For 100 Level students in Augustine University offering GST 121

1. THE CONCEPT OF INFORMATON

2. 1. ability to perceive information from several
angles;
2. ability to generate information when and where
required;
3. ability to know the various sources of information;
4. ability to care for information for future use;
5. ability to establish the use and values of
information;
6. ability to assess information before adoption and
use;
7. ability to differentiate between good & bad
information;
8. ability to determine individual STANCE in the information
chain;
9. ability to perceive information as a means to an
end;
10. In all…to see information as a necessity for all.
Expectations at the end of the
class

3. Class should describe Info. To
the best of their ability
Then, we look at definition from
the books and establish the fact
that, Information is best defined
as perceived by an individual or
group.

4. Definition from the Books
Encyclopedia…..
Dictionary…..

5. establish the fact that,
Information is best defined as
perceived by an individual or
group

6. ability to generate information
when and where required
Print and Non Print Resources
Oral Sources

7. ability to establish the use and
values of information….discuss
the importance of Info
Importance of Info

8. Oshilalu, H. Adeyinka CLN
GST 121 - USE OF LIBRARY AND STUDY SKILLS
CARE FOR BOOKS
DAY 2 APPENDIX
VENUE – Lecture Room 201, Augustine University, Ilara-Epe

9. BOOK?

10. A Book is a set of written, printed,
illustrated, or blank sheets, made of
ink, paper, parchment or other
materials, fastened together to hinge at
one side
A document of at least 49 text pages
that communicates thoughts, ideas or
information.
A single sheet between a book is a leaf
while each side of the leaf is a page

11. A document of at least 49 text
pages that communicates thoughts,
ideas or information.

12. A Book is a set of written, printed,
illustrated, or blank sheets, made of
ink, paper, parchment or other
materials, fastened together to
hinge at one side
A single sheet between a book is a
leaf while each side of the leaf is a
page

13. Once you are privileged to possess a book, make sure you hold it backwards, from
the side you open the book and not from the side you hold while reading.

14. A book is like a friend. You should
take care of your book even if it's an
old one, to always have it in perfect
shape and non damaged one.
A book is not a toy neither a
weapon, as people do sometimes.

15. Open your book gently and avoid opening it more
than 100 geometrical degrees.

16. Don't use a highlighter or any kind or pens for bookmarking. Instead of that,
use a simple bookmark. You don't need to buy a fancy bookmark, an old piece
of carton or anything thin clean and solid helps
If you really need to
mark a line in your
book. Use a pencil and
underline the words
lightly.
If you want to mark a
whole paragraph or a
line, use parentheses
from the beginning of
the sentence till the
word you want

17. Eat or drink after reading your book. Or take a break eat and drink then wash your
hands. This doesn't mean you can't eat before reading, just remember to wash your
hands before even touching your book.
Don't eat or drink while
reading your book.
Always wash your hands
if you ate something.

18. Your book is your book; Don't give it to someone who simply asked you to borrow it. Only allow someone you
trust VERY well to read the book next to you. Even if you trust someone you can't just give your book to him/her to
read it in his/her place. There are other people in his place too, Do you know or trust them?

19. The best way to keep the book better in its shape is in sleeping position on a horizontal surface. Standing position
seems more practical and logical to you. In fact by time if your book was in standing position, the glue on your book
will be tiered and its papers will come off. Only if your book is squeezed in the library your glue can last for a longer
time. Remember sleeping position can keep the book the way it was forever.
Don't put or leave
your book on your
bed, living room sofas,
chairs

20. Open your book and dust it every month, every two months if you're lazy.
When you dust your books, make sure to dust from the spine outward so that the dirt doesn't
settle in the pocket behind the spine.

21. After dusting it keep it on a safe and high table for more
than an hour.
Take good care of the
binding.
Don't keep your book
upside down when
open; use a bookmark.
Similarly, don't fold
the front or back
cover of your book
back
Keep your book away
of children, sun,
humidity.

22. Place your book gently back in your library and not in a
hurry and brutal, fast squeezing way.

23. If you saw photocopy points and black drops, know that they will permanently stay
on the page. You're not Mr. muscle or Windex and you can't use Tip-ex or any kind of
cleaning product or pen from your school pencil-bag.

24. Make sure the library, the room or the place you put
your book isn't humid.

25. If you're reading your book outside of your house, read it while sitting and not while you're
passing the street, the parking or anywhere while walking or pretending you're reading in
front of the public. You'll end up crashing a car a street light, a fine lady or anyone.

26. Wait until you come out if your bathroom or toilet to continue reading it.Reading on
the toilet can cause serious bottom problems and the bathrooms are usually humid.

27. Enjoy your forever new book.

28. DOs
•DO keep your books in a stable, moderate environment. A good rule of thumb is that if
you’re comfortable, so are your books. Room temperature, around 70 degrees (though
even cooler is better), and a moderate stable relative humidity (around 40-50%) is
best. Too much heat or moisture can speed up deterioration or encourage mold growth.
•DO keep your books away from direct sunlight and other high intensity light. Ultraviolet
and visible light can speed up the deterioration of paper and cause fading or
discoloration of the vibrant colors of book covers or dust jackets.
•DO clean your books regularly by dusting. Simply hold the book closed and wipe the covers and
edges with a plain soft cloth. Vacuuming books with a soft brush attachment can also safely
remove loose dust.
•DO shelve your books upright, and support them with bookends so they won’t slump or become
misshapen. If you have oversize or large, heavy volumes that don’t fit upright on the shelf, store
them flat rather than on their spine or fore edge (side opposite spine).

29. DON'Ts
•DON’T put your bookshelves along exterior walls, where they may experience more temperature and humidity
changes. Try to place them along interior walls.
•DON’T repair damaged covers or paper with pressure-sensitive adhesive tape (the type of tape readily available
in office supply, craft, and drug stores). Often this type of repair, done with even the best of intentions, can cause
more damage over time.
•DON’T use oil or leather dressing on your leather bindings. Contrary to previously held opinion, oil or leather
dressing doesn’t keep leather supple, and it can actually cause deterioration to the volume as the oil or leather
dressing ages. Simply wiping leather bindings with a plain soft cloth is best.
•DON’T pull on the top of the spine when removing books from shelves. This can cause the top of the book’s spine
to break and detach over time. Instead, push back books on either side and grasp the volume you want to remove
at the middle of the spine and pull to remove from the shelf.
•DON’T use self-stick notes, paper clips or rubber bands. Self-stick notes leave a sticky residue that is not good
for paper. Paper clips can rust over time and rubber bands can tear pages or, as they decay, even stick to the
book. Instead, use a slip of acid-free paper as a bookmark.