Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2005 Bachelor of L.I.Sc. LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY - exam paper

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

December, 2005

LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY

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 describe the subsequent concepts with suitable examples :
(i) Attributes and Characteristics
(ii) Array and Chain
(iii) Discipline and Subject
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1.2 elaborate the various approaches adopted by users to obtain info in a library ? explain the role of library classification in meeting the subject approach towards info.

2.1 Differentiate ranging from descriptive and dynamic theories of library classification. define the contribution of S.R Ranganathan towards the development of dynamic theory of library classification.
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2.2 describe Common Isolates. explain the use of Common Isolates in UDC.

3.1 "Postulation approach is the base of an analytico-synthetic scheme of classification." Comment.
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3.2 discuss the concept of phase relation with improper examples from various schemes of library classification.

4.1 define in detail, the characteristic features of notation in C.C.
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4.2 Make a comparative study of the provisions in DDC edition 19 with those in DDC 20.

5.0 Write short notes on any 3 of the subsequent (in about 300 words each) :
(a) Common auxiliaries
(b) Phase relation
(c) Depth schedules
(d) Current patterns in library classification
(e) Fission

Earning:   Approval pending.