Knowledge Organisation, Information Processing & Retrieval BLIS Question Paper : gujaratuniversity.org.in

University : Gujarat University
Degree : BLIS (Bachelor of Library & Information Science)
Subject :Knowledge Organisation, Information Processing & Retrieval
Document Type : Question Paper
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Gujarat University Information Retrieval Model Paper

BLS-02 2
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 100
Instruction :
1. All questions carry equal marks.

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Paper – I

1. Explain what is Universe of Knowledge and Describe modes of formation of subjects. (20)
OR
Explain mapping of subjects in DDC, CC and UDC.

2. Describe the differences between DDC and CC schemes. (20)
OR
Describe the usefulness of canons of classification and explain canons of Idea Plane.

3. Define Library Catalogue and explain its need and objectives. (20)
OR
Explain any three canons of cataloguing.

4. Write short notes on any four from the following : (20)
(a) Principles of Subject Cataloguing.
(b) Sears List of Subject Headings.
(c) Internal forms of Library Catalogue.
(d) Physical forms of Library Catalogue.
(e) MARC
(f) Characteristics of Knowledge.

5. Select and write the correct answer from given multiple-choice questions. (20)
1. Who defined notation as a short hand sign ?
(a) Melvil Dewey
(b) H E Bliss
(c) S R Ranganathan
(d) None of these

2. Editor of DDC 19th Edition
(a) A Neelmeghan
(b) J D Brown
(c) B A Custer
(d) Melvil Dewey.

3. When was CRG formed ?
(a) 1961
(b) 1942
(c) 1952
(d) 1970

4. Who gave concept of APUPA ?
(a) C A Cutter
(b) J P Comaromi
(c) H W Bishop
(d) None of these

5. The first edition of DDC was published in how many pages ?
(a) 103
(b) 18
(c) 44
(d) 76

6. Name the canon that prescribes that each class number should represent one and only one subject.
(a) Canon of Synonym
(b) Canon of Homonym
(c) Canon of Context
(d) Canon of Permanence

7. According to Dr Ranganathan how many steps are required to classify a document ?
(a) 3
(b) 9
(c) 5
(d) 8

8. Subject Headings are obtained from which links.
(a) Sought
(b) Unsought
(c) False
(d) Missing

9. How many editions of DDC are published so far ?
(a) 20
(b) 21
(c) 22
(d) 23

10. What is meant by Mnemonics ?
(a) Numbered Mechanics
(b) Mechanics of monics
(c) Master of Classification
(d) None of these

11. How many types of Mnemonics are given in CC ?
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 8

12. Wall Picture Principle is a principle for.
(a) Photography
(b) Class arrangement
(c) Facet Sequence
(d) Arrangement of books

13. Principle of Later in Time is concerned with.
(a) Cataloguing
(b) Management
(c) User Service
(d) None of these

14. The collection number of worn out book is.
(a) Written in Bold
(b) Written in italics
(c) Written normally
(d) None of these

15. UDC uses
(a) Pure notation
(b) Mixed notation
(c) Impure notation
(d) Clear notation

16. For connection of non-consecutive numbers, UDC uses
(a) Semi Colon
(b) Slash
(c) Plus
(d) None of these

17. The latest edition of DDC is in how many volumes ?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) None of these

18. PRECIS is a
(a) Cataloguing Method
(b) Classification Method
(c) Abstracting Method
(d) Indexing Method

19. ISBD is
(a) In Service Balance Day
(b) In Service Books Day
(c) In Service Bibliography Day
(d) None of these

20. For Cataloguing of documents the chief source of information is.
(a) Main page
(b) In side page
(c) Title page
(d) Cover page

Paper – II

Library Management & Book Selection :
1 Discuss the principles of administration as are applicable to library management ?
OR
1 Describe various sources of revenue of a public library system in Gujarat.
2 What points you will keep in mind for planning the library building ? Discuss in detail.
OR
2 Describe the functions of acquisition section of an University Library.
3 Discuss some importants rules of the library.
OR
3 Describe the various furniture and equipments required by academic library with special reference to standards.
4 “Maximum use of books coupled with their safe keeping and protection from book enemies is also a duty of the librarians.” – Explain.
OR
4 Describe the process a book must go through before it reaches the shelves.

5 Write short note : (any four)
(1) Overnight – Book Issues
(2) Book Selection Slip
(3) Benefits of Stock Verification
(4) Accession Register
(5) Conditions with Book Vendor
(6) Library Committee
(7) Advantages of Brown System
(8) Overdue Charges.