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Kuvempu University Information & Society Question Paper
B.L.I.Sc. Degree Examination,
Directorate of Distance Education
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Paper – I : Library, Information and Society
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 75/85
Instructions
1) Students who have attended 25 marks IA Scheme
2) Students who have attended 15 marks IA Scheme will have to
3) Answer any FIVE of the following questions. Each questions carry 15 marks for both 75/85 marks Scheme.
July/August 2011
SECTION – A 15×5=75
1. Explain the role of library in contemporary society.
2. State the five laws of library science. Explain the fifth law of library science.
3. Discuss the need and purpose of library legislation.
4. Briefly explain the objectives, functions and services of academic library.
5. Explain the role of UNESCO in the development of professional associations.
6. Discuss the need, purpose and functions of resource sharing.
7. Discuss the activities of ILA.
8. Write notes on ANY THREE of the following :
a) Library Co-operation b) FID c) National library
d) Data, information and knowledge e) User study.
July/August 2012
B.L.I.Sc. Degree Examination,
Directorate of Distance Education
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Paper – I : Library, Information and Society
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75/85
1. State the principles of Scientific Management.
Explain their role in management of Libraries and Information Centres.
2. Discuss the policies, procedures and problems in selection and acquisition of
3. Discuss the works of a maintenance section in a university library.
4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various circulation systems.
5. Differentiate between job analysis and job description. Explain its role in selection and recruitment of library staff.
6. Define ‘budgeting’. Discuss the procedure in preparation of budget for a Special Library.
7. Write an essay on Library furnitures and equipments.
8. Write note on any THREE of the following :
a) Library as a system b) Preservation of Books
c) Stock verification d) Staff Manual e) PPBS.
July/August 2013
B.L.I.Sc. Degree Examination,
Directorate of Distance Education
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Paper – I : Library, Information and Society
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75/85
1. Discuss the need and purpose of library classification.
2. What is idea plane ? Explain any two canons of idea plane
3. Write a detail note on common isolates used in Colon
4. State and explain different fundamental categories.
5. Define notation. Discuss the need and functions of notations.
6. Describe the various types of mnemonics used in CC and DDC
7. Explain the different methods of assigning call number.
8. Write notes on any THREE of the following.
a) Principles of local variation b) Purpose of library catalogue
c) LCSH d) Cataloguing at source e) Features of AACR 2.
July/August 2015
Library, Information and Society – 2015 :
Section – A :
1. Describe the role of library in social development.
2. State the five laws of Library Science. Explain the second law of library science.
3. What is library legislation ? Discuss its need and purpose.
4. Briefly explain the objectives, functions and services of Academic Library.
5. Discuss the objectives and activities of IASLIC.
6. Write a detailed note on Resource Sharing.
7. Define and discuss the concept of data, information and knowledge.
8. Write Short notes on any THREE of the following :
a) National Library
b) Mobile Library
c) User Study
d) IFLA
e) KPL Act
9. Discuss the development of libraries in India.
Management of Libraries and Information Centres :
1. Explain the principles of Scientific Management and their application to Libraries.
2. Enumerate the various book selection tools. Discuss the policies, Procedure and problems in collection development of periodicals in university libraries.
3. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various circulation methods.
4. State the objectives of stock verification in libraries. Explain in detail various stock verification methods.
5. Explain the principles of staff management and give a detailed account on ‘Job Analysis’ and ‘Job Description’.
6. Explain the various kinds of budget with examples.
7. Identify the various library records and explain the utility of ‘Library Statistics’ and ‘Annual Reports’ in effective Management of Library.
8. Write Short notes on any THREE of the following :
a) Library as a System
b) Book Shelving
c) Preservation Techniques
d) Staff Manual
e) Sources of revenue for public library.
9. Explain the organization and structure of university library system