Information Flashcards
it is news or facts about something
information
it is defined by merriam-webster dictionary as “knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction”
information
3 main sources of media and information
indigenous knowledge, library, internet
knowledge that is unique to a given culture and society
indigenous knowlegde
examples of indigenous knowledge
- local knowledge
- unique to every culture and society
- providing roblem solving strategies for communities
- commonly held by communities rather than individuals
- tacit knowledge and therefore difficult to codify
indigenous knowledge is the basis for local-level decision making in:
agriculture, healthcare, food preparation, education, natural resource management, other activities
indigenous knowledge is embedded in what
community practices, institutions, relationships, and rituals
indigenous knowledge is __________ and _______________
dynamic, continuously evolves and innovates
4 types of libraries
academic libraries, public libraries, school libraries, special libraries
serve colleges and universities
academic libraries
serve cities and towns of all types
public libraries
serve students from kindergarten to grade 12
school libraries
are in special environments, such as hospitals, corporations, museums, the military, private businesses, and the government
special libraries
different sources of information in libraries
reference books, circulating books, journal articles, magazine and newspaper articles, world wide web, government sources, primary sources, secondary sources
location of reference books
reference information section (ris)
when to use reference books
if you know very little about your topic
characteristics of reference books
may include background information, factual data, key ideas, important dates, and concepts
location of circulating books
circulation and reserve collection
when to use circulating books
historical and detailed information on a subject
characteristics of circulating books
provides an in-depth examimation of any topic
location of journal articles
serials section
when to use journal articles
if you need scholarly articles or original research
characteristics of journal articles
provide an in-depth research on every specific topic
location of magazine and newspaper articles
serials section
when to use magazine and newspaper articles
up-to-date information about current issues, popular culture, or international, national, and local events
characteristics of magazine and newspaper articles
provide updated information or latest development on current issues or events