Abstract
This document summarizes the three activities that were assigned in LI 835. It also describes an outside reading concerning the Global Information Infrastructure and how it relates to individuals and their own information transfer. Lastly, this document contains an analysis of the three assignments and the outside reading as well as a list of resources that show how libraries can cater towards different cultures.

Activity One
Activity one was not a complicated assignment. It was about how ordinary people use information transfer in their everyday lives. Information is transferred through the media, for example, the news on television or the radio. Information is also available online for people to peruse at their leisure. Then, of course, the news is available in written format. People can find information through newspapers, book, or magazines. Each of these sources offers information to the masses, keeping people up to date on what is happening in the world.

Also, described in activity one is the information transfer that takes place between individuals. This type of information transfer is aided by technology like cell phones. Individuals can call, text, instant message, or email friends or family simply by pushing buttons on a cell phone. This is a very convenient way for one to keep in touch. There is also just having a conversation in person with someone. This is the most simple and basic way to transfer information.

In activity one, I had to describe how I transferred information. On an everyday basis, the way that I transfer information the most, is through speaking to another individual or a group of individuals. When this course started I was working at a bank, so I would relate to my customers in a one on one basis. Now, at the end of the course, I am a librarian at an elementary school. In this job, I still transfer information in a one on one or one to many basis. It is almost all though a verbal communication. Personal information transfer is through text messaging or a phone call, but is also accomplished in a face to face conversation.

Activity Two
Through activity two it was discovered how a professor in the education discipline may utilize library resources. Education students are encouraged to use the library and the resources available to their advantage. The Children’s Literature class that was observed was a perfect example of how an educator can employ the benefits of the library in their lessons. The lesson that was taught took place in the library and was partially taught by an information professional.

In this assignment we were asked to find out what were the troubles and victories with information transfer in the groundwork and teaching for a course. Also, how did they make use of library and how can librarians be a helpful asset to educators. Through an interview and observation, the professor made it clear that if she ever needed assistance she would call the library and someone on the staff was there to help. She often collaborated with the library to make her lessons up to date with the correct information. It was made clear that this course is very adept in using the benefits of the library. The educator incorporates the use of the library as often as possible.

Activity Three
Activity three was very similar to activity two. In the third activity instead of observing a class that is in the education field, of which I am familiar, it was in a science field. The course observed was a statistics class. When interviewing this professor I found that the library was never used when planning for this course. The professor didn’t even know that the library was there to help. She claimed at the end of the interview that she was inspired and would check out the library and see how they could help.

In this activity, it was asked that we define “grey literature” and relate it to the course that was observed. This literature is made up of documents that are published by the college or a private organization and are not for sale through a public company. This course did not really have any “grey literature,” This course specifically utilized a textbook that is commonly used in high schools and not just through the college.

Conclusions
These assignments describe the many different ways that information is transferred and how each discipline transfers information in a different way. The extra reading shows that information transfer is in a constant state of change in order to accommodate different cultures and individuals. More so, these projects show how each individual may process information in a way that is best for them. One underlying factor is common in all of the mentioned assignments. This factor is how can libraries better equip the individuals sharing or receiving information in the transfer process. Libraries are available to help educators prepare and deliver the information that needs to be transferred. They are also available for the students that need some assistance on the information being conveyed.

In conclusion, the information transfer process is constantly being reshaped so that individuals, communities, and cultures can learn and grow from each other. Librarians are constantly acquiring new information that will help their patrons keep up with the growing and changing times. They are enabling their patrons by allowing them the pertinent information that will help make the information transfer process as uncomplicated as possible.

Global Information Infrastructure
UNESCO has a report online regarding knowledge societies. If librarians want to contribute to this goal, then cultures must be taken into consideration. It is true that individuals process information in a unique way. However, different cultures process information in ways unique to the group as well. Information may be transferred differently in Asia compared to the way that it is transferred in Kansas. The Global Information Infrastructure is the way that information is transferred on a global scale. It is how each culture can share information with each other. For example there is literature about individuals from different cultures coming to America to pursue an education. These documents help prepare the students travelling to the United States. This information is part of the Global Information Infrastructure. It is bringing the different cultures together to transfer information.

It is important to recognize that each culture may learn differently. Different cultures need to participate in studying the different varieties of knowledge, determining descriptive facts and information, answering “How and Why” questions and behavioral knowledge. Through this study individuals can learn how to transfer information on a bigger level. Libraries are known to create programming for the different cultures that utilize their services. This can help the individuals learn and transfer information on an individual and grander scale, by allowing them to interact with others. Each culture will need to recognize a change in the way of communication and information transfer. By offering different programs and resources to their patrons, libraries can help make these challenges in information transfer smoother and easier for their patrons.

The following is a list of resources that helps libraries cater towards different cultures.

Static List of Resources for Librarians