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Types of Libraries

Libraries come in many forms, both digital and physical, and contain valuable information but require skills to effectively access. Published books and documents from reputable sources are often considered highly reliable due to processes like peer review and assigned identification numbers. While the internet allows easy access to large amounts of information, the reliability and accuracy can vary greatly and require validation of sources. Indigenous media is also an important form of information transmission that preserves local cultures and allows education in areas not reached by other media; however, alternative media online provides more freedom but also higher risks of bias and inaccuracy.

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Types of Libraries

Libraries come in many forms, both digital and physical, and contain valuable information but require skills to effectively access. Published books and documents from reputable sources are often considered highly reliable due to processes like peer review and assigned identification numbers. While the internet allows easy access to large amounts of information, the reliability and accuracy can vary greatly and require validation of sources. Indigenous media is also an important form of information transmission that preserves local cultures and allows education in areas not reached by other media; however, alternative media online provides more freedom but also higher risks of bias and inaccuracy.

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-Library-

A. Types of libraries
 Academic library
 Public library
 School library
 Special library

These libraries may be either digital or physical in form

B. Skills in accessing information from libraries – Due to the wealth of information in a


library, it is important to know the following:
 The access tool to use
 How the information being accessed may be classified
 The depth of details required—some libraries provide only an abstract of the topic
 More detailed information might require membership or some conformity to set rules of
the source (ex. database).

C. Characteristics of libraries in terms of 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 (International Standard Serial Number)
or ISBN (International Standard Book Number) registration ensures that standards were followed in
producing these materials.

-Internet-

A. Information found on the internet


B. Characteristics of internet information in terms of reliability, accuracy, value, timelines, and
authority of the source
C. Realities of the internet
D. 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.

-Indigenous Media-

The Concept of Indigenous Media and Information


 Indigenous – native; local; originating or produced naturally in a particular region.
 Indigenous Knowledge – knowledge that is unique to specific culture or society; most often it is
not written down.
 Indigenous Communication – 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 – 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.
Importance of Indigenous Media and Information
 Popular media cannot reach some rural areas. While print, broadcast, and new media
have a wide reach, there are still areas forms of media have not reached.
 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.
 Ignoring indigenous media and information can result in development and education
programs that are irrelevant and ineffective.

-The Rise of Alternative Media-


Other alternative forms of communication and distribution have become popular. These include social
media, blogs, and flash mob performances. These alternative forms provide greater freedom and power to
ordinary individuals and are a quicker way if distributing information. The downside is that a lot of the
information being passed around is biased and inaccurate.

Why they have emerged?


 Public credibility of mainstream media
 Advent of information and communication technology
 Changing Media habits and consumer preferences

-Skills in determining the reliability of Information-


a) Check the author. The author’s willingness to be identified is a good indication of reliability.
b) Check the date of publication or of update . While the information may be true, it may not be
reliable if it is outdated and may have lost relevance.
c) Check for citations. Reliable authors have discipline of citing sources of their information.
d) Check the domain or owner of the site or page . The domains education and government are
reserved for academic institutions and the government respectively. Information from such sites
are presented with caution and are usually well-grounded. Site owners may have agenda that
affects the manner by which information is presented.
e) Check the site design and writing style . Credible sources take time to make their information
accessible and easy to comprehend.

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