Madras University (UnOM) 2006 Bachelor of L.I.Sc. Library Catalogue - Question Paper

Time: three hours
Maximum: 100 marks

ans ALL ques..
All ques. carry equal marks

1. (a) discuss the functions of a library catalogue. [Marks 20]
Or
(b) define different physical forms of library catalogue.

2. (a) define the chain procedure and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. [Marks 20]
Or
(b) define the various kinds of entries in a classified catalogue.

3. (a) provide a brief account of POPSI. [Marks 20]
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(b) describe centralised cataloguing and discuss its advantages. define the various kinds of centralization.

4. (a) What is descriptive cataloguing?. define the various areas of description for a bibliographic entry according to AACR2. [Marks 20]
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(b) Examine the ALA Rules for filing alphabetical entries in a card catalogue.

5. Write short notes on any 3 of the following: [Marks 20]
(a) Canon of ascertainability.
(b) Alphabetico-classed catalogue
(c) Corporate writer
(d) National Programme for Acquisition and Cataloguing (NPAC)
(e) Specific subject entry in a dictionary catalogue.

Earning:   Approval pending.