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BLIS-O5 June 2012 Reference & Information Source
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BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND SCIENCE
June, 2012
BLS- 5 : REFERENCE & INFORMATION SOURCES
1.1 Describe the different types of reference queries. Discuss the role of computers in reference service.
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1.2 Explain the concept of bibliographical control. Describe the activities of various organizations in
2.1 Enumerate different types of dictionaries with examples. Explain the criteria for evaluating a dictionary.
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2.2 Trace the history of standards and describe their importance. List some of the sources of information on standards.
3.1 Discuss statistical information sources with examples.
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3.2 What type of information is provided by biographical sources ? Describe the criteria of evaluating biographical sources.
4.1 Discuss the role of a referral centre as a source of information and explain how a referral centre is different from a library ?
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4.2 Describe the different categories of information institutions with reference to their special characteristics. Answer any fourteen questions choosing at least three from each category :
5.1 Name any one title for each of the following categories :
(a) Children's encyclopaedia
(b) Abstracting periodical
(c) Manual
(d) Industrial directory
(e) Bi - lingual dictionary
5.2 What information can one find from the following sources ?
(a) Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA).
(b) Press in
(c) Whitaker's Almanac.
(d) Social Science Citation Index.
(e) Indian National Bibliography.
5.3 Describe the scope of the following reference books :
(a) Statesman's Yearbook
(b) Subject Guide to Books in Print
(c) Roget's Thesaurus
(d) Statistical Abstracts of
(e) The Times Atlas of the World
5.4 Name at least one source for answering each of the following questions :
(a) What is the definition of "bibliometrics"?
(b) How the word 'entomology' originated ?
(c) Where is
(d) What are the weights and measures of
(e) What is the full form of IPR ?
BLIS-04 June-2012 Library Cataloguing
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June, 2012
BLS-4 : LIBRARY CATALOGUING THEORY
1.1 Discuss how a library catalogue is different from a bibliography, and other library records and trade catalogues.
OR
1.2 Explain the inner forms of a library catalogue. Differentiate between a classified and a dictionary catalogue.
2.1 Discuss with suitable examples different entries for a classified catalogue.
OR
2.2 Identify different parts of the main entry according to AACR2R. Describe them with
appropriate illustration.
3.1 Discuss the significance of ISBD in standardisation of bibliographic record format. Describe the different areas of ISBD (G).
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3.2 What are the major problems faced in cataloguing non-print media ? Describe the structure of their bibliographic descriptions according to AACR2R.
4.1 What do you understand by an indexing system ? Describe the features of pre-coordinate and post-coordinate indexing systems.
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4.2 Highlight the salieht features of Library of Congress Subject Heading with suitable examples.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following
(in about 300 words each) :
(a) Analytical entries
(b) Alphabetico - classed catalogue
(c)
(d) MARC project
(e) PRECIS
BLIS-04June-2012 Library Cataloguing
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June, 2012
BLS-4 : LIBRARY CATALOGUING THEORY
1.1 Discuss how a library catalogue is different from a bibliography, and other library records and trade catalogues.
OR
1.2 Explain the inner forms of a library catalogue. Differentiate between a classified and a dictionary catalogue.
2.1 Discuss with suitable examples different entries for a classified catalogue.
OR
2.2 Identify different parts of the main entry according to AACR2R. Describe them with
appropriate illustration.
3.1 Discuss the significance of ISBD in standardisation of bibliographic record format. Describe the different areas of ISBD (G).
OR
3.2 What are the major problems faced in cataloguing non-print media ? Describe the structure of their bibliographic descriptions according to AACR2R.
4.1 What do you understand by an indexing system ? Describe the features of pre-coordinate and post-coordinate indexing systems.
OR
4.2 Highlight the salieht features of Library of Congress Subject Heading with suitable examples.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following
(in about 300 words each) :
(a) Analytical entries
(b) Alphabetico - classed catalogue
(c)
(d) MARC project
(e) PRECIS
BLIS-03 June-2012 Library Classification Theory
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June, 2012
BLS-3 : LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY
1.1 Explain the following pair of terms with suitable examples.
(a) Universe and entity
(b) Group and class
(c) Attribute and characteristics
(d) Categories, facets and isolates
OR
1.2 What do you understand by library classification ? Discuss its functions.
2.1 Briefly explain the methodology for the study of subjects.
OR
2.2 Explain the different kinds of phase relations with suitable examples.
3.1 Give a descriptive account of the evaluation of DDC scheme.
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3.2 'CC is a fully - facted analytico - synthetic scheme of classification ? Discuss with suitable examples.
4.1 Make a comparative study of DDC 19thed. with DDC 20thed.
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4.2 Discuss the salient features of different versions of CC.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words) :
(a) APUPA arrangement
(b) Postulate of levels
(c) Special auxiliaries of UDC
(d) Relative index of DDC
(e) Book Number in CC
BLIS-O2 June-2012 Library Management
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June, 2012
BLS-2 : LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
1.1 Explain the general principles of management proposed by different thinkers.
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1.2 Discuss the preliminary considerations to be kept in mind while designing library building.
2.1 Briefly discuss the different types of tools used for book selection in a library , with suitable examples.
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2.2 Differentiate between primary and secondary documents. Briefly discuss different types of primary documents.
3.1 Describe the Browne charging system discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
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3.2 What is participative management and how does it work in an information organisation ? Describe the merits and demerits of participative management in libraries.
4.1 Discuss the methods of financial estimation for libraries. Explain how planning of expenditure is done in libraries ?
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4.2 Describe the need and advantages of a budgetary control system . Explain why financial audit is necessary in libraries ?
5.0 Write notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each) :
(a) User Studies
(b) Problems in acquisition of periodicals
(c) Budgetary Norms and Standards
(d) Formal and Informal Organisational Structures.
(e) Stack Guides.
BLIS-01 June-2012 Library And Society
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June, 2012
BLS-1 : LIBRARY AND SOCIETY
1.1 State the five laws of library science. Discuss the implications of the first law on libraries.
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1.2 Discuss the recommendations of some of the committees relating to the development of public and academic libraries in
2.1 State the objectives of a school library. Describe the collection building and services of a secondary school library.
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2.2 What is a special library ? Describe it from the point of view of its type of collection and services.
3.1 Compare the Andhra Pradesh public libraries Act, 1960 with the Maharashtra Public Libraries Act, 1967.
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3.2 Discuss the significance of 'user studies'. Describe the different types of users and their characteristics.
4.1 State the objectives of resource sharing. How does INFLIBNET propose to achieve these objectives ?
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4.2 Give an account of the objectives and activities of IASLIC.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following
(in about 300 words each ) :
(a) Subscription libraries in the
(b) Model public libraries Act of S.R. Ranganathan
(c) A-V aids in user education
(d) Objectives of RRRLF
(e) Value - added patent information system
BLIS-07
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June, 2013
BLS-7 : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY : BASICS
1.1 Explain the characteristics of a computer and discuss the significant features of modern computer technology.
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1.2 What is application software ? Discuss the components which are essential for its design. Describe the commonly used software packages.
2.1 Describe the functional components of a telecommunication network. Discuss the importance of standards and protocols in this regard.
OR
2.2 Describe the salient features of CDS/ISIS (micro-version).
3.1 Discuss the objectives and essential functional requirements of automated circulation system.
OR
3.2 What is SDI ? Explain the components of an SDI system.
4.1 What are the different groups of databases available on CD-ROM ? Discuss the selection criteria of databases on CD-ROM. List the hardware and software requirements for searching CD-ROM databases.
OR
4.2 Explain the methodology of information system planning, analysis and design.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following :
(in about 300 words each) :
(a) Truncation
(b) Subject directories
(c) Delnet
(d) Network services
(e) Characteristics of www
BLIS-O6
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June, 2013
BLS-6 : INFORMATION SERVICES
1.1 Explain the meaning and characteristics of the term 'information' in the context of library and information science. How the social science information can be grouped in different categories ? Illustrate with examples.
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1.2 Discuss the need for information in various spheres citing examples from your own
experiences.
2.1 Define and explain information sources, information resources and information services. In the context of use and users of information, how the value of information services can be judged ?
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2.2 What is meant by Value-added information services ? Discuss the attributes and functions of information services that could be considered adding value.
3.1 Explain the factors that necessitate the provision of reference services in libraries.
OR
3.2 What is SDI ? Explain the functional phases of SDI.
4.1 What is meant by document delivery service ? Discuss the factors that govern the efficiency of such a service.
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4.2 Discuss the recent trends in document delivery service and the role of international organizations on this aspect.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following
(in about 300 words each) :
(a) Use and user studies
(b) Steps in planning of documentation and information centres.
(c) Methods of bibliographical compilation
(d) Contents-by-journal service.
(e) Advantages of online searching of database
BLIS-04
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June, 2013
BLS-5 : REFERENCE & INFORMATION SOURCES
1.1 What do you understand by reference service ? Discuss how advances in Information Technology have improved the efficiency of reference service provided by the library.
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1.2 Differentiate between a general and a subject encyclopaedia. Describe the criteria for evaluating an encyclopaedia.
2.1 Define a National Bibliography and describe its characteristics. Briefly describe Indian National Bibliography.
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2.2 Describe briefly the types of reference sources for providing information on current affairs. Discuss their limitations.
3.1 Enumerate different types of biographical information sources. How do you evaluate a biographical information source ?
OR
3.2 State the importance of statistical information sources. What are the problems associated with such sources ?
4.1 Discuss the importance of Institutions as sources of information. What are the types of institutions that have evolved over a period of time ?
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4.2 Describe different category of humans as sources of information. Mention the limitations in using them as sources of information.
5.0 Answer any fourteen questions. Choosing atleast three from each category :
5.1 Write any one title for each of the following category :
(a) English language unabridged Dictionary.
(b) Subject Encyclopaedia
(c) An International Year Book
(d) Subject Handbook
(e) Professional Directory
5.2 What information can be found in the following sources :
(a) Chambers world Gazetteer
(b) Whitakar's Almanac and Book of facts
(c) German - English Technical and
Engineering Dictionary
(d)
(e) Swamy's Handbook for Central Government Servants.
5.3 Describe the scope of the following reference books :
(a) Biological Abstracts
(b) British National Bibliography.
(c)
(d) Directory of Indian scientific periodicals
(e) Directory of scientific Research Institutions in
5.4 Mention the sources of information answering following questions :
(a) Brief description of pyramids
(b) Annual output of PhDs from different
(c) Historical Monuments of
(d) Names and addresses of companies in
(e) Unabbreviated form of WHO.
BLIS-04
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June, 2013
BLS-4 : LIBRARY CATALOGUING THEORY
1.1 Library catalogue reflects the library collection-elucidate the statement. Make a comparative study of bibliography, shelf list and library catalogue.
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1.2 Give a brief account of physical forms of library catalogue. Make a comparison of card form and Machine Readable Form of library catalogue.
2.1 Enumerate the different types of entries in a classified catalogue. Explain the role of reference entries.
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2.2 Distinguish between the terms centralised and co-operative cataloguing. Explain the need for a union catalogue bringing out clearly the pre-requisites for the compilation of a union catalogue.
3.1 Discuss with examples the treatment in AACR and CCC of following types of corporate authorship : Institutions, Religious Bodies, and Conferences.
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3.2 What do you mean by uniform titles? Discuss with examples the treatment of uniform titles in AACR - 2R, 1988.
4.1 What do you understand by subject cataloguing ? Discuss the role of indexing language in subject cataloguing.
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4.2 Enumerate the role of cross-references in alphabetical subject catalogue. Show the treatment of cross-references in LCSH with adequate examples.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following :
(in about 300 words each)
(a) ISO - 2709
(b) POPSI
(c) Cataloguing of Non Print Material (NPM)
(d) Indic names
(e) Tracing according to CCC.
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BLIS-03
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June, 2013
BLS-3 : LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY
1.1 Define the following concepts with the help of suitable examples.
(a) Universe and Entity
(b) Discipline and Subjects
(c) Categories, Facets and Isolates
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1.2 What are the different approaches adopted by users to search documents in a library ? Explain the role of library classification in meeting the subject approach of the users.
2.1 Enumerate the different species of library classification. Make a comparative study of the features of enumerative and faceted classification.
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2.2 Discuss in brief the methodology for the study of subjects.
3.1 Describe the steps involved in practical classification of documents with the help of a
suitable example.
OR
3.2 What do you understand by common isolates in library classification ? Discuss the use of common isolates in colen classification scheme.
4.1 What is meant by mnemonics ? Discuss with the help of examples the different types of mnemonics propounded by Ranganathan.
OR
4.2 Discuss the salient features of DDC (19th edn.) scheme.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each) :
(a) CRG
(b) Systems approach to library classification
(c) Add to device
(d) CC - Version - 3
(e) Special auxiliaries in UDC
BLIS-02
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June, 2013
BLS-2 : LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
1.1 State the important managerial functions and discuss their significance in effective management of libraries.
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1.2 "Every library needs space for all types of documents, users and staffs." Discuss the
statement relating to common service areas in a public library.
2.1 Discuss briefly the significance of planning and organisation of technical section of a university library.
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2.2 Explain the meaning of the term 'non-book materials'. Describe the tools for their selection in a scientific research laboratory's library.
3.1 What do you understand by stock verification? Explain the methods of stock verification in libraries with their merits and demerits.
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3.2 Explain the various aspects that concern Human Resource Development (HRD) mechanism. How does a university implement HRD in its library ?
4.1 Discuss the various methods of financial estimation for libraries.
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4.2 Explain the need for a budgetary control system in libraries. State the reasons for maintaining financial records in a library.
5.0 Write notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each) :
(a) Organisational chart of a public library
(b) Kinds of library binding
(c) Library equipment
(d) Problems in selection of periodicals
(e) Elements of personnel planning
BLIS-01
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June, 2013
BLS-1 : LIBRARY AND SOCIETY
1.1 Discuss the role of libraries in supporting educational and research activities of the society.
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1.2 Five Laws of library science constitute the basic philosophy of librarianship. Justify the statement.
2.1 Give an account of library development in modern
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2.2 Discuss how the National Library of India evolved from the
3.1 What do you understand by the expression 'user studies' ? Explain some of the methodologies/ techniques employed for conducting user studies.
OR
3.2 Describe briefly the characteristics and functions of public libraries.
4.1 Discuss state policy for library and information services. Explain its objectives and need for legislation.
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4.2 Define resource sharing. Explain the requirements for the organization of resource sharing among libraries.
5.0 Write notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each) :
(a) Open access in libraries.
(b) British Library Act
(c) DELNET
(d) Special libraries
(e) Library legislation
Ms-95 December, 2009 Research Methodology For Management Decisions
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Ms-95 : Research Methodology For Management Decisions
SECTION – A
1. How would you define a research problem ? Clearly distinguish between unit of analysis and characteristic of interest.
2. What is a questionnaire ? Highlight the main aspects of a questionnaire. Discuss various types of questions that are used in construction of a questionnaire.
3. You have to evaluate the image of a retail store. Construct a semantic differential scale for this purpose.
4. Explain various types of managerial decisions. Give examples to substantiate your claims.
5. Why is review of literature included in a research report ? What is its purpose ? What is a bibliography ? What is its purpose ?
6. Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Latin Square design
(b) Interval Scale
(c) Classification according to dichotomy
(d) Verbal or Prose models.
SECTION – B
7. In 30 tosses of a coin the following sequence of heads (H) and tails (T) is obtained :
HTTHTHHHTHHTTHT
HTHHTHTTHTHHTHT
(a) Determine the number of runs, V
(b) Test at the 0.05 significance level whether the sequence is random ?
