Other Bachelor Degree-Bachelor of Library and Information Science INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES (Alagappa University - Directorate of Distance Education-2012)

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.L.I.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2012.
INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define Information. Explain the nature and characteristics of information.
2. Describe the features of encyclopedia Britannica.
3. Bring out the importance of user education.
4. Briefly discuss Indian national bibliography.
5. Explain the function of INSDOC.
6. Write short notes on informal sources.
7. Describe communication barrier.
8. Explain the services rendered by SSDC.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. What are the types of information sources? Briefly explain secondary sources?
10. Discuss in detail the method of information transfer.
11. Clearly evaluate BNB.
12. Explain the criteria adopted to evaluate information sources.
13. Define Reference service. Discuss the types of reference service.
14. Describe the planning and compelation of bibliography.
15. Bring out the need, importance and centers of translation.
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