University : University of Madras
Degree : BLIS
Subject : LAS Library & Society
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Library & Society Question Paper :
OCTOBER 2011 U/ID 5921/LAS
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL the questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
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1. (a) Explain the influence of library on the Social, Cultural, Economic and Political event of a
Country.
Or
(b) Show how extension, activities can promote the use of the library.
2. (a) Write an essay on the public library movement in India after independence.
Or
(b) Critically examine the major provisions of the Tamil Nadu Public
3. (a) Highlight the importance of library legislation in providing effective library service.
Or
(b) Discuss the importance of resource sharing among the academic libraries with special
reference to India.
4. (a) Define ‘Special Library’ and describe the services that it is expected
Or
(b) Discuss the implications of the Fourth Law of Library Science.
5. Write short notes on any THREE of the following :
(a) National Library
(b) FID
(d) University Library
(e) UNESCO.
OCT 2012 :
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. (a) Discuss the impact of five laws of library science
Or
(b) What is meant by ‘‘special library’’- Explain the services of a modern special library.
2. (a) Trace the historical development of public library movement i
Or
(b) Explain the need for library co-operation and identify the areas
3. (a) Discuss the various types of extension service in a public library.
Or
(b) Discuss the role of UNESCO in the promotion of library and information
4. (a) Trace in detail the salient features of Tamil Nadu Public Library Act,
Or
(b) Discuss the objectives, functions and activities of the national library
5. Write short notes on any THREE of the following :
(a) IFLA
(b) Professional aspects of librarianship
(c) District central libraries
(d) College library
(e) Delivery of Books and News Papers Act.
MAY 2012 U/ID 5921/LAS
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. (a) Explain in detail the role of the library in social, economic
Or
(b) Enumerate the Laws of Library science. Explain in detail the implication of Fifth
2. (a) Describe the historical account of library movement in India.
Or
(b) State the objectives and functions of Indian Library Association.
3. (a) Explain the role a extension activities in a public libraries.
Or
(b) Discuss the role of library legislation in the development of libraries.
4. (a) State the purpose of “ National Library”. Discuss the functions of Indian National Library.
Or
(b) Explain the need for library cooperation among libraries.
MAY 2013 : U/ID 5921/LAS
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions.
All questions carry equal marks. (5 ´ 20 = 100)
1. (a) Explain the extension activities of public libraries.
Or
(b) Discuss the impact of five laws of Library Science on information services.
2. (a) Enumerate the development of libraries in U.K.
Or
(b) Explain the need for library legislations. 3. (a) Explain the role of libraries in the promotion of social activities.
Or
(b) Mention the various types of libraries. Explain the purpose and functions of academic libraries.
4. (a) Trace out the historical development of libraries in India since independence.
Or
(b) Explain the features of Model Central Library Act is designed by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan.5. Write short notes on any THREE of the following :
(a) Library Co-operation.
(b) IFLA.
(c) Delivery of Books and Newspapers Act 1954.
(d) Mobile Library Science.
(e) Professional aspects of Librarianship.———————
MAY 2011 : U/ID 72151/BMM1A
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (10 × 3 = 30 marks)
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Encoding.
2. Communication context.
3. Popular culture.
4. Inter textuality.
5. Mass media.
6. Noise.
7. Semiotics.
8. Paralanguage.
9. Verbal communication.
10. Virtual reality.
11. Mediation.
12. Kinesics.
PART B : (5 × 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
13. What are the types of communication? Explain.
14. Describe the characteristics of mass media.
15. Write about the functions of non-verbal communication.
16. Why do they call the Internet as new media? Explain.
17. Define mass culture, subculture and counter culture.
18. Write about agenda setting in media.
19. Explain about ideology with examples.
PART C : (4 × 10 = 40 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
20. Elaborate on human space communication.
21. Explain the principles of semiotics.
22. How do media represent women? Discuss with examples.
23. Write about any two models of communication.
24. What are the universal principles of human communication?
25. Explain the characteristics of verbal communication.