Other Master Degree-Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) ACADEMIC LIBRARY SYSTEM (Alagappa University - Directorate of Distance Education-2012)

DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.L.I.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2012.
ACADEMIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss the role of UGC in promotion of university libraries.
2. Explain the significance of digital libraries.
3. Describe the different furnitures available in a college library.
4. Discuss the staff formula and its implementation in Academic libraries.
5. Explain the functions of school libraries.
6. Differentiate centralisation and decentralisation.
7. Resource sharing in Academic libraries – Discuss.
8. Write short notes on
(a) Electronic Library
(b) College Libraries.
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in 400 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Trace the growth and development of Indian university and college libraries.
10. Define Budgeting. Explain the different budgetary techniques.
11. Discuss the role of INFLIBNET in connecting university libraries in India.
12. Explain the different steps in automating a University Library.
13. Discuss the role of Librarian and Architect in building libraries.
14. Critically evaluate the various user studies concluded in India.
15. Write about the methods and significance of collection building in a University Library.
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