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Year : 2016
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NSOU Library & Information Science Question Paper

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One Year Course :
Theory Term End Examination — June 2016 :
PAPER I :

Library & Society

Time : 4 Hours
Full Marks : 100
Weightage of Marks : 80%
** Special credit will be given for accuracy and relevance in the answer. Marks will be deducted for incorrect spelling, untidy work and illegible handwriting. The weightage for each question has been indicated in the margin.

Group – A :
1. What are the Five Laws of Library Science ? Explain its significance in the context of information services. 3+15
2. What is professional association ? Discuss the activities of two professional associations in India in the field of library and information science. 6+12
3. Discuss different categories of library users and their information needs. 18
4. What is networking ? Discuss any two library and information network systems established in India. 6+6+6

Group – B :
Answer any three questions : 12×3=36
5. What do you mean by resource sharing in library ? How ICT can help to fulfil the objectives of resource sharing ? — Discuss.
6. What is professional ethics ? Describe the professional ethics required for a librarian. 4+8
7. Describe the objectives and activities of special libraries. 12
8. Discuss the contribution of University Grants Commission for the development of library and information systems and services in India. 12
9. Describe the main activities of IFLA. 12
10. Discuss in brief the information products and services of NISCAIR. 12

Group – C :
Write short notes on any four of the following : 7×4=28
11. Subscription library.
12. National Library of Medicine (NLM), USA.
13. International Nuclear Information System (INIS).
14. Library Extension Service.
15. Information based Society.
16. Conventional method of Users Survey.
17. National Information Policy.
18. UNESCO Public Library Manifesto.

Library Management

Time : 4 Hours
Full Marks : 100
Weightage of Marks : 80%
Special credit will be given for accuracy and relevance in the answer. Marks will be deducted for incorrect spelling, untidy work and illegible handwriting. The weightage for each question has been indicated in the margin.

Group – A :
Answer any two questions : 18×2=36
1.a) State the importance and characteristics of library organisation. 9
b) Trace out the differences amongst management, organisation and administration of library.
2. In the light of library administration discuss necessity and procedure for book selection, document classification and cataloguing. 18
3.a) Mention different administrative steps required to initiate with charging system of a library. 9
b) Discuss in details Newark charging system pointing out its advantages and disadvantages. 9
4.a) State the physical factors that cause damage to library materials. 8
b) Discuss the preventive and curative measures to be adopted for the protection of library materials. 5+5

Group – B :
Answer any three questions : 12×3=36
5. State the functions of management as propounded by Luther Gullick in the context of library management. 12
6. Discuss the importance of stock verification in a library. State the methods of stock verification. 7+5
7. Discuss the different factors need to be considered for planning of library stack-room. 12
8. Give a brief account of personnel planning required for effective and efficient management of a library. 12
9. Mention the utilities of library committee. Discuss the power and functions of library committee. 4+8
10. Discuss importance of library statistics with examples. 12

Group – C :
Write notes on any four of the following : 7×4=28
11. Scientific management.
12. Library rules — importance and functions.
13. Essentials for preparing library budget.
14. Features of annual report of a library.
15. Book binding process.
16. Inter library loan.
17. Objectives of management.
18. Accessing of library materials.

Library Classification Theory

Time : 4 Hours
Full Marks : 100
Weightage of Marks : 80%
Special credit will be given for accuracy and relevance in the answer. Marks will be deducted for incorrect spelling, untidy work and illegible handwriting. The weightage for each question has been indicated in the margin.

Group – A :
Answer any two questions : 18×2=36
1. Explain the principles of logical division. Discuss limitation of logical division. 8+10
2. Discuss the components of a classification scheme. Explain the types and functions of the index to a classification scheme. 9+9
3. Discuss different auxiliaries in Universal Decimal Clssification with examples. 18
4. Discuss various devices adopted in Colon Classification Scheme. 18

Group – B :
Answer any three questions : 12×3=36
5. There is no substitute for classification — Explain this with suitable examples. 12
6. Define notational system in classification. Discuss qualities and functions of good notation. 4+8
7. What is enumerative classification scheme ? — Illustrate. 12
8. What is facet sequence ? Illustrate various postulates of facet sequence, as introduced by Ranganathan. 3+9
9. Explain with suitable examples the Anteriorising and Posteriorising Common Isolates in Colon Classification. 12
10. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme in a library. 12

Group – C :
Write short notes on any four of the following : 7×4=28
11. Canons of characteristics.
12. Cutter number.
13. Category.
14. Cluster.
15. Connecting symbols in CC.
16. CRG.
17. Class inclusion vs. Class membership.
18. Compound subject vs. Complex subject