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Wednesday, 19 February 2014 05:54

BLIS-07 Information Technology Basics-June 2011

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BACHELOR OF LIBRARY INFORMATION AND SCIENCE 

June, 2011

BLS-7 : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY : BASICS

1.1 Describe different generations of computers with their features.

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1.2 Explain the meaning and scope of reprography and micrography. Discuss their roles in libraries

2.1 What are the components of a digital computer ? Describe their functions with the help of a diagram.

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2.2 Discuss different types of transmission media in telecommunications.

3.1 What do you understand by operating systems ? Explain its different types.

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3.2 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using commercial software packages.

4.1 What is MARC format ? Explain the structure of MARCH format.

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4.2 What are the objectives of a network ? Explain the range of network services for libraries.

5.0 Write notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each) :-

(a) Protocols in telecommunications.

(b) Functions of library management systems

(c) Network topology

(d) Search engines

(e) Intranet 

 

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Wednesday, 19 February 2014 05:50

BLIS-06 Information Services-June 2011

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BACHELOR OF LIBRARY INFORMATION AND SCIENCE

June, 2011

BLS-6 : INFORMATION SERVICES

1.1 Explain the concept 'information'. Now the term 'information' is considered different from the terms 'data' and 'knowledge' ? Do you feel that in the context of library and information science this distinction is necessary ?

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1.2 Enumerate various groups of information users and explain the purposes for which they need information.

2.1 Give an overview of the impact of IC-f in various information services provided by libraries.

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2.2 Mention the different types of information service agencies that are considered as facilitators for information transmission. Describe their functions.

3.1 What do you understand by anticipatory reference and information services ? Describe their different types.

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3.2 Discuss the needs and functions of documentation and information centers. Describe

the services and products that are expected from them.

4.1 What is meant by long range reference service ? Explain the steps that may be employed in providing these services.

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4.2 Explain the characteristics of current awareness services. Briefly describe their types.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (about 300 words each) :

(a) Value of information services

(b) Information analysis

(c) SDI system components

(d) Online searching and databases

(e) ADONIS. 

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Wednesday, 19 February 2014 05:47

BLIS-05 Reference & Information Source-June 2011

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June, 2011

BLS-5 : REFERENCE & INFORMATION SOURCES

1.1 Define and explain the concept 'subject bibliography'. Describe its various types.

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1.2 What are indexing and abstracting periodicals ? Describe their need, functions and qualities.

2.1 Discuss the criteria for evaluation of dictionaries.

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2.2 Discuss the various uses of encyclopedias.

3.1 Enumerate the various types of ready reference sources. Describe the scope and purpose of any three types.

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3.2 Define the term 'patent'. Briefly trace its history and explain how patents act as sources of information.

4.1 Define and explain the terms 'maps' and 'atlases'. Enumerate their types and describe their uses.

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4.2 Explain the term 'mass media'. Elaborate on 'print media'.

5.0 Answer any fourteen questions choosing at least three from each category.

5.1 Na me any one title for each of the following categories :

(a) An English language bibliography

(b) An international year book

(c) An unabridged English dictionary

(d) A national biography

(e) A multi-volume encyclopedia

5.2 What information can be found in the following sources Indian Books in Print World Book Atlas Applied Science and Technology Index Social Science Citation Index Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory 

 

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Wednesday, 19 February 2014 05:43

BLIS-04 Library Cataloguing Theory-June 2011

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June, 2011

BLS-4 : LIBRARY CATALOGUING THEORY

1.1 Define 'library catalogue' and elucidate its purpose. Explain the implied guidelines of the five laws of library science for a library catalogue.

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1.2 Explain the data elements of the main entry according to CCC with examples.

2.1 Mention the qualities of a good physical form of the library catalogue. Which physical form of the catalogue would you prefer for your library and why ? Discuss.

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2.2 What do you understand by inner Form of a library Catalogue Explain. Bring out the differences between a Dictionary Catalogue and a Classified Catalogue with reference to heir structure and provision for adding new subjects. Give your answer in a tabular form.

3.1 State the need for a good filing system for a library Catalogue. Explain with example he prominent filing problems and the respective solutions as provided in ALA filing rules.

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3.2 What is a pseudonymous work ? Explain its treatment in AACR 2 R.

4.1 Describe the concept of chain indexing with example and discuss its merits and demerits.

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4.2 Briefly describe the main features of 'Library of Congress Subject Headings List'.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following

(about 300 words each) :

(a) Catalogue codes

(b) Pre-natal cataloguing

(c) Reference entries

(d) Machine formats

(e) Centralised cataloguing

 

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Wednesday, 19 February 2014 05:38

BLIS-O3 Library Classification Theory-June 2011

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June, 2011

BLS-3 : LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY

1.1 Describe different modes of formation of subjects with suitable examples.

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1.2 Define library classification and explain how the universe of knowledge has been mapped in DDC scheme.

2.1 Describe the principles of facet sequence. Illustrate their use in colon classification scheme.

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2.2 Define the concept of common isolates. Explain their uses in DDC and UDC schemes.

3.1 What is meant by mnemonics ? Discuss their various kinds found in library classification schemes.

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3.2 Discuss the salient features of DDC scheme. Explain the reasons of its popularity all over the world.

4.1 Discuss the features of colon classification which make it a freely faceted and analytico - synthetic scheme of classification.

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4.2 Explain how societies and research groups contribute to the development of library

classification.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following

(in about 300 words each)

(a) Book number

(b) Attributes and characteristics

(c) Subject approach to information

(d) Depth schedules

(e) Array and chain 

 

 

 

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Wednesday, 19 February 2014 05:30

BLIS-02 Library Management-June 2011

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June, 2011

BLS-2 : LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

1.1 What do you understand by library management ? Explain the Fayol's principles of management indicating their relevance in library management.

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1.2 Define "Management Information System (MIS)". Discuss the characteristics and advantages of MIS.

2.1 Explain the governing principles of book selection enunciated by Drury and Dewey.

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2.2 Define the term 'periodical'. Discuss the stages involved in ordering procedure of periodicals. Describe the advantages and disadvantages in placing order through an Indian subscription agent.

3.1 What is stacking ? Discuss the different methods of stacking.

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3.2 Explain the term 'human resources development (HRD)'. Discuss the various aspects concerning HRD mechanism.

4.1 Describe the components of participative management. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of participative management. Explain how it works in libraries and information centres.

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4.2 Explain various methods of library budgeting with their merits and demerits.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following

(in about 300 words each) :

(a) Scientific management

(b) Acquisition of non book materials

(c) Browne charging system

(d) Total Quality Management (TQM) in libraries

(e) Importance of financial audit. 

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Wednesday, 19 February 2014 05:19

BLIS-01Library And Society-June2011

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June, 2011

BLS-1 : LIBRARY AND SOCIETY

1.1 Explain the implications of the Five Laws of library science in the wider context of documentation and information work.

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1.2 Discuss the characteristics and functions of Public Libraries.

2.1 Discuss the key components of an ideal college library.

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2.2 Define special library. Discuss its features keeping in view the services it provides.

3.1 What do you understand by user education ? Discuss its goals and objectives.

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3.2 What is the philosophy behind the concept of resource sharing in libraries ? Explain the development of resource sharing in India with special reference to INFLIBNET.

4.1 Discuss the model public library acts/bills in India.

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4.2 Discuss the aims and objectives of a library association. Discuss the activities of IASLIC.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following

(in about 300 words each) :

(a) INIS

(b) Information Analysis Centres.

(c) NASSDOC

(d) Librarianship as a profession

(e) NAPLIS 

 

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Tuesday, 18 February 2014 06:45

BLIS-O7 June-2012 Information Technology

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June, 2012

BLS- 7 : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY : BASICS

1.1 Define the term 'Information Technology'. Distinguish between reprographic and micrographic technologies.

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1.2 What do you understand by computer hardware ? Describe the components of a computer system.

2.1 Explain the concept of communication networks. Discuss their different types with examples.

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2.2 Identify at least five software packages available for information storage and retrieval in libraries. Discuss any two of them in detail.

3.1 What are house-keeping operations ? Discuss the functions of circulation control system of a computerised library.

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3.2 What do you understand by Information Retrieval System (IRS) ? Discuss the components of IRS.

4.1  Briefly explain the basic functions of a library management system.

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4.2 Define 'network architecture'. Explain the basic network topologies with suitable examples.

5.0  Write short notes on  any three  of the following

(in about  300  words each):

(a)  Desk top publishing

(b)  Telecommunication protocols

(c)  Features of MAITRAYEE

(d)  KWIC Vs. KWOC index

(e)  INFLIBNET 

 

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Tuesday, 18 February 2014 06:39

BLIS-06 June 2012 Information Service

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June, 2012

BLS-6 : INFORMATION SERVICES

1.1  Define 'information'. Discuss the various activities and process which help in information generation.

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1.2  Explain the terms 'Information Source' and Information Resource'. Discuss the functions of information resources as identified by Levitan.

2.1  Discuss the impact of information technology on information services.

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2.2  Define the term 'information behaviour'. Differentiate between users actual and verbal behaviour. Discuss how do you study both the behaviours of users ?

3.1 Enumerate the steps involved in planning a documentation/information centre. Discuss its functions.

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3.2  Define reference service. Discuss its need and purpose.

4.1 What do you understand by anticipatory information services ? Describe any two of them.

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4.2  Differentiate between reference service and literature search service. Describe the steps involved in the latter.

5.0  Write short notes on  any three  of the following

(in about)  300  words each :-

(a)  Approaches to information

(b)  Value of information services

(c)  Long range reference service

(d)  ADONIS

(e)  Contents - by - journal service. 

 

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