WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION LITERACY DEPARTMENT
Here you will find electronic - resources related to Libraries and Information Literacy Skills.
WHAT IS LIBRARY?
A library is a collection of sources of information and similar resources, made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing. It provides physical or digital access to material, and may be a physical building or room, or a virtual space, or both. A library's collection can include books, periodicals, newspapers, manuscripts, films, maps, prints, documents, microform, CDs, cassettes, videotapes, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, e-books, audiobooks, databases, and other formats.
The word library derives from the Latin liber, meaning “book,” whereas a Latinized Greek word, bibliotheca, is the origin of the word for library in German, Russian, and the Romance languages.In Latin and Greek, the idea of a bookcase is represented by Bibliotheca and Bibliothēkē (Greek: βιβλιοθήκη): derivatives of these mean library in many modern languages, e.g. French bibliothèque.
A library is organized for use and maintained by a public body, an institution, a corporation, or a private individual. Public and institutional collections and services may be intended for use by people who choose not to—or cannot afford to—purchase an extensive collection themselves, who need material no individual can reasonably be expected to have, or who require professional assistance with their research. In addition to providing materials, libraries also provide the services of librarians who are experts at finding and organizing information and at interpreting information needs. Libraries often provide quiet areas for studying, and they also often offer common areas to facilitate group study and collaboration. Libraries often provide public facilities for access to their electronic resources and the Internet. Modern libraries are increasingly being redefined as places to get unrestricted access to information in many formats and from many sources. They are extending services beyond the physical walls of a building, by providing material accessible by electronic means, and by providing the assistance of librarians in navigating and analyzing very large amounts of information with a variety of digital tools.
The word library derives from the Latin liber, meaning “book,” whereas a Latinized Greek word, bibliotheca, is the origin of the word for library in German, Russian, and the Romance languages.In Latin and Greek, the idea of a bookcase is represented by Bibliotheca and Bibliothēkē (Greek: βιβλιοθήκη): derivatives of these mean library in many modern languages, e.g. French bibliothèque.
A library is organized for use and maintained by a public body, an institution, a corporation, or a private individual. Public and institutional collections and services may be intended for use by people who choose not to—or cannot afford to—purchase an extensive collection themselves, who need material no individual can reasonably be expected to have, or who require professional assistance with their research. In addition to providing materials, libraries also provide the services of librarians who are experts at finding and organizing information and at interpreting information needs. Libraries often provide quiet areas for studying, and they also often offer common areas to facilitate group study and collaboration. Libraries often provide public facilities for access to their electronic resources and the Internet. Modern libraries are increasingly being redefined as places to get unrestricted access to information in many formats and from many sources. They are extending services beyond the physical walls of a building, by providing material accessible by electronic means, and by providing the assistance of librarians in navigating and analyzing very large amounts of information with a variety of digital tools.
Source: https://www.librarianshipstudies.com/2017/07/library.html
WHAT IS INFORMATION LITERACY?
"Information literacy is knowing when and why you need information, where to find it, and how to evaluate, use and communicate it in an ethical manner." Several skills are required to be information literate, therefore you need and understanding of the following:
- A need for information
- The resources available
- How to find information
- The need to evaluate results
- How to work with or exploit results
- Ethics and responsibility of use
- How to communicate or share your findings
- How to manage your findings
“For all societies, Information Literacy is becoming an increasingly important component of not only literacy policies and strategies, but also of global policies to promote human development.” UNESCO (2003) Towards an Information Literate Society
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION LITERACY CURRICULM CONTENT
- The roles and functions of Libraries and Library Personnel
- Library Tools
- Research and Information Sources
- Locating Information within Sources
- The Nature and Value of Infomation
- Using and Organising Infomation
- The Big 6 Information Solving Process
- Genres of Literature
- Intelectual Property
- Citation and Referencing
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION LITERACY NOTES/WORKSHEETS/WEBSITE LINKS/YOUTUBE VIDOES
THE ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF LIBRARIES AND LIBRARY PERSONNEL
In this Module you will learn about the different types of Libraries; their roles and functions and about Library personnel.
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Types of Libraries
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Why is Library Important in School?
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What does your Librarian dp?
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LIBRARY TOOLS
In this module you will find out about the different tools or systems that are used in libraries to organize information.
- Classification System
- Call Numbers
- Cataloguing
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Dewey Decimal System
Retrieved from YouTube 04/09/2023 |
Dewey Decimal System
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Dewey Decimal System Explained
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Fiction and Non-Fiction
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Fiction vs Non Fiction
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Non Fiction & Dewey Decimal System
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Fiction and Non-Fiction
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Fiction and Non-Fiction
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Fiction and Non-Fiction
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NOTES/PDF FILES
- Dewey Decimal Classification System
- Dewey Decimal Classification System Notes
- Dewey Decimal Classification System Chart
- Dewey Decimal Classification System Worksheet - 1
- Dewey Decimal Classification System Worksheet - 2
- Dewey Decimal Classification System Worksheet - 3
- Dewey Decimal Classification System Worksheet - 4
- Dewey Decimal Classification System Worksheet - 5
- Dewey Decimal Classification System Worksheet - 6
- Dewey Decimal Classification System Worksheet - 7
- Categories of Books and Call Numbers
- Fiction Call Numbers Worksheet
- Cataloguing
RESEARCH AND INFORMATION SOURCES
In this module you will learn about the different research and information sources that is normally found in a library. You will also learn how to use them efficiently and effectively when doing your research projects.
FINDING INFORMATION
You may assume, automatically, that academic text books or the internet are the only source of information when you are engaged in a formal study programme. There are, however, many other sources of information which should not be overlooked. Such sources include: newspapers, journals, transcripts from radio or TV programmes, leaflets, photographs and other artefacts (man-made objects). Within the category of books there are many different types and genres, for example: fiction and non-fiction, including dictionaries, encyclopaedias, biographies, almanacs, archives, yearbooks and atlases, to name just a few.
Being able to research and use materials which back up your study or offer different interpretations of your study area is an essential aspect of studying and learning. Primarily you need to be aware of where to look for information, how to access it and how to use it. You must also be able to scrutinise your sources to check that they are relevant and of a suitable nature to be included within your work. There are a lot of different sources of information available to you as a student. The following list cannot hope to cover all sources of information, rather, it contains the main sources you are likely to find useful.
You may assume, automatically, that academic text books or the internet are the only source of information when you are engaged in a formal study programme. There are, however, many other sources of information which should not be overlooked. Such sources include: newspapers, journals, transcripts from radio or TV programmes, leaflets, photographs and other artefacts (man-made objects). Within the category of books there are many different types and genres, for example: fiction and non-fiction, including dictionaries, encyclopaedias, biographies, almanacs, archives, yearbooks and atlases, to name just a few.
Being able to research and use materials which back up your study or offer different interpretations of your study area is an essential aspect of studying and learning. Primarily you need to be aware of where to look for information, how to access it and how to use it. You must also be able to scrutinise your sources to check that they are relevant and of a suitable nature to be included within your work. There are a lot of different sources of information available to you as a student. The following list cannot hope to cover all sources of information, rather, it contains the main sources you are likely to find useful.
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Introduction to Infromation Sources
Retrieved from YouTube 08/09/2023 |
Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Sources
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Print, Broadcast and Online Sources
Retrieved from YouTube 08/09/2023 |
LOCATING INFORMATION WITHIN SOURCES
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THE NATURE AND VALUE OF INFORMATION
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USING AND ORGANISING INFORMATION
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THE BIG 6 INFORMATION SOLVING PROCESS
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GENRES OF LITERATURE
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INTELECTUAL PROPERTY
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CITATION AND REFERENCING
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Types of Information Sources
Retrieved from YouTube 02/07/2019 |
LIBRARY BOOK CARE
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Parts of a Book
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Parts of a Book
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Copying & Stealing
Retrieved from YouTube 28/06/2019
Retrieved from YouTube 28/06/2019