Madras University (UnOM) 2006 Bachelor of L.I.Sc. Information Sources - Question Paper

Time: three hours
Maximum: 100 marks

ans ALL ques..
All ques. carry equal marks

1. (a) What is an info Source? explain briefly the different kinds of documentary sources with suitable examples. [Marks 20]
Or
(b) elaborate the uses of a national bibliography? Compare the features of INB; and BNB.

2. (a) explain the different kinds of dictionaries and their uses. Evaluate Webster's 3rd New International Dictionary of the English Language. [Marks 20]
Or
(b) Write an essay on biographical sources.

3. (a) explain with suitable examples the features and reference values of handbooks and manuals.
Or
(b) Critically evaluate New Encyclopaedia Britanica. [Marks 20]

4. (a) What is a current info source? Evaluate any 2 current info sources of your option. [Marks 20]
Or
(b) Evaluate Biological Abstracts.

5. Write short notes on any 3 of the following: [Marks 20]
(a) Index India
(b) Books in print
(c) Imperial Gazetteer of India
(d) World of Learning
(e) Non-documentary sources.

Earning:   Approval pending.