Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2008 B.A BLS-2 : Library Management ( ) of chelor of Library and Information Science - Question Paper

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BACHELOR S DEGREE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

Term-End Examination December, 2008

BLS-2 : LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

Time : 3 hours    Maximum Marks : 70

Note : Answer alt questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples and diagrams wherever necessary. Write the relevant question number before writing the answer.

; 1-1 Define the term management. Describe Fayols principles of management.

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1.2 What do you mean by departmental on ? Explain the criteria for establishing departments in a library.

2.1    Define 'Management Information Systems (MIS). Describe the objectives and characteristics of an effective MIS for a library.

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2.2    A written building proposal is a must for any library. Elaborate the statement.

3.1    What do you understand by book selection ? Discuss the principles of book selection as propounded by Drury and Ranganathan.

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3.2    Define the term periodical. Explain the procedures to be followed for procuring periodicals for a

' University Library.

4.1    Briefly explain the meaning of personnel planning. Explain the various methods and techniques involved in personnel planning.    .

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4.2    What is library budget ? Explain the different methods of budgeting.

(a)    Principles of financial management

(b)    Library binding

(c)    Job analysis

(d)    Automated circulation system

(e)    Human Resource Development (HRD)

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