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Journalist and Media Professionals

Journalists and media professionals, including reporters and editors, play a crucial role in informing and educating the public by finding and sharing accurate information. They face challenges such as fast news cycles and the prevalence of fake information, relying on credible sources and various tools, including libraries, for research. Information literacy is essential for journalists to effectively gather, verify, and ethically use information in their work.

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Journalist and Media Professionals

Journalists and media professionals, including reporters and editors, play a crucial role in informing and educating the public by finding and sharing accurate information. They face challenges such as fast news cycles and the prevalence of fake information, relying on credible sources and various tools, including libraries, for research. Information literacy is essential for journalists to effectively gather, verify, and ethically use information in their work.

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JOURNALIST AND MEDIA

PROFESSIONALS

Name : Danish & Ruhma


Submitted to : Dr. Murtaza Ashiq
INTRODUCTION – WHO ARE THEY?

Journalists and media professionals bring us news and stories.

They inform, educate, and entertain us.

Examples:
Reporters, editors, photographers, producers.

Why they matter:


Help us understand the world and make smart decisions.
WHAT DO THEY DO?

Find and share accurate information.

Ask tough questions to uncover the truth.

Work in newspapers, TV, radio, or online platforms.

Face challenges:
Fast news, fake info, and ethical choices.
INFORMATION NEEDS – THE FUEL FOR THEIR
WORK

Facts:
What happened, when, where, who?

Background:
Why it matters, what’s the history?

Updates:
Real-time news to stay current.
INFORMATION NEEDS – THE FUEL FOR THEIR
WORK

Credible sources:
Experts, official reports.

Visuals & Data:


Photos, videos, stats.

Legal/Ethical rules:
What’s okay to publish?
WHERE DO THEY GET INFORMATION?

Interviews with people (eyewitnesses, experts).

Online databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Google).

Archives and public records.

Social media (e.g., Twitter for breaking news).

Libraries for deep research.


CAN LIBRARIES HELP?

Great for:
Facts, background, credible sources.

Examples:
Books, journals, databases (JSTOR, Library of Congress).

Not great for:


Breaking news, fresh visuals.

Bonus:
Librarians can guide research!
LIBRARIES: A STRONG FOUNDATION

Libraries provide deep research and trustworthy info.

But journalists also need:


Internet, interviews, social media.

Best approach:
Use libraries + other tools together.

Example:
Library for history, Twitter for live updates.
INFORMATION LITERACY – WHAT’S THAT?

Skills to find, check, and use information properly.

Based on AACR2 (library rules) and 5 Standards.

Helps journalists work smarter and avoid mistakes.

Key idea: Be accurate, fast, and ethical.


STANDARD 1 & 2 – PLAN AND SEARCH

Standard 1: Know what info you need.


Example:
Make a checklist (Who, What, Where).

Standard 2: Find it quickly and smartly.


Example:
Use keywords in library catalogs or Google.

AACR2 Tip: Look for clear titles and dates.


STANDARD 3 & 4 – CHECK AND USE

Standard 3: Check if info is trustworthy.


Example: Is the author an expert? Is it recent?

Standard 4: Turn info into a clear story.


Example: Use stats for TV, quotes for articles.

AACR2 Tip: Check who wrote it and how it’s formatted.


STANDARD 5 – BE ETHICAL

Understand legal and ethical rules.


Examples: Don’t steal ideas, respect privacy, cite sources.

AACR2 Tip: Check who owns the info (copyright).

Why it matters: Builds trust and avoids trouble.


TYPES OF JOURNALISTS – A DIVERSE
TEAM

News Reporters:
Cover daily events (politics, crime).
Feature Writers:
Tell deeper stories (profiles, communities).
Investigative Journalists:
Uncover secrets (corruption).
Broadcast Journalists:
Report on TV/radio.
Photojournalists:
Capture moments with images.
CONCLUSION

Journalists need info, skills, and ethics to succeed.

Libraries help with research but aren’t enough alone.

Information literacy makes them better at their jobs.

Their work helps us all stay informed and connected.

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