Republic of the Philippines

Schools Division of Cotabato City

COTABATO CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – MAIN CAMPUS
Sinsuat Avenue, Cotabato City

MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

MODULE 6 – GROUP 6

MEDIA AND INFORMATION SOURCES

SUBMITTED BY :
LEADER :
Mohamad, Johara E.
MEMBERS :
Mark Luis Encarnation
Norsida Kayao
Gwen Federiso
Hadeya Daniel
Liza Mae Maglinte
Raida Sakal
Fahaliden Macmod

SUBMITTED TO :
Mrs. Hamdiya Sali

Date Reported : __________

Date Submitted : __________

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Definition of Terms

Accuracy of Information
Refers to the closeness of the report to the actual data.
Archives
Are places where the 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 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 if 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, monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, yearly, etc.
Reliability of Information
Information is said to be reliable if it can be verified and evaluated.
Timeless
Reliablity, accuracy, and value of information may vary based on the time it was produced
or aquired.
Value of Information
Information is said to be 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 What is It 7 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:

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. 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 9
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:
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. Acquisitions: 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, 10
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.
Check the author
Check the date of publication
Check for citations
Check for 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