Finding information in the library

A library can be referred to as an organized collection of information sources made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing. A source is a where information can be found. Different sources fit different information needs. Information sources need to be decided careful to help solve learning and social problems we encounter in our daily lives. Finding information in the library is a matter of determining your needs, then becoming familiar with its layout, organization and arrangement of the various information sources.

How will you evaluate the information that you retrieve from the library, by giving specific examples in one of your subject specialization, using the following criteria on the next page:

Criteria for evaluation information

Appropriateness	Does it have the type and amount of information I need? Is it too popular and lightweight for a university assignment? Is it too academic and advanced for my needs as a first year student? [10 points]
Availability	Is the source readily available? Is the information easy to access? [10 points]
Relevant	Is the information relevant and pertinent to my need? Is the form of information (pictures, charts, videos) useful? [20 points]
Suitability	What information am I able to find in the source? Can I read and understand the information? Is it at a suitable level? [10 points]
Current	Is the information up-to-date? Is the information accurate & useful? [10 points]
Authority	Was the information prepared by an expert or knowledgeable individual (s)? Is the individual qualified to talk on the subject? Does he/she have other publications? Are other viewpoints and theories acknowledged? Have the information been reviewed by peers? Who is the publisher? Does the publisher / organisation have a good reputation in the area? Is it a primary or secondary source? Are original sources listed? [20 points]
Objectivity	Is the information factual or an opinion? Is it objective or subjective? Does it reflect bias? Is there a balance of perspectives, opinions or theories represented? [10 points]
Reliability	Is the information accurate? Are references to other sources provided? Does the source provide supporting evidence? [10 points]
TOTAL	[100 POINTS]