MIL

• Information


  Facts and figures acquired from learning, research, or communication
• Information Sources


  People, groups, and records from which data is gathered
• Informant


  Someone who provides details about his/her language, values, beliefs, or culture to a researcher
• Library


  Place where literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials are kept but not for sale
• Librarian


  A professional who manages the library; organizes and evaluates books, and other resources stored
• Classifications of Libraries

  • Academic Library
  • Public Library
  • School Library
  • Special Library
• Academic Library


  • Supports the curriculum for universities and educational institutions; also for research in scholarly papers and works
• Public Library


  • Supported by taxes and government. It is accessible to everyone and for public interest. Basic library services are free
• School Library


  • It caters both students and teachers; suited for a specific grade level and subject area
• Special Library


  • It serves a specific group of people, usually based on the discipline
• Special Libraries


  • The Cultural Center of the Philippines Library and Archives
  • Ortigas Foundation Library
  • Lopez Memorial Museum and Library
  • Filipinas Heritage Library
• Five Criteria: Evaluating Sources

  • Authority
  • Accuracy
  • Objectivity
  • Currency
  • Coverage
• Authority


  One who authored or published the information, and also the credibility of the sources
• Accuracy


  Closeness of the report to the actual data; measurement of data accuracy
• Objectivity


  Assess if the author is biased or not through the organization and justification of the information
• Currency


  Date of when the material was published
• Coverage


  Know the scope of the material; compare from one source to another
• Fact-checking


  Confirming the accuracy of information made in a speech, research, news article, or editorial
• Types of Sources

  • Books
  • Articles
  • Newspapers
  • Internet
• Books


  • These are in depth, detailed coverage of a topic and background information
• Book Reference


  A book intended to be consulted for information on specific matters rather than reading from beginning to end
• Book References


  • Dictionary
  • Atlas
• Scholarly Journals


  • Up to date and highly specific for scholars and research
• Trade Publications


  • Targeted towards professionals in a discipline or industry
• Magazines


  • Broad summaries of issues for the general audience
• Newspapers


  • Up to date national or regional information for the general audience
• Newspapers

  • Manila Bulletin
  • The Manila Times
• Internet


  A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication
• The Internet is one of the newest sources of media
• The Internet is faster and more capable than other sources of media
• The Internet allows users to keep in touch with the latest inventions and news
• Email


  The oldest and most universal way to communicate and share information on the Internet
• Social Media


  Allows people to connect in a variety of ways and build communities online
• Online Platforms


  Websites and applications that offer services through the Internet
• Categories of Online Platforms

  • Social Media Platforms
  • Web Search Engines
  • Online Payment System
  • Creative Content Outlets
• Social Media Platforms


  • Internet services that promote social interaction and information shared in virtual communities
• Web Search Engines


  • Internet-based systems that are used to locate information in the World Wide Web
• Online Payment System


  Allows customers to send payment for their purchases
• Creative Content Outlets


  • Offer assistance to individuals and organizations in the development of innovative and engaging multimedia content
• Creative Content Outlets

  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Twitch
  • Facebook