🏩[MIL]🌷| Media and Information Literacy—Lesson 6 (NT) [GELLA]

Media and Information Sources

Definition of Terms

 Accuracy of information. Refers to the closeness of the report to the actual data.
 Archives. Are places where records of all types and formats are kept and made accessible for research and
other purposes.
 Authority of the source. Sources with an established expertise on the subject matter are considered as
having sound authority on the subject.
 Database. These are systematically organized collections of information covering different subject matters or
specializing in one given subject or topic.
 Indigenous. Native; local; originating or produced naturally in a particular region.
 Indigenous knowledge. Knowledge that is unique to a specific culture or society; most often it is not written
down.
 Indigenous communication. It is a means by which culture is preserved, handed down, and adapted.
 Indigenous media and information. This also refers to content about indigenous peoples that may be
distributed through dominant forms of media or through forms of communication unique to their people group.
 Internet. A global system of network computers that allow user-to-user communication and transfer of data
files from one computer to another on the network.
 Library. I a place set apart to contain books, periodicals, and other material for reading, viewing, listening,
study of reference, set of rooms, or building where books may be read or borrowed.
 Periodicals. Are publications such as journals, newspapers, or magazines published on a regular basis daily,
weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, yearly, etc.
 Reliability of information. Information is said to be reliable if it can be verified and evaluated.
 Timeliness. Reliability, accuracy, and value of information may vary based on the time it was produced or
acquired.
 Value of information.Information is said to be of value if it aids the user in making or improving decisions.

INFORMATION SOURCES

Traditional knowledge are reflection of one’s culture. These information serve as a foundation of communication and
survival among our ancestors way back then. Hence, the term Indigenous was associated. Indigenous refers to native;
local; originating or produced naturally in a particular region. Knowledge that is unique to a given culture or society
refers to Indigenous knowledge (IK). IK contrasts with the international knowledge system generated by universities,
research institutions and private firms. (Warren 1991).

Indigenous communication refers to transmission of information through local channels or forms. It is a means by
which culture is preserved, handed down, and adapted. Indigenous media and information refer to the original
information created by a local group of people. This also refers to content about indigenous peoples that may be
distributed through dominant forms of media or through forms of communication unique to their people group. The
following are the importance of indigenous media and information.
 Indigenous media and information are highly credible because they are near the source and are seldom
circulated for profit.
 Indigenous media are channels for change, education, and development because of its direct access to local
channels.

IK has its own characteristics making it easy to distinguish among other sources such as: oral tradition of
communication, store information in memories, information. Exchange is face-to-face, and information are contain
within the border of the community

In addition, other sources of information such as library and internet are also widely known.
Library is a place set apart to contain books, periodicals, and other material for reading, viewing, listening, study of
reference, set of rooms, or building where books may be read or borrowed. As to its characteristics, libraries are
known their reliability, accuracy and value Libraries of published books are often considered highly reliable, accurate,
and valuable. Books and documents from dominant sources are often peer reviewed. ISSN or ISBN registration
ensures that standards were followed in producing these materials.
Library is divided into different sections with their own functions. Periodical, Archive, Reference, Circulation,
Filipiniana, Internet section, etc. are some of the sections in the library.

Kalinga State University published an article titled “Library Sections” that discusses the following.

Library Sections
 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..

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 library users.

C. 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. If not returned on time, the borrower will
be fined one (1) peso per hour.

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:
1. Dictionaries - Gives information about words, spelling, pronunciation, derivation, usage, meaning,
syllabication, current status, synonyms and antonyms, historical information etc..
2. Encyclopedias- Provide background information in all fields of knowledge.
3. Geographical Sources- Are described as tools to provide information about geography, like the atlases,
maps, gazetteers, and guidebooks.
4. 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.
5. Handbooks- Are handy reference sources that provide miscellaneous information such as addresses,
telephone numbers, etc.
6. 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 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.

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.

G. Internet Section
This section enables students to have access information through the internet.

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.

I. E-Library Section
This section enables students to have access to e-resources from authorized databases which the university has
subscribed. STARBOOKS and TEC4 ED resources are also available here. It is located at the Ground Floor, shared to
other Campus Libraries through the KSU website and Library Webpage.

J. Law & Graduate Studies Library

This section houses the Law and Graduate Studies collection which specifically cater
To the Law and GS students. It is located at the ground floor of the Main Library Building

K. Special Collections:
a. Kalinga Indigenous Culture and Knowledge Resource Center & Cordillera Collection. This
collection comprised of materials pertaining to customs and traditions of the Kalinga people, Cordillera
literature and about indigenous peoples.
 b. Gender and Development Collection Corner. This collection comprised of materials on women and
children. It is located at the Graduate Studies & Law Library.
c. Knowledge Resource Network-BSP Corner. This collection comprised of materials pertaining to
fundamental economic concepts. And issues affecting the economic development of the Philippines. It
is located at the Graduate Studies & Law Library.

L. Technical Section
This section is where the processing and maintenance activities of a library’s collection are being done; it involves the
following processes:
a. Identification: locating potentially worthwhile items to add to the collection
b. Selection: deciding which of the identified items to add to the collection
c. Acquisitions: securing the items for the collection
d. Organization: indexing and cataloging the items acquired in a manner that will aid the end-user in
locating materials in the collection
e. Preparation: labeling, binding, repairing, conservation, and otherwise making items ready for (and
maintained during) storage in a manner that allows for easy retrieval and maintenance of what is in a
collection
Technical Services may also include: maintenance of online catalogs, creation and maintenance of MARC records in
the catalog, labeling, covering, security processing and/or distribution of materials, maintaining a library’s technology
resources, such as servers, OPACs, circulation, scanners, security gates and other devices. This section is located at
the Office of the Director for Library Services.

On the other hand, Internet is a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide. It includes
commercial, educational, governmental, and other networks, all of which use the same set of communications
protocols. As to its characteristics, Internet information pays attention to reliability, accuracy, value, timeliness, and
authority of the source Information found on the Internet. May be quite varied in form and content. Thus, it is more
difficult to determine its reliability and accuracy. Accessing information on the Internet is easy, but requires. More
discipline to check and validate. Factual and fictitious data are often merged together. Sources always have to be
validated.

To verify information taken from the different sources, take into consideration the following:
Skills in determining the reliability of information.
1. Check the author
2. Check the date of publication or of update
3. Check for citations
4. Check the domain or owner of the site or page
5. Check the site design and the writing style

Skills in determining accurate information.

1. Look for facts
2. Cross-reference with other sources to check for consistency Determine the reason for writing and publishing
the information
3. Check for advertising