MIL FINALS

• Accuracy of information


  Closeness of the report to the actual data
• Archives


  Places where 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


  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


  Means by which culture is preserved, handed down, and adapted
• Indigenous media and information


  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 of network computers that allow user-to-user communication and transfer of data files from one computer to another on the network
• Library


  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


  Publications such as journals, newspapers, or magazines published on a regular basis daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, yearly, etc.
• Reliability of information


  Information is said to be reliable if it can be verified and evaluated
• Timeliness


  Reliability, accuracy, and value of information may vary based on the time it was produced or acquired
• Value of information


  Information is said to be of value if it aids the user in making or improving decisions
• Traditional knowledge are reflection of one's culture. These information serve as a foundation of communication and survival among our ancestors way back then.
• 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 and private firms.
• 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.
• 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
• Characteristics of indigenous knowledge


  • Oral tradition of communication
  • Store information in memories
  • Information exchange is face-to-face
  • Information are contain within the border of the community
• 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 Sections


  • Circulation Section
  • Filipiniana Section
  • Reserve Section
  • Reference Section
  • Periodical Section
  • Archive Section
  • Internet Section
  • AVR Section
  • E-Library Section
  • Law & Graduate Studies Library
  • Special Collections
  • Technical Section
• Circulation Section


  Houses and circulates the major library collection covering the different areas of discipline. 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.
• Filipiniana Section


  Consists of publications about the Philippines, in all its aspects-cultural, political, social, religious, economic, and others regardless of author and imprints. Covers a range of reading materials designed to meet the instructional and research needs of library users.
• Reserve Section


  Houses books which are in demand and limited in copies. Also, in process books and newly acquired books. 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.
• Reference Section Collections


  • Dictionaries
  • Encyclopedias
  • Geographical Sources
  • Yearbooks and Almanacs
  • Handbooks
  • Other Reference Sources
• Reference 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. Practices the "open shelf system"; books are for room use only.
• Periodical 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.
• Archive Section


  Houses materials which depict the history of the university and researches made by faculty and staff. Also, accreditation documents of the University Library.
• Internet Section


  Enables students to have access information through the internet.
• AVR Section


  Provides an audio-visual support service to facilitate the teaching and learning activities of the university through non-print collections.
• 1. Library 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.
• Law & Graduate Studies Library


  Houses the Law and Graduate Studies collection which specifically cater to the Law and GS students.
• Special Collections


  • Kalinga Indigenous Culture and Knowledge Resource Center & Cordillera Collection
  • Gender and Development Collection Corner
  • Knowledge Resource Network-BSP Corner
• Technical Section


  Where the processing and maintenance activities of a library's collection are being done; it involves identification, selection, acquisitions, organization, and preparation.
• Internet


  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.
• 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.
• Skills in determining the reliability of information


  • Check the author
  • Check the date of publication or of update
  • Check for citations
  • Check 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