Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2005 Bachelor of L.I.Sc. BLS1 Library and Society - Question Paper

IGNOU BLS1 Library and Society December 2005

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN LIBRARY & info SCIENCE
Term-End exam

December, 2005

BLS-1 : LIBRARY AND SOCIETY

Time: three hours
Maximum Marks: 70
Note : ans all ques.. All ques. carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, wherever necessary. Write the relevant ques. number before writing the ans.

1.1 explain the role of a library in promoting educational, research and societal activities.
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1.2 "Public library is the people's university." Justify the statement.

2.1 State the 5th legal regulations of Library Science and discuss its implications on the different activities of a library.
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2.2 Compare the components of Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965 and Madras Public Libraries Act, 1948 and explain the financial Provision made in these 2 acts.

3.1 Enumerate various kinds of info Centres and define their respective activities.
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3.2 discuss the features of a special library and explain the services offered by such a library.

4.1 discuss the role of UGC in promoting library and info activities in colleges and universities.
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4.2 define the objectives and activities RRRLF.

5.0 Write short notes on any 3 of the subsequent (in about 300 words each) :

(a) IASLIC
(b) User education
(c) Professional ethics
(d) DESIDOC
(e) American Library Association

Earning:   Approval pending.