Alagappa University 2007 Bachelor of L.I.Sc. INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES - Question Paper
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.L.I.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2007.
info SOURCES AND SERVICES
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 x eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 ques. in about 200 words every.
All ques. carry equal marks.
1.Explain the need and purpose of info service.
2.Discuss and evaluate any 1 of the encyclopedias.
3.Explain in detail the characteristics of info.
4.Write a note on any 2 of the subsequent.
(a)User needs
(b)INSDOC
(c)INB
(d)Year books.
5.Explain the reference value of indexing and abstracting periodicals.
6.Define a bibliography and explain its aims and functions.
7.Give a checklist of points for evaluating a reference book.
8.Write a short note on 2 of the subsequent.
(a)SDI
(b)Tertiary sources
(c)Manuals
(d)Translation Service.
PART B — (4 x 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques. in about 400 words every.
All ques. carry equal marks.
9.Discuss the qualities needed for an info scientist.
10.Discuss the importance of a reference part and an info desk in a university library.
11.Trace the origin of documentation in India.
12.Define reprographic service and bring out the need for such a service.
13.Define CAS. elaborate the modes of offering current awareness service in a special library?
14.Write a critical note on the documentation activities of NASSDOC.
15.Write a short note on the subsequent.
(a)Dictionaries
(b)Barriers to communication
(c)Chemical Abstracts.
Earning: Approval pending. |