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What primary function does an academic library serve?
Which type of library is primarily funded by taxes and open to the public?
What is a key characteristic of school libraries?
What distinguishes a special library from other types of libraries?
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Which of the following libraries is recognized as the largest library in the world?
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Which type of library provides materials specifically curated for academic institutions?
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What type of library focuses on instruction and educational support for students?
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What is a common source of funding for public libraries?
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What type of library primarily supports the curriculum of an educational institution?
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Which library is funded primarily by taxes and is open to the public?
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What is the primary purpose of a School Library?
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Which library serves specific groups of people with curated collections?
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Which library is the first public library in the Philippines?
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Which of the following defines the environment where Special Libraries are typically found?
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Which library type is designed to serve students from Kindergarten to Grade 12?
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What is a defining characteristic of a Public Library?
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Which library type is officially designated to serve the educational curriculum?
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In what setting would you typically find a Special Library?
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What is the primary purpose of the Internet?
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Which domain indicates a non-profit organization?
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Why is it important to check the date of publication when evaluating information?
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for evaluating sources?
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What is the significance of checking for citations in a source?
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Which protocol is commonly used for interconnecting networks in the Internet?
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What does a .mil domain signify?
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How can you verify the reliability of the information based on the source of publication?
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What is the primary purpose of indigenous media as defined in the content?
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Indigenous knowledge (IK) is primarily characterized by which of the following?
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Which characteristic is NOT associated with indigenous media?
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Which of the following pairs are examples of indigenous peoples mentioned in the content?
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How does indigenous media promote community involvement?
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What is one major difference between indigenous knowledge and traditional academic knowledge?
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Which of the following statements about indigenous media is true?
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What is the effect of face-to-face exchanges in indigenous media?
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Study Notes
Library Overview
- Libraries are buildings or organizations with collections of books and materials available for reading or borrowing.
- Four major types of libraries include Academic, Public, School, and Special libraries.
Four Major Types of Libraries
- Academic Library: Supports curriculum of colleges and universities.
- Public Library: Funded by governmental taxes, open to the general public.
- School Library: Serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, providing educational materials.
- Special Library: Located in specialized environments like hospitals, corporations, and military facilities.
Largest Libraries
- The Library of Congress (LoC) in the USA is the largest library worldwide, housing over 158 million documents.
- The National Library of the Philippines serves as the official national library of the Philippines.
Indigenous Media
- Indigenous media is owned and managed by indigenous peoples, focusing on culturally appropriate information.
- Aimed at reflecting community needs, interests, visions, and using local languages and materials.
Indigenous Knowledge
- Unique, local knowledge specific to a culture or society, differing from the global knowledge produced by formal institutions.
- Emphasizes oral tradition and face-to-face information exchange, often embedded within local communities.
Indigenous Peoples Examples
- Includes groups such as Aeta, Dumagat, Igorot, Ibaloi, Tausog, Mandaya, Blaan, Lumad, Badjao, Tboli, and Mamanwa.
Internet as an Information Source
- The internet is a global network offering diverse information and communication facilities.
- It's comprised of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.
Evaluating Information Reliability
- Check the author’s credentials and expertise.
- Verify the publication date or last update.
- Look for citations to credible sources.
- Assess the domain (.com for commercial, .edu for educational, .mil for military, .gov for government, .org for nonprofits).
Criteria for Source Evaluation
- Reliable evaluation involves checking the source's authenticity based on authorship, recency, citations, and domain authority.
- Tools and methodologies for assessment are developed based on academic insights.
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Test your knowledge on the various sources of information such as libraries, indigenous media, and the internet. This quiz will help you distinguish between these different mediums and understand their significance. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their information literacy skills.
