)
(2) Robert S. Martin, "Libraries and Learners in the Twenty-First Century," Cora Paul Bomar Lecture, University of North
Carolina at Greensboro, April 5, 2003.
(3) Deanna B. Marcum, "Research Questions for the Digital Era Library," Library Trends 51 (Spring 2003): 636-651.
There are four major types of libraries:
1. Academic libraries serve colleges and
universities.
2. Public libraries serve cities and towns of all
types.
3. School libraries serve students from
Kindergarten to grade 12.
4. Special libraries are in specialized
environments, such as hospitals,
corporations, museums, the military, private
business, and the government.
Types of Library
A. Circulation Section
This section houses and circulates the

major library collection covering the
different areas of discipline. This
section adopts the “open
shelf” system, where users can go
directly to the shelf and choose the
books they would like to browse or
use. All books in this section may be
borrowed for overnight use.
Library Sections
B. Filipiniana Section
The Filipiniana Collection consists
of publications about the
Philippines, in all its aspects—
cultural, political, social, religious,
economic, and others regardless of
author and imprints. The collection
covers a range of reading
materials designed to meet the
instructional and research needs of
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library users.
Reserve Section
This section houses books, which are in
demand and limited in copies. Also, in
process books and newly acquired books. It
adopts the “close shelf system”. Users are
not allowed to enter this section; they seek
the assistance of the library staff or library
assistants. Books in this section are for
room use only and may be borrowed for
one hour; a borrower may extend its use
provided there is no prior request for the
book.
Library Sections
D. Reference Section
This section houses a collection of extensive
general reference materials, which are intended
to be consulted for a particular question or query,
rather than read thoroughly.
Collections:
Dictionaries – gives information about words,
spelling, pronunciation, derivation, usage,
meaning, syllabication, current status, synonyms
and antonyms, historical information etc.
Encyclopedias – provide background information in
all fields of knowledge.
Geographical Sources - are described as tools to
provide information about geography, like the
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atlases, maps, gazetteers, and guidebooks.
D. Reference Section
Yearbooks and Almanacs - are annual
compendium of dates and statistics of a given
year, while almanacs are annual publication of
statistics and other information of the previous
years.
Handbooks - are handy reference sources that
provide miscellaneous information such as
addresses, telephone numbers, etc.
Other Reference Sources—contain books covering
all major field divisions that are reference in
nature for consultation and information purposes,
rather than for circulation. the “open shelf system”
is practiced in this section. Books are for room
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use only.
E. Periodical Section
This section houses journals, magazines,
newspapers, and other serial literature. Bound
periodicals are cataloged according to DDC
scheme; professional journals are grouped
together according to subject. Lists of topics of
each journal are made available in lieu of
indexing and abstracting.
Collections in this section are for room use only;
bound periodicals maybe borrowed for overnight.
Current issues are displayed on the display
shelves.
Library Sections
F. Archive Section
This section houses materials which depict the
history of the university and researches made by
faculty and staff. Also, accreditation documents of
the University Library.
Library Sections
G. Internet Section
This section enables students to have access
information through the internet.
Library Sections
H. AVR Section
This section provides an audio-visual
support service to facilitate the teaching
and learning activities of the university
through non-print collections.
Library Sections
I. E-Library Section
This section enables users to have access
to e-resources from authorized databases
which the university has subscribed.
Library Sections
I. E-Library Section
This section enables users to have access
to e-resources from authorized databases
which the university has subscribed.
Library Sections
Library:
Access
Tools
Bibliography
• A bibliography is a systematic
listing of resources of various
kinds: books, journal articles,
book chapters, and electronic
resources such as Web sites.
• In particular, they can be used
tocreated
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author, or producer.
Bibliography
• They may also provide
information about where an item
may be found, either within the
library or in another library, or
where it can be purchased or
rented.
• Some bibliographies are
intended for selection purposes,
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Bibliography
All bibliography entries will contain
the following:
• Author, editor, or compiler
• Title
• Publisher, producer, or responsible
party
• Date
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• Price, ISBN/ISSN (for purchase)
• Annotations (for recommended
reading or research)
Bibliography

Abstract
An abstract gives you key information
about an article or other resource. It is
like a summary but with more detailed
and structured information. Abstracts
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Abstract
• provide information such as the scope of the
article, research methodology used, theories
applied, or surveys and instruments used.
• can help you determine if the article is
relevant to your topic, more so than just the
title.
• are standard for most research articles.
• may also appear at the beginning of an
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• may be written by the article's author or the
publisher.
Catalog
• A catalog is an organized
compilation of bibliographic
metadata that represents
the holdings of a particular
institution or a library
network and/or resources
accessible in a particular
location.
Catalog
• A catalog is an organized
compilation of bibliographic
metadata that represents
the holdings of a particular
institution or a library
network and/or resources
accessible in a particular
location.
Catalog
• Descriptive Cataloging or Descriptive
Cataloguing includes recording the
attributes of a library item, such as the
name of author(s), contributor(s), title,
edition, publisher, distributor, date, the
number of pages, its size, name of series,
etc. Descriptive Cataloging enables the
user to find and identify a book, by the
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etc. Two popular standards for Descriptive
Cataloging are Anglo-American Cataloging
Rules (AACR) and its successor Resource
Description and Access (RDA).
Catalog
• Subject Cataloging (or Subject
Cataloguing) involves the subject analysis
of the resource and providing
corresponding subject headings from a
controlled vocabulary or subject heading
list, such as Library of Congress Subject
Headings (LCSH), Medical Subject Headings
(MESH) and assignment of classification
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Decimal Classification (DDC).
Catalog
Library of Congress Classification
The system divides all knowledge

into twenty-one basic classes,
each identified by a single letter of
the alphabet. Most of these
alphabetical classes are further
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Catalog
Medical Subject Headings
The Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

thesaurus is a controlled and hierarchically-
organized vocabulary produced by the National
Library of Medicine. It is used for indexing,
cataloging, and searching of biomedical and
health-related
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subject headings appearing
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MEDLINE/PubMed, the NLM Catalog, and other
NLM databases.
Catalog
Dewey Decimal System
It is a classification system used by libraries to

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Catalog
• The first three digits refer to broad subject

area, and are shelved in numerical order
e.g. 945 is shelved before 946.
• After the three digits there is a decimal point
and numbers after the decimal point show the
sub-section of the subject area. Again they
are shelved in numerical order e.g. 945.805 is
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• After the numbers there are three letters
which refer to the author or editor of the book
and are in alphabetical order e.g. 945.805
TAB is shelved before 945.805 TRB.
Catalog
• Note: Journals (also called periodicals) always

start PER, followed by three numbers and then the
first three letters of the journal series e.g. PER720
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Catalog
Authority Control
• t is a process that organizes bibliographic
information in library catalogs by using a
single, distinct spelling of a name (heading)
or a subject for each topic, called an
authority record.
Library Databases
• A database is an organized,
searchable collection of
electronically stored information.
• Library databases can contain
anything available in a digital
format:
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Library Databases
• Most databases specialize in
providing access to scholarly,
credible information like
academic journal articles,
ebooks, and educational
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Library Databases
• Other databases focus
on popular and trade publications
like magazine and newspaper
articles, while others have all three
types of publications.
• Databases require
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Internet
• In general, it can be used to
communicate across large or
small distances, share
information from any place in
the world and access
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Information Found on the Internet
• There is no quality assurance when it
comes to information found on the
Internet: Anyone can post anything.
• In most cases, information found on
the web has not been checked for
accuracy.
• Not all
created web sites
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They differ in quality, purpose, and
bias.
• Some web sites have sponsors who

pay for specific content to promote
their products or ideas. The
information is not impartial but biased.
• Some web
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• Some web sites are meant to be

entertaining rather than informative.
• Some web sites seek to scandalize
and breed controversy rather than
provide reliable information.
• Some
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information found there is out of date.
• The quality and format of information
you find on the Internet may not be
appropriate for use in the academic
context.
• As a researcher, you are responsible
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Indigenous Knowledge
• Also known as Local
Knowledge refers to the
understandings, skills and
philosophies developed by
societies with long histories
of interaction with their
natural surroundings.
• For rural and
indigenous peoples,
local knowledge informs
decision-making about
fundamental aspects of
day-to-day life.
This knowledge is integral
to a cultural complex that
also encompasses
language, systems of
classification, resource use
practices, social
interactions, ritual and
spirituality.
IK is owned, controlled and managed by
indigenous peoples in order for them to
develop and produce culturally
appropriate information in the languages
understood by the community by
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Indigenous Media
It is any type of media that is

produced and operated by the
government and the community
and separate from commercial,
state-run or public broadcasting
media.
Indigenous Media
Characteristic of Indigenous Media
Oral tradition of communication
Store information in memories
Information exchange is face-to-
face
Information are contained within the
border of the community
Fact-Checking:

Evaluating Sources of Information





SKILLS IN DETERMINING ACCURATE INFORMATION
Look for facts.

Cross-reference with other sources to check for consistency.
Determine the reason for writing and publishing the information.
Check if the author is objective or leaning heavily on a certain point
of view.
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Media and

• "Why do we need that?”

A library is organized for use and

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This section houses and circulates the

listed by age levels, subject

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The system divides all knowledge

The Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

It is a classification system used by libraries to

• The first three digits refer to broad subject

• Note: Journals (also called periodicals) always

• Note: Journals (also called periodicals) always

like conference proceedings and

• Some web sites have sponsors who

• Some web sites are meant to be

It is any type of media that is

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Look for facts.

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