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Information Analysis and Repackaging

Notes • Repackaging of information is rearrangement of physical media in which information has
been presented.
• Repackaging of information refers to the presentation of information in more understand-
able, readable, acceptable and usable forms.
• The aim of repackaging is to enhance the acceptance and use of information products and the
assimilation and recall of their contents.
• Information Repackaging in simple words, is to package information again or transfer from
one form to another in a more attractive formate.
• Literally, Information repackaging is to package the information again, or change from one
form to another.
• Repackaging information could be translated from one language into another, such as trans-
lation, interpretation.
• In today’s modern life, repackaging information becomes important activity, because mil-
lions of people every minute produced information supported by advances in computer tech-
nology and telecommunications.
• Repackaging of information provides an effective way of selecting useful information effec-
tively.
• Information Repackaging in simple words, is to package information again or transfer from
one form to another in a more attractive package.
• Library services tend to focus on means rather than ends.
• The process of repackaging depends on the availability of materials, from research institutes,
government sources, online services and networks, and indigenous knowledge.

1.19 Keywords

Information Analysis : Begins by transforming information into something concrete.
Repackaging of Information : Is rearrangement of physical media in which information has been
presented, which is tailored to the requirements of a specific
clientele.

1.20 Review Questions

1. Who established the Library Company of Philadelphia?
2. Write the concept of information analysis in a nutshell.
3. What do you mean by Information repackaging and library services?
4. What are the basic principles of arrangement?
5. Define principles of presentation.

Answers: Self Assessment

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1. Packaging 2. 1970s 3. 19 century
4. Benjamin Franklin 5. Repackaging of information.
6. (a) Information 7. (a) Process of information consolidation
8. (b) Popular theatre 9. (a) 1665 10. (b) Information

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