Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2008 B.A BLS-6: Information Services ( ) of chelor of Library and Information Science - Question Paper

BLS-6

BACHELORS DEGREE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Term-End Examination

December, 2008

BLS-6 : INFORMATION SERVICES

Time : 3 hours_ Maximum Marks : 70

Note : Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, wherever necessary. Write the relevant question

number before writing the answer.

1.1    Information is the product of different types of human activities and events or incidents. Elucidate.

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1.2    What do you understand by value-added information services ? Discuss the process of value addition of information services.

2.1    Describe the types and functions of documentation and information centres.

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2.2    Explain the different methods of assessing information needs. Differentiate between use and user studies.

3.1    Explain the various ways of providing Current Awareness Service.

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3.2    What do you understand by reference service ? Discuss the importance of providing reference and information service in a public library.

4.1    What is SDI ? Discuss its components and bring out the importance of feedback.

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4.2    Explain the different steps involved in literature search.

(in	about 300 words each)
(a)	Document Delivery Service of INSDOC
(b)	Research in Progress Bulletin
(c)	On-line searching
(d)	Information analysis centres
(e)	Long range reference service

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