Lesson 1 Contents:

Learning Objectives

I. The Information Age
* The Information Explosion
* What is Information and Who Produces It?
* Information Anxiety

II. Recording and Storing Information: A Brief History

III. Understanding the
Information Universe: Formats, Sources, and Types
* Information Formats
* Information Sources
* Types of Information

IV. Finding the Information You Seek

V. Key Points to Remember

Lesson One Quiz

Lesson One Exercise

LESSON ONE
INFORMATION AND SOCIETY: FROM CAVE WALLS TO THE INTERNET

Learning Objectives

1. To understand what is meant by the term "information" and why we live in an era often called the “Information Age."
   
   
2. To understand the broad outlines of how information has been recorded, stored, presented, and accessed throughout human history.
   
   
3. To become aware of the types of information sources and types of information that exist.
   
   
4. To understand the 4 types and general purpose of information access tools.
   
   
5. To become familiar with the overall arrangement of the Skyline College Library.

Instructions: Read lesson one and complete the accompanying quiz and exercise.