Name of the University : Alagappa University
Degree : M.L.I.S
Department : Library
Subject Code/Name : Information Processing And Retrieval
Document Type : Model Question Papers
Website : alagappauniversity.ac.in
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Alagappa University Information Processing & Retrieval
1.What is information Retrieval System-
2.Explain briefly about POPSI.
3.Explain detail in Common Communication Format.
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4.Discuss the salient features and activities of PRECIS.
5.Write a note on chain Indexing.
6.Discuss the Common Isolates in CC.
7.Explain the Resource Sharing.
8.Bring out the theory of subject indexing languages.
9.Explain the components of information Retrieval system.
10.Write note on modes of formation of subject.
11.Compare the common Isolates in Colon Classification-
12.Discuss the notation in Colon classification.
13.Explain evaluation of catalogues and cataloguing.
14.Write a note on Thesaurus.
15.Enumerate the different steps involved in the search process –
Library & Information System Management
1.What are the components of an Information system-
2.What do you understand by scientific management-
3.Discuss Behavioural schools of thought.
4.Explain the concept of decision making.
5.Explain the need and steps in planning an Information centre.
6.What is Budgeting- State the various methods of budget.
7.Write short notes on :(a)Network analysis.
8.Explain POSDCORB.
Part B :
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. What is ‘‘Management by objectives’’? Critically examine its relevance to library management.
10. Define ‘Decision making’. Explain its process with suitable illustrations.
11. What is a ‘Management Information system’? Bring out its significance value and utility.
12. What is PERT? Discuss its importance in total quality management.
13. State the importance of performance appraisal and explain the criteria and procedures of performance appraisal of library and information science personnel.
14. Trace the origins of and discuss the General Systems Theory.
15. Describe the purpose and use of flow charting. Construct a flow-chart for Acquisition section in Academic libraries
Information Technology & Information Systems
1.Discuss the different storage medias.
2.Write a note on UNIX operating systems.
3.What is Systems Analysis- Describe the advantages.
4.Discuss the different types of file organizations.
5.Write note on World Wide Web.
6.Bring out the need and purpose of database management.
7.Explain the activities of AGRIS.
8.Write the use of dBASE.
9.What criteria would you apply in the selection –
10.What is operating system and explain windows.
11.‘‘Overall library system performance depends on system analysis’’ –
12.Explain the role of computers in Information Transfer Life Cycle.
13.Enumerate the various features of OPAC.
14.Explain the activities of NISSAT.
15.Discuss in detail the services of Internet.
Research Methodology
1.Define the Scientific research and explain its salient features.
2.Explain the process of selection of research problem.
3.Define hypothesis and enumerate its characters.
4.What are the advantages of Field Investigation Research.
5.What is meant by the external validity of an experimental design-
6.Enumerate the types of interview method.
7.Explain time series analysis.
8.Enumerate the data collection method.
PART B :
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words each.
9. What do you mean by Research Methodology? How is it applied in library science?
10. Explain the literature search in computerised information retrieval system.
11. Explain the need for formulating a ‘hypothesis’ and explain the methods of testing a hypothesis.
12. Critically evaluate the case study method giving suitable examples.
13. What is meant by research design? Enumerate the types of research design.
14. Explain the structure, format and presentation of research report.
15. What is operation research? How it is used in managing large libraries?
Academic Library System
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Part A :
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss the role of university library in higher education.
2. Define centralisation and decentralisatin. Explain its merits and demerits.
3. Discuss the impact of open and correspondence education in academic libraries.
4. Explain the methods of user education programmes in college libraries.
5. Describe the factors to be considered while planning a building for a new university library.
6. What is budgeting? State and explain the various forms of budget.
7. Identify the kind of documentation services required for a university library.
8. Write an essay on college library committee.