Alagappa University 2007 Bachelor of L.I.Sc. INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES - Question Paper

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.L.I.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2007.
info SOURCES AND SERVICES

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

ans any 5 ques. in about 200 words every.
All ques. carry equal marks.

1.Explain the need and purpose of info service.

2.Discuss and evaluate any 1 of the encyclopedias.

3.Explain in detail the characteristics of info.

4.Write a note on any 2 of the subsequent.
(a)User needs
(b)INSDOC
(c)INB
(d)Year books.

5.Explain the reference value of indexing and abstracting periodicals.

6.Define a bibliography and explain its aims and functions.

7.Give a checklist of points for evaluating a reference book.

8.Write a short note on 2 of the subsequent.
(a)SDI
(b)Tertiary sources
(c)Manuals
(d)Translation Service.


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

9.Discuss the qualities needed for an info scientist.

10.Discuss the importance of a reference part and an info desk in a university library.

11.Trace the origin of documentation in India.

12.Define reprographic service and bring out the need for such a service.

13.Define CAS. elaborate the modes of offering current awareness service in a special library?

14.Write a critical note on the documentation activities of NASSDOC.

15.Write a short note on the subsequent.
(a)Dictionaries
(b)Barriers to communication
(c)Chemical Abstracts.

Earning:   Approval pending.