Media and Information Sources

A set of flashcards covering key concepts related to media and information literacy.

Media and Information Literacy (MIL)

The skills and knowledge needed to access, evaluate, and use information effectively.

Library

A place where literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials are kept for use but not for sale.

Academic Library

Serves colleges and universities by providing resources for academic study.

Public Library

Essential community centers offering free access to resources for lifelong learning.

School Library

Serves students from kindergarten to grade 12 with educational resources.

Special Library

Caters to specific organizations or professions, offering tailored resources.

Indigenous Media

Forms of media expression produced and circulated by indigenous peoples as means of communication.

Indigenous Knowledge

Knowledge unique to a specific culture or society, often not documented in written form.

Indigenous Communication

Transmission of information through local channels that preserve and adapt culture.

Internet

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Reliability of Information

Information is reliable if it can be verified and trusted.

Accuracy of Information

Refers to the closeness of the report to actual data.

Value of Information

Information is valuable if it aids in making or improving decisions.

Authority of the Source

Refers to the credibility of the author or source of information.

Timeliness of Information

Reliability, accuracy, and value may change based on the time of production.