M5 part 2 Flashcards
info is reliable if it can be
verified and evaluated
trustworthiness of the source
reliability of info
closeness of report to the actual data, depends on the type of info
accuracy of info
measurement of accuracy
forecasts
financial
the report is similar to the actual data
forecasts
values are correct, properly classified, and presented
financial
said to be value if it aids the user in making or improving decisions
value of informations
info gathered daily don’t come from a primary source but are passed on through secondary sources as written/reporter
authority of the source
reliability/ accuracy/ and value of informations may vary based on the time it was produced or acquired
timeliness
different sources
library
collection of sources of infos and similar resources
library
selected by experts and made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing
library
4 types of library
academic
public
school
special
libraries for colleges and universities
academic libraries
libraries for cities and towns
public libraries