Mil Module 6

MEDIA AND
INFORMATION
SOURCES
INDIGENOUS SOURCES
According to UNESCO( United Nations Educational , Scientific

and Cultural Organization, INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
includes local knowledge shared by society and culture. Meaning,
this kind of knowledge is not universal.
Exam: Rituals done by some tribes in honouring their” exclusive

“ gods are known by others, hence, the ritual becomes a unique
knowledge to them.
• UNESCO also emphasized that this kind of knowledge,
is the basis for agriculture, food, preparation, health
care, education, conservation and the wider range of
their activities.
• Meaning, it is acknowledge that indigenous knowledge
is crucial in sustaining the condition of different
societies and cultures.
JEANNETTHE CANSING SERRANO
• Former chairperson of the National Commission on Indigenous
Peoples, discussed the different kinds of indigenous or traditional
kinds of knowledge.
1. TRADITONAL MEDICINES AND HEALTH CARE
2. TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURE
3. TRADITIONAL CULTURE EXPRESSION
a. music and dances
b. literature
c. weaving
4. REALATED GENERIC RESOURCES
TRADITONAL MEDICINES AND HEALTH CARE
• When it comes to health care, it is undeniable to say that these

indigenous people resort to different kinds of rituals, depending on the
case.
Exam:
TINGGUNIAN- practices dawak, or the ritual intended for couples to bear
child/children.
UD-UDONG- which is to free a sick person form spirits that inhabit his or
her body.
DUMAGAT- believes in putting ashes on the umbilical cord of new born,
to help assist the healing process.
TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURE
• The Philippines is known as an agricultural country because of

the massive production of different agricultural products like
corn, sweet potato, and others.
• Rice , being most consumed product , is often give importance
by most ethnic groups.
• Modern technology, has offered new innovative methods of
farming, these ethnic groups still adhere to their traditional
practices.
TRADITIONAL CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS
• Cultural expressions are ways of indigenous people
in practicing different activities that reflect their
traditions.
1. Music and dances

- Different ethnic groups are mainly used rituals for feast, harvest festivities, and other
religious and social ceremonies or activities.
2. Literature
- there are several variations like legends of their own origin, riddles proverbs, chants songs,
and poetry. HudHud of Ifugao in the north. This form of literature reflect their customs,
beliefs, and traditions.
3. Weaving
- it is most visual representation of cultures and traditions of different ethnic groups.
- this includes indigenous weaving textile, mat, basket, rattan furniture, architecture, and
wood sculpture. This practice expresses their pride.
RELATED GENETIC RESOURCES
• Different variations for each product or different kinds of medical herbs
are also present. These, of course, grown and cultivated by the primitive
indigenous people.
• Clearly there is a rich background of indigenous knowledge in the
country. These serves as sources of information for a lot of people.
• Republic Act No. 8371, it ensures information are safeguard. “ An act
of to recognize, protect, and promote indigenous people, establishing
implementing mechanisms, appropriating funds therefor, and for other
purposes. “
• In the end, no matter how primitive tis kind of
information is, it still given much importance
because of its relevance on how people perceive
information nowadays.
Lesson 2 LIBRARY SOURCES
• ROLES OF LIBRARIES IN THE SOCIETY
Historically, libraries were the first sources of information that
enticed people who yearned for knowledge.
How are libraries still important to the society?
These are just some of the reasons, as discussed in the study of
KROLAK( 2005)
Reasons how library is important to the
society
FACILITATORS OF INFORMATION
- Meaning libraries are passive establishments , with the sole purpose,
they help people providing information if needed by someone.
- Nowadays, libraries are not only for the said purpose, they help people
to obtain right information using convenient kind of in formation source.

CUSTODIANS OF NATIONAL AND CULTUREAL RICHES
- libraries are also capable of storing archival files of the past that may
be shared with the future generations. Because of this, national and culture
background information are safety kept.

INNOVATORS OF INFORMATION-SEEKING
PRACTICES
• There are libraries today that are considered hybrids in terms of

maintaining the traditional kind of library while also adapting to
technological advancement offering online privileges like free access to
the internet.
• Perhaps, this kind of innovationcan help libraries justify their relevance
in the society despite of the internet age.
FACILITATOR OF OTHER ACTIVITIES.
• In some libraries, thee are a number of activities that may help the learning of the
people. Some of the authors readings, creative writing classes, introduction to
information and communication technologies and the internet, reading groups,
discussions, art classes like drama, poetry, and song.

What libraries can offer?
HENRY WARDBEECHER
• Who was an American clergyman, “ the library is not a luxury,
but on of the necessities of life”. Hence information is indeed
necessity.
Some of the service of the library
BOOKS
• Are the most common information resources in the library.
These books can vary from educational textbook like sciences,
or fictional like Shakepeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
MAGAZINES
• Libraries are also acknowledge the importance of

magazines as information sources.
NEWSPAPER
• Being one of the first printed materials in the history, news papers play a
vital role in providing people relevant information. It provides timely
article that happens in our society.

JOURNALS
• Journals are research-oriented articles that are more in-depth compared
to newspaper. This kind of source offers deeper discussion of topics.
Mostly references preferred for studies are anchored by the this
information sources.
MAPS
• Maps are visual representations of geographical information. This can be
highly beneficial in obtaining information about places.

DIGITAL SOURCES
• Libraries are also able to adapt to change. Meaning, as technology
advances, sources from this avenue also improves. There are also digital
information sources that the library can offer; CD’s , tapes, and even
films.
CLASSSIFICATION SYSTEM
Books are the most common references that can be
found in the library. In order to avoid confusion on
how they are categorized, there are formulated ways
that can be followed:

DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM
• First published by MELVIL DEWEY in the United States in
1876, the DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM is used for small
library collection. It uses numbers in classifying books.
- 000- Generalities 600- Technology( Applied Sciences)
- 100- Philosophy and Psychology 700- The Arts
- 200- Religion 800- Literature and Rhetoric
- 300- Social Science 900- Geography and History
- 400- Languages
- 500- Natural Sciences
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SYSTEM
• This patterned after the Library Congress of America, it was designed for a large
collection. Instead number, this classification used LETTERS.
- A- General Works G-Geography, Anthropology

- B- Philosophy, Psychology and Religion H- Social Sciences
- C- Auxiliary Science of History J- Political Science
- D- History ( General) History of Europe K- Law
- E- History- America L- Education
- F- History- America M- Music
- N- Fine Arts
- P- Language and Literature
- Q- Science
- R- Medicine
- S- Agriculture
- T- Technology
- U- Military Science
- V- Naval Science
- Z- Bibliography, Library Science, Information Resources
• These codes are helpful for organizing sources that may be too
difficult to find.
• With these offers and services, LIBRARIES can be an ideal
place when sources of information can be found. Regardless of
technology advancement, still library best offers of information.

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MEDIA AND

According to UNESCO( United Nations Educational , Scientific

Exam: Rituals done by some tribes in honouring their” exclusive

• When it comes to health care, it is undeniable to say that these

• The Philippines is known as an agricultural country because of

1. Music and dances

- Meaning libraries are passive establishments , with the sole purpose,

they help people providing information if needed by someone.

to obtain right information using convenient kind of in formation source.

background information are safety kept.

• There are libraries today that are considered hybrids in terms of

people. Some of the authors readings, creative writing classes, introduction to

information and communication technologies and the internet, reading groups,

discussions, art classes like drama, poetry, and song.

but on of the necessities of life”. Hence information is indeed

• Libraries are also acknowledge the importance of

vital role in providing people relevant information. It provides timely

article that happens in our society.

to newspaper. This kind of source offers deeper discussion of topics.

Mostly references preferred for studies are anchored by the this

highly beneficial in obtaining information about places.

Books are the most common references that can be

found in the library. In order to avoid confusion on

how they are categorized, there are formulated ways

that can be followed:

- A- General Works G-Geography, Anthropology

• With these offers and services, LIBRARIES can be an ideal

place when sources of information can be found. Regardless of

technology advancement, still library best offers of information.

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