Media and Information Sources

Week 5

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- 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.
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.

Examples of Types of Media:

PRINT BROADCAST NEW MEDIA
Books Television YouTube
Magazines Radio Cellphone
Newspapers Film Iwant app
Brochures TV Series Social Media

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.
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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.

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.
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 atlases, maps, gazetteers, and
guidebooks.
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 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.

- 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.

J. Law & Graduate Studies Library

- This section houses the Law and Graduate Studies collection which
specifically cater to the Law and GS students.
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.

K. Technical Section
- This section is where the processing and maintenance activities of a
library's collection are being done; it involves the following processes:
1. Identification - locating potentially worthwhile items to add to the
collection
2. Selection - deciding which of the identified items to add to the collection
3. Acquisition - securing the items for the collection
4. Organization - indexing and cataloging the items acquired in a manner
that will aid the end-user in locating materials in the collection
5. 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
Technical Services - this section is located at the Office of the Director for Library
Services.

Skills in determining the reliability of information:

- Check the author
- Check the date of publication or of update
- Check for citations Check the domain or owner of the site or page
- Check the site design and the writing style
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 for advertising