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What type of library serves colleges and universities?
What type of library serves colleges and universities?
Which device revolutionized the way people carried their music with them?
Which device revolutionized the way people carried their music with them?
How is the Film industry treated in the text?
How is the Film industry treated in the text?
What is the main feature of the Electronic Age according to the text?
What is the main feature of the Electronic Age according to the text?
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In what form are messages received in the 'information society'?
In what form are messages received in the 'information society'?
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Which media source is defined as any resource communicating to a general public audience?
Which media source is defined as any resource communicating to a general public audience?
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What kind of library serves students from kindergarten to grade 12?
What kind of library serves students from kindergarten to grade 12?
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How was music carried before the innovation of the Sony Walkman and Discman?
How was music carried before the innovation of the Sony Walkman and Discman?
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What impact did broadcast media have on society according to the text?
What impact did broadcast media have on society according to the text?
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What was the main innovation that allowed sound from flat discs to be played back?
What was the main innovation that allowed sound from flat discs to be played back?
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Study Notes
Special Libraries and Indigenous Media
- Special libraries operate in specialized environments, serving sectors like hospitals, corporations, museums, the military, private businesses, and government.
- Indigenous media refers to original information produced by local groups, reflecting their culture and society, often disseminated through dominant media forms.
Key Concepts in Indigenous Communication
- Indigenous communication involves sharing information via local channels and customary forms.
- Indigenous knowledge is unique to specific cultures, typically transmitted orally and not formally documented.
Understanding the Internet
- The Internet is a global network facilitating diverse information sharing and communication through interconnected networks using standardized protocols.
Evaluating Information
- Essential criteria for evaluating information include:
- Reliability: Trustworthiness of the source
- Accuracy: Correctness of the content
- Value: Relevance and usefulness of the information
- Authority: Credibility of the author
- Timeliness: Currentness of the information
Media and Information Languages
- Language in media encompasses technical codes and conventions used by professionals to convey information effectively.
- Media languages consist of codes, formats, and narrative structures that help interpret media messages.
- Codes are sign systems whose combinations create meaning, forming the basis of semiotics, the study of signs.
Types of Media Codes
- Media literacy empowers citizens with skills to engage with both traditional media and new technologies.
Technology Literacy
- Technology literacy is the skill to responsibly and effectively use technological tools in various contexts.
Information Definitions
- Information is a broad concept encompassing processed data and knowledge stemming from various sources, experiences, and instructions.
Information Literacy
- Information literacy involves recognizing the need for information, locating it, evaluating its quality, and communicating it effectively.
Feedback in Communication
- Feedback serves as a response to activities, providing valuable information back to the source.
Berlo’s SMCR Model of Communication
- A communication model consisting of four components:
- Sender: Originator of the message
- Message: Content the sender wishes to communicate
- Channel: Medium used for transmission (five sensory organs)
- Receiver: Individual or group intended to get the message
Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication
- A foundational model involving:
- Encoder: Person or machine converting ideas into signals
- Decoder: Interpretation of the message into understandable symbols
- Noise: Distractions that affect message clarity, categorized as internal or external.
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Test your knowledge on specialized libraries in various sectors like hospitals, corporations, and the military, as well as topics related to indigenous media, communication, and knowledge. Explore the transmission of information through local channels and the unique knowledge specific to different cultures.
