Alagappa University 2007 Bachelor of L.I.Sc. B.L.I.S ,.(INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES) - Question Paper

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.