BLIS-04: Library Cataloguing Theory

Assignment

Total Marks: 100

Answer all questions.

1.1       Define library catalogue. Explain different types of physical forms of library catalogue.

OR

1.2       Describe the implication of Five Laws of library science in the context of library catalogue.                                                                                                                          

2.1       Differentiate between Dictionary and Classified Catalogues and explain various types

            of entries provided in Classified Catalogue.                                                                         

OR

2.2       What is centralized cataloging? Explain briefly various forms of centralization.          

3.1       What is a pseudonymous work? Compare the rules for choice and rendering of pseudonyms in AACR-II and CCC.                                                                                          

OR

3.2       Define subject cataloguing. Explain the problems associated with alphabetical subject     approach.                                                                                                                    

4.1       What is indexing system? Discuss Postulate-based Permuted Subject Indexing (POPSI).                                                                                                                                              

OR

4.2       Discuss the importance and challenges of cataloguing in the Internet and digital library environment.                                                                                                                   

5.0       Write short notes on any two of the following:                                                        

a)      Unit card system

b)      Cataloguing-in-publication (CIP)

c)      Common Communication Format (CCF)