Alagappa University 2007 Bachelor of L.I.Sc. LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT - Question Paper

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.L.I.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2007.
LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 x eight = 40 marks)

ans any 5 ques. in about 200 words every.

1.Explain the functions of management. State how it is applied in the Library field.

2.Discuss the Book selection policies and principles of University libraries.

3.What do you mean by library budget? explain the method of preparing library budget with an example.

4.‘‘Periodicals create a number of issues in registration and maintenance in a library –Discuss.

5.How is an annual report of a library prepared? How would it be useful for a library development?

6.Explain the need for a library committee and the role of librarian for the library committee.

7.Present a brief analysis of the work involved in the tech. part of a University Library.

8.Briefly define the various parts of an public library and their functions.


PART B— (4 x 15= 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques. in about 400 words every.

9.Explain the general issues of managing a big library and explain how the knowledge of management will help to solve these issues.

10.What are the reasons for the loss of books in a library and discuss the measures to be adopted for minimize the loss.

11.Give an account of an organizational trend suitable for a University Library.

12.Explain the principles of personnel management.

13.Differentiate ranging from PPRS and ZBB which 1 will be suitable for a research library. Elucidate your statement with example.

14.Write short notes on any 3 of the subsequent.
(a)Organization chart
(b)Open access
(c)Reservation
(d)Library records
(e)Kardex.

Earning:   Approval pending.