IGNOU BLIS Previous Year Questions

Home

This Page is made possible with the help of Papataka Book Club 👈 checkout!

IGNOU BLIS Previous Year Questions Subjectwise (2018-2022) [English]

Exam Pattern

Subject Part I Part II Maximum Marks Time
BLI221 Answer any four questions out of six in about 500 words each. (4x10=40Marks) Answer any six questions out of eight in about 250 words each.(6x5=30Marks) 70 3 Hours (180 Mins)
BLI222 Answer any four questions out of six in about 500 words each. (4x10=40Marks) Answer any six questions out of eight in about 250 words each.(6x5=30Marks) 70 3 Hours (180 Mins)
BLI223 Answer any four questions out of six in about 500 words each. (4x10=40Marks) Answer any six questions out of eight in about 250 words each.(6x5=30Marks) 70 3 Hours (180 Mins)
BLI225 - - 70 3 Hours (180 Mins)
BLIE226 Answer any four questions out of six in about 500 words each. (4x10=40Marks) Answer any six questions out of eight in about 250 words each.(6x5=30Marks) 70 3 Hours (180 Mins)
BLIE228 Answer any four questions out of six in about 500 words each. (4x10=40Marks) Answer any six questions out of eight in about 250 words each.(6x5=30Marks) 70 3 Hours (180 Mins)
BLIE224 Answer any three questions out of five in 250 words each (3×5=15Marks) Answer any five questions out of eight in 150 words each (5×4=20Marks) 35 1.5 Hours (90 Mins)
BLIE229 Answer any three questions out of five in 250 words each (3×5=15Marks) Answer any five questions out of eight in 150 words each (5×4=20Marks) 35 1.5 Hours (90 Mins)

BLI221

LIBRARY, INFORMATION AND SOCIETY

Term-End Examination June, 2022

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. State the ‘Five Laws of Library Science’. Discuss the implications of the First Law of Library Science.
  2. Discuss the growth pattern of information institutions in detail.
  3. List the Five Model Library Acts/Bills drafted in India. Explain the salient features of the Model Act of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan.
  4. What do you understand by ‘resource sharing’ ? Discuss the role of INFLIBNET in this context.
  5. Discuss the issues and problems faced in developing an ethical code for library profession.
  6. Explain the main activities and programmes of ILA.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Factors Determining the Arrival of Information Society
  2. INDEST
  3. Referral Centres and Clearing Houses
  4. INIS
  5. Information Technology Act, 2000
  6. Hybrid Libraries
  7. ALA
  8. Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965

Term-End Examination December, 2021

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*4=40)

  1. What do you mean by ‘Information Society’ ? Describe in brief the different perceptions of Information Society.
  2. Explain the functions of different types of academic libraries
  3. Explain the concept of ‘library consortia’. Discuss in detail the activities and services of any two library consortia in India.
  4. Explain the need and components of library legislation. Explain the salient features of the West Bengal Public Libraries Act, 1979.
  5. Enumerate the categories of LIS professionals and describe the role of any four LIS professionals.
  6. Discuss the role of UGC in the development of library and information services in India.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Data Centres
  2. Fifth Law of Library Science
  3. Right to Information Act, 2005
  4. Issues involved in Resource Sharing
  5. Services of OCLC
  6. Differentiate between Profession and Occupation
  7. Ethical Issues for LIS Professionals in Digital Era
  8. DESIDOC

Term-End Examination June, 2021

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*4=40)

  1. Explain the need, functions and services of a national library.
  2. Enumerate the laws of library science. Discuss the implications of 4th and 5th laws with examples.
  3. Discuss the need, objectives and components of a library legislation.
  4. Explain the concept of ‘Library Consortia’. Enumerate the library consortia in India and explain any two of them.
  5. Explain the role and activities of American Library Association (ALA) for promotion and development of library profession and professionals.
  6. Explain the role and activities of Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) for the development and promotion of public libraries in India.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Knowledge Society
  2. Referral Centres and Clearing Houses
  3. West Bengal Public Libraries Act, 1979
  4. INFLIBNET
  5. Hybrid Library
  6. Librarianship as a profession
  7. Professional Ethics
  8. Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)

Term-End Examination December, 2020

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*4=40)

  1. Differentiate between digital library and virtual library. Discuss the services of a virtual library.
  2. Discuss the implications of the Second Law of Library Science.
  3. Discuss the salient features of Maharashtra and Bihar Public Library Acts.
  4. Discuss the objectives of resource sharing in libraries and the problems which affect its application.
  5. Describe the need, objectives and importance of professional ethics in library profession.
  6. Explain the role and activities of NISCAIR for providing scientific and technical information to users.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Role of libraries in society
  2. Functions and services of a special library
  3. Functions of IFLA
  4. Information Technology Act, 2000
  5. Intellectual Property Rights
  6. DELNET
  7. Activities of ILA
  8. UGC – INFONET

Term-End Examination June, 2020

Term-End Examination December, 2019

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*4=40)

  1. Discuss the roles, functions and activities of library associations in India.
  2. Explain the concept of a virtual library and discuss its services.
  3. In the past, attempts have been made to draft six Model Public Library Bills/Acts. Discuss the salient features of any three of them.
  4. What do you understand by the term "Copyright" ? Discuss the important features of "Copyright Act, 1957".
  5. Discuss the concept of 'resource sharing' in libraries, highlighting the issues involved in its implementation.
  6. Write a brief essay on ethical issues in librarianship.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Technological perception of information society
  2. Hybrid libraries
  3. Disintermediation of information
  4. Implications of the Second Law : Every Reader His/Her Book
  5. The Patents Act, 1970
  6. DELNET
  7. ICOLC
  8. LIS as a profession

Term-End Examination June, 2019

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*4=40)

  1. What do you understand by the expression knowledge society? Discuss some of its important characteristics.
  2. What are special libraries? Explain their functions and the special nature of the services they offer to the clientele.
  3. Enumerate the types of information institutions. Describe the role of information institutions in Knowledge-based economy (KBE).
  4. What is meant by "Right to Information"? How does the "Right to Information Act, 2008" protect it?
  5. Briefly describe the role of INFLIBNET in library automation in India.
  6. Discuss some of the important activities and services of NISCAIR.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Factors determining the arrival of information society
  2. Referral centres and clearing houses
  3. Characteristics and architecture of a digital library system
  4. Library consortia
  5. Main objectives of library and information network
  6. Code of ethics for LIS professionals
  7. Association of Information Management
  8. RRRLF

Term-End Examination December, 2018

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*4=40)

  1. What are the different types of libraries? Discuss the functions and services of the National Library of India.
  2. Describe the objectives, organisational structure and activities of ALA.
  3. Enumerate the five laws of library science. Discuss the implications of the second law.
  4. Compare the provisions of West Bengal Public Libraries Act, 1979 and Bihar Public Libraries Act, 2008.
  5. Explain the objectives and services of DELNET.
  6. Explain the role of Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) in promotion of public libraries in India.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Information Society.
  2. Digital library
  3. Intellectual Property Rights.
  4. Library Consortium
  5. Activities of INIS
  6. JANET
  7. Virtual library
  8. Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC)

Term-End Examination June, 2018

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*4=40)

  1. Discuss the role of Public libraries in society.
  2. Explain the implications of 'Third Law' and 'Fourth Law' of library science.
  3. Define library legislation. Discuss its need and components.
  4. Explain the objectives and services of INFLIBNET (Information and Library Network) in modernisation and networking of libraries.
  5. Explain the role of Indian Library Association (ILA) in promotion and advancement of library profession in India.
  6. Explain the role, activities and services of National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC).

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Role of UNESCO in promotion of libraries.
  2. Hybrid library.
  3. Difference between Referral Centres and Clearing Houses.
  4. Salient features of West Bengal Public Libraries Act, 1979.
  5. Objectives of CALIBNET.
  6. Objectives and services of CeRA (Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture).
  7. Right to Information Act.
  8. Librarianship as a Profession.

BLI222

INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES

Term-End Examination June, 2022

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Briefly describe the secondary sources of information with suitable examples.
  2. Explain the role of information disseminators as sources of information.
  3. Enumerate the major types of databases available for online searching. Discuss some of the online database services.
  4. Discuss the steps involved in computer-based literature search.
  5. Explain the concept of information use study. Briefly discuss its various types with suitable examples.
  6. Define the concept of ‘user education’. Describe the methods of conducting user education programmes in libraries.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Differentiate between short-range and long-range reference service.
  2. Explain the criteria to be followed while evaluating a yearbook and an almanac.
  3. List components of mass media. Explain the kinds of information the daily newspapers usually carry.
  4. Explain the activities of a museum that make it an information provider.
  5. Discuss how the Five Laws of Library Science are related to modern marketing principles.
  6. Describe the information contents of a patent.
  7. What do you understand by virtual reference service ? Describe its importance.
  8. Discuss how value-added information services are provided in libraries.

Term-End Examination December, 2021

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Discuss the importance of institutions as sources of information. Describe the activities of academic institutions and learned societies.
  2. What do you understand by Web-based/ Internet-based library services ? Describe in detail.
  3. Define user studies and describe the steps involved in their planning.
  4. Enumerate the major international agencies that are sources of information. Discuss the role of UNESCO as a vital source of information.
  5. What do you understand by anticipatory information services ? Describe in detail.
  6. Define the term ‘virtual reference service’. What are the advantages and limitations of offering such service in a library ?

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Differentiate between reference and information services.
  2. Discuss the need for value-added information services.
  3. Briefly describe an encyclopedia with suitable examples.
  4. Discuss the negative influences of the information generated by mass media.
  5. Explain the concept of marketing mix in library and information centres.
  6. How would you evaluate a dictionary ?
  7. Discuss web-based services with suitable examples.
  8. Describe the functions of a trade representative.

Term-End Examination June, 2021

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Enumerate the types of databases available for online searching. Discuss any two online database search service providers.
  2. Explain how common people can perform the functions of information disseminators.
  3. Describe the activities of an NGO that make it an information provider.
  4. List the components of mass media. Explain with examples the kind of information generated by each of these components.
  5. Define the concept of user education. Describe the methods of conducting user education programmes in libraries.
  6. Discuss the various categories of condensation type of services.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Distinguish between ‘Everyday Information Needs’ and ‘Current Information Needs’.
  2. What do you understand by Information Processors ?
  3. Define Information Literacy and discuss its needs.
  4. Highlight the emerging trends in database services.
  5. Explain the importance of electronic source-based information use studies.
  6. What do you understand by ‘Invisible Colleges’ ?
  7. Write a brief note on Marketing Mix.
  8. Discuss the recent trends in current information services.

Term-End Examination December, 2020

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Discuss the importance of institutions as sources of information. Describe the activities of academic institutions and learned societies.
  2. What are secondary periodicals ? Discuss various types of secondary periodicals with suitable examples.
  3. Discuss the need for current awareness services. Discuss the characteristics and types of services in this category.
  4. Discuss the web-based library services with suitable examples.
  5. Explain the concept of marketing mix in libraries and information centres.
  6. Define the concept of ‘user education’. Describe the methods of conducting user education programmes in libraries.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Discuss the characteristics and utility of trade literature.
  2. Enumerate the check-list of evaluation of a reference book. Show the importance of a format in this regard.
  3. What are electronic databases ? State briefly the development of online databases.
  4. Explain ‘value addition’ in value-added information services.
  5. List various categories of information generators and describe the role of an author.
  6. Why are advertisements an integral part of mass media ?
  7. Highlight the need for information use study.
  8. Describe the thrust areas of five laws of Library Science with marketing implications.

Term-End Examination June, 2020

Term-End Examination December, 2019

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Discuss the categorisation of information sources as given by different experts.
  2. Explain how authoritativeness of a reference book is judged.
  3. "Learned societies are an indispensable source of information." Explain.
  4. What do you understand by electronic databases ? Explain the developments of online databases.
  5. Describe marketing mix as applicable to libraries and information centres.
  6. Discuss how Information Technology (IT) helps in providing user education.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Describe the method of compilation of a subject bibliography.
  2. Enumerate the components of a patent specification.
  3. What do you mean by 'Public Relations'? Explain why public relations is necessary for mass media.
  4. Describe the functions of a trade representative.
  5. Distinguish between 'Current Awareness Type' and 'Condensation Type' information services.
  6. Explain Virtual Reference Service.
  7. Explain the concept of 'Technological Gatekeepers'.
  8. Explain the importance of electronic source-based information use studies.

Term-End Examination June, 2019

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. What are secondary periodicals ? Discuss various types of secondary periodicals with suitable examples.
  2. Describe the need for literature search. Explain the steps of manual literature search service.
  3. What do you understand by current awareness type services ? Discuss characteristics and types of services in this category.
  4. Describe the activities of a museum that make it an information provider.
  5. Discuss the need and methods of evaluating user education in libraries.
  6. Explain the need for marketing in libraries and information centres.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Explain why manographs are placed under primary as well as secondary sources.
  2. How would you evaluate an encyclopaedia ?
  3. What are the special features of films that make them different from other forms of mass media ?
  4. Explain the role of 'Technological Gatekeepers'.
  5. Differentiate between reference and information services.
  6. Highlight the need for information use study.
  7. Write a brief note on 'Market Segmentation.
  8. Discuss web-based services with suitable examples.

Term-End Examination December, 2018

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Describe briefly secondary sources of information with suitable examples.
  2. Differentiate between human source and human resource. Explain how information gatherers act as sources of information.
  3. Describe the role of NGOs as primary sources of information.
  4. What do you understand by Web-based/Internet -based library services ? Describe them in detail.
  5. State the objectives of library user education programme. Describe how IT helps in providing user education ?
  6. Explain the need for literature search. Describe the steps of manual literature search.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Differentiate between short range and long range reference service.
  2. What do you mean by aggregators ? Describe them with examples.
  3. Describe tertiary sources of information with suitable examples ?
  4. What do you mean by trade literature ? Describe its utility.
  5. Describe how extension workers act as sources of information.
  6. Describe briefly any one component of mass media.
  7. Explain how will you plan a user study ?
  8. Describe the factors that affect external environment of an organisation in the process of marketing.

Term-End Examination June, 2018

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Discuss the categorisation of information sources as given by Grogan.
  2. Explain the role of information disseminators as sources of information.
  3. Discuss the importance of institutions as sources of information. Describe the activities of academic institutions and learned societies.
  4. What do you understand by anticipatory information services ? Describe them in detail.
  5. Describe the concept of information literacy. Discuss its various models.
  6. Discuss the need for marketing of information services. Explain how customer focused approach will be developed in this regard.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Discuss the importance of standards as primary sources of information.
  2. Explain the criteria to be followed while evaluating a yearbook and an almanac.
  3. Explain the role of R & D organisations as sources of information.
  4. What do you understand by the concept of accessibility and availability of mass media information and knowledge ?
  5. Differentiate between 'Exhaustive Information Needs' and 'Catching-up Information Needs'.
  6. Describe the importance of Virtual reference service in present society.
  7. Enumerate the different types of information use studies. Discuss in detail oral information use study.
  8. Describe marketing mix as applicable to library and information services.

BLI223

ORGANISING AND MANAGING INFORMATION

Term-End Examination June, 2022

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Explain the need of notation in library classification. Illustrate its types and qualities.
  2. Make a comparative study of Enumerative and Faceted classification systems.
  3. Describe the features, structure and problems of Classified Catalogue Code.
  4. State the types and use of Non-Book Material (N-BM) available in a library.
  5. What is a thesaurus ? Give details of various relations in a thesaurus.
  6. Historically explain the advantages and problems of the various physical forms of a library catalogue.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Need of User’s Interest Classification
  2. Advantages of a Dictionary Catalogue
  3. Steps in Chain Indexing invented by S.R. Ranganathan
  4. Order of Ten Main Classes in the DDC
  5. Definition and Function of Metadata
  6. Notational Mnemonics in the CC of Ranganathan
  7. Key Features of the RDA
  8. Sears List of Subject Headings

Term-End Examination December, 2021

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Define library classification. Explain its uses in a library and information centre.
  2. Illustrate with examples the canons for formation of classes in the Idea Plane.
  3. Explain the features, advantages and problems of classified catalogues in libraries.
  4. What is MARC ? Explain the structure of a MARC 21 record.
  5. Explain the purpose and methods of evaluating an information indexing system.
  6. What is an OPAC ? How does it work as a search tool ?

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. State the features of DDC.
  2. State the advantages of a dictionary catalogue.
  3. Explain briefly the various methods of web indexing.
  4. Illustrate the various steps in POPSI indexing.
  5. State the original principles of subject indexing given by C. A. Cutter.
  6. State with examples the canons for formation of chains of classes in the idea plane.
  7. Explain the rules in AACR-2 for cataloguing of conference proceedings.
  8. Illustrate the need and purpose of ‘see’ entries in a thesaurus.

Term-End Examination June, 2021

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Define Library Classification. Explain with examples that classification is the basis of library services.
  2. What is Notation ? Explain the qualities of a good notation for library classification.
  3. Make a comparative study of the nature, advantages and problems of Dictionary and Classified Catalogues.
  4. Explain the origin, purpose and structure of ISBD records.
  5. Illustrate the features and working of the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
  6. Explain the concept of metadata along with its types.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Discuss the Canons for Terminology.
  2. Describe the notation used in UDC.
  3. What is a Shelf List ? Differentiate it with library catalogue.
  4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of sheaf form of catalogue.
  5. Discuss the problems of subject indexing.
  6. State the associative relationships in a thesaurus. Describe any two by giving examples.
  7. Describe the concepts associated with Simple Knowledge Organisation System (SKOS).
  8. What is an Ontology ? Describe different types of ontologies.

Term-End Examination December, 2020

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Define library classification. Explain its need and purpose in libraries.
  2. What is chain indexing ? Discuss its steps with an example.
  3. State the canons of library classification of the idea plane. Discuss the canons of characteristics.
  4. What is a library catalogue ? Explain its need and purpose in describing information resources of a library.
  5. Explain with examples the principles and structure of the Sears List of Subject Headings (SLSHs).
  6. State the different types of non-book material (NBM). Discuss the constraints in using them and problems in their cataloguing.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Explain the syntax of PRECIS by giving an example.
  2. Define a user interest classification. Explain its advantages and disadvantages.
  3. Explain the concept and need of indexing consistency.
  4. Discuss the different methods of computerised indexing.
  5. Explain the structure and working of a classified catalogue.
  6. What is RDA ? Discuss its key features and purpose.
  7. Describe the need and importance of “See also” references in subject cataloguing.
  8. Discuss the different types of metadata.

Term-End Examination June, 2020

Term-End Examination December, 2019

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Define and explain library classification. Discuss its uses.
  2. What is Notation? Describe the notation of different schemes of classification.
  3. What is a library catalogue? Describe its objectives and functions.
  4. State the various internal forms of a library catalogue. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a classified catalogue.
  5. What do you understand by vocabulary control? State its method for subject cataloguing.
  6. What are different types of search engines? How does a search engine index and organise web resources?

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. What is a characteristic in classification? Explain the canons of characteristics in the Idea plane.
  2. Explain the concept and a few approaches of the users interest classification.
  3. Discuss the process of indexing.
  4. Explain the advantages and problems card catalogues in libraries.
  5. Write an explanatory note on the FRBR.
  6. Describe with examples the rules in AACR2 for cataloguing of computer files.
  7. Elaborate the formulas for measuring the recall and precision ratios of a retrieval output.
  8. What is keywords indexing? Write the advantages of KWIC system.

Term-End Examination June, 2019

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Define library classification. Explain its need and purpose for effective library services.
  2. Explain with examples the canons for arrays.
  3. Describe the outer/physical forms of a catalogue.
  4. Explain the development and structure of International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD).
  5. Explain the purpose of evaluating an indexing system. State the various evaluation criteria.
  6. What is metadata ? What are the metadata tools for cataloguing of networked resources?

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Describe the different types of search engines used for indexing internet resources.
  2. Explain the need of vocabulary control in subject indexing.
  3. Explain the structure and advantages of classified catalogues.
  4. Explain the major problems in Cataloguing of Non-Book Material (NBM).
  5. Make a comparative study of natural and controlled indexing languages for information retrieval.
  6. Discuss the purpose and types of "See also" references in subject cataloguing.
  7. Explain briefly the steps for planning knowledge organization systems.
  8. What is an Ontology ? Describe its various types.

Term-End Examination December, 2018

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. What is classification ? Explain its scope, methods and uses.
  2. Write an essay on DDC.
  3. Compare and contrast the various inner forms of a library catalogue.
  4. What is a MARC Record ? Discuss the format of MARC 21 structure.
  5. What is subject indexing ? Explain the principles of subject cataloguing.
  6. Describe the structure and use of the Sears List of Subject Headings (SLSH).

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Explain associative relationships with examples.
  2. Explain the features and advantages of OPACs.
  3. State the various methods of web indexing.
  4. State and explain the canons of characteristics.
  5. State the purpose and criteria of evaluation of an indexing system.
  6. Explain the steps of Chain indexing with an example.
  7. Make a comparative study of a library catalogue and a bibliography.
  8. State with examples the rules for cataloguing of Cartographic Materials according to AACR2.

Term-End Examination June, 2018

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Explain the process of classification. Discuss its need, purpose and uses.
  2. Discuss the canons of verbal plane with examples.
  3. Explain the need and purpose of evaluating an indexing system. Discuss the various criteria proposed for it.
  4. What is chain indexing ? Explain the concept of chain and link. Discuss the steps in chain indexing with an example.
  5. Describe the structure of a MARC record.
  6. What is metadata ? Explain its different types.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Discuss the canons for array with an example.
  2. Explain the need, purpose and qualities of notation for classification.
  3. State the outer forms of a Library Catalogue. Describe any two.
  4. Explain the different kinds of associative relations in indexing with examples.
  5. What is an indexing language ? Discuss its purpose, attributes and functions.
  6. Discuss International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) highlighting its origin, need, purpose and structure.
  7. What is computerised indexing ? Discuss the methods used in it.
  8. Explain the syntax of POPSI by giving an example.

BLI224

ICT FUNDAMENTALS

Term-End Examination June, 2022

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. What is convergence ? Explain service convergence.
  2. Explain the advantages of LibreOffice over the other Office Suites.
  3. Enumerate the different characteristics of data in a database. Discuss any two types of DBMS systems.
  4. Differentiate between computing and communication protocols.
  5. Describe in brief different categories of viruses.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. WiMAX/Bluetooth Technology
  2. Storage Devices
  3. Issues Related to Multimedia Systems
  4. Mesh Topology
  5. Client-Server Architecture
  6. Electronic Mail Security
  7. Webcasting

Term-End Examination December, 2021

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Describe various features of Linux based operating system.
  2. Explain the WAN switching methods.
  3. Describe different types of messaging methods.
  4. Explain the IPV4 internet addressing system.
  5. Describe different features of search tools.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. Web 2.0 services
  2. ISO-OSI Layers
  3. Technology Convergence
  4. DBMS Languages
  5. User Datagram Protocol
  6. Web Widgets
  7. Routing Algorithms
  8. Interactive Distributed Services

Term-End Examination June, 2021

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Describe the Simplex, Half Duplex and Full Duplex data transmission.
  2. Discuss the role of a storyboard for multimedia presentation.
  3. Discuss the goals and objectives of convergence in the context of NEIS.
  4. Discuss the various DBMS architectures.
  5. Describe in brief different types of security and privacy issues.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. Network topologies
  2. RFID technology in libraries
  3. Ubuntu v/s Windows
  4. Client-Server architecture
  5. Common communication protocols
  6. TCP/IP architecture
  7. Markup languages
  8. Types of search tools

Term-End Examination December, 2020

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Enumerate the different advantages of Networks. Explain in brief the classification of Networks.
  2. What is Convergence? Explain Technology Convergence.
  3. Explain different types of storyboards for multimedia systems.
  4. Why is cell switching superior to circuit and packet switching?
  5. List the different types of searches. Explain any one in detail.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. TCP/IP Layers
  2. Ubuntu File System
  3. Comma-Separated-Values File
  4. Hybrid Topology
  5. IP Addressing
  6. Advantages of Electronic Mail
  7. XML vs. HTML
  8. Features of Web 2.0 Applications

Term-End Examination June, 2020

Term-End Examination December, 2019

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Write any four major roles of an operating system (OS). How does Ubuntu OS differ from Windows OS?
  2. Discuss any two of the following network topologies with suitable illustrations:
  1. What is ODBMS ? How does it differ from RDBMS?
  2. Explain the architecture of a large scale Internet search engine.
  3. What is XML ? Discuss the role of XML in organizing web.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. Scope of the following commands in Ubuntu:
  1. Switch vs. Hub as communication device.
  2. Features of CALC in Libreoffice.
  3. Image formats in multimedia
  4. TCP/IP as communication protocol.
  5. IPv4 addressing system
  6. Truncated search
  7. ISDN

Term-End Examination June, 2019

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Describe the architecture of a digital computer system with suitable illustrations.
  2. What do you mean by Technology Convergence? Explain the architecture of a typical technology convergence.
  3. What is RDBMS ? Point out the measures that are required for security of a database.
  4. Explain the role of Mail User Agent (MUA) and Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) in e-mail based communication.
  5. What are web 2.0 services? How do they differ from web 1.0 services?

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. File system of Ubuntu OS.
  2. Mesh topology in WAN setup.
  3. Roles of DDL and DML in DBMS.
  4. Features of IMPRESS program in Libre office.
  5. IPv6 addressing system
  6. FTP and Telnet
  7. Web searching tools
  8. Clustering algorithms

Term-End Examination December, 2018

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. What is Analog Communication ? How Digital Communication is better than Analog Communication?
  2. What is convergence? Explain service convergence.
  3. Enumerate the different types of DBMS. Explain any one in detail.
  4. Explain password design guidelines and authentication process.
  5. Describe different features of search tools.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. Barcode Readers
  2. OSI Layers
  3. Steps in running a slide show
  4. Applications of Multimedia
  5. IPv4 Address Structure
  6. Widgets
  7. Features of Web 2.0 applications
  8. Streaming audio

Term-End Examination June, 2018

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Explain the features of Linux based operating systems.
  2. What is 'topology' ? Discuss any two LAN topologies.
  3. Define a DBMS. Describe the three levels of data abstraction.
  4. Differentiate between Computing and Communication Protocols. Discuss any three functions of Communication Protocols.
  5. Describe in brief different types of security and privacy issues.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. Storage Devices
  2. Digital data transmission
  3. Components of RDBMS
  4. Desirable features of a Multimedia System
  5. Mesh Topology
  6. User Datagram Protocol
  7. Web Security
  8. Markup Languages

BLI225

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Term-End Examination June, 2022

1. Read the following passage and answer in your own words the questions that follow :

Romain Rolland (1866-1944) endeavours, very early, to maintain contact between genuine France and genuine Germany and to dampen the climate of violence and folly that he sees on both sides. Even though he might pass for an anti-patriot, he refuses to be led by nationalistic passions. Furthermore, he denounces the evils of war, shouting his horror for all the destruction it provokes.

His pacifist attitude appears in several literary works. Liluli (1919), Pierre et Luce (1919), Clerambault (1920)—all three emphasize his horror for violence and they attack the absurdity of war which blindly massacres men, sparing none, and which represents absolute evil.

The third work is the most important, in as much as it is there that Rolland analyzes his pacifism. He depicts a character who, after having let himself be submerged by the passions of the crowd, manages to extricate and free himself from all arguments used to justify war.

This pacifism, inspired by Tolstoy’s philosophy, has religious essence. [It] represents the theoretical attitude of a ‘free mind’, no concrete or pragmatic dimension can be found in it. According to some, this doctrine, although noble cannot be applied. In 1922, Henri Barbusse (1873-1935), the French novelist and member of the French Communist Party, challenged ‘rollandism’ which, even if it exalts individual freedom, remains an unscientific and inefficient theory when compared to Marxism.

Rolland opposed to Barbusse the non-violence of Gandhi; he saw in it an alternative to revolutionary violence. Pursuing the thinking developed in Clerambault, he brought out the religious aspect of Gandhi’s doctrine. The biography that he wrote was a hagiography which depicted a modern-day Christ.

Questions :

2. Write the importance of social skills in about 250 words. 10

3. Write your profile in about 100 words. This should be fit for uploading on some library’s recruitment site which you wish to join. 10

4. Write a note on the importance of a positive body language at a job interview. 10

5. Write a short report in about 150 words for the library committee of your college. 10

6. As an Assistant Librarian, write a letter to the Head of a publishing house for three newspapers your university would like to subscribe. 10

Term-End Examination December, 2021

1. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow :

You may have a personal portfolio website for a number of reasons. If you’re a freelancer, then you’d need one to showcase your work and allow people to contact you. If you’re a student (or unemployed), then you’d need one to show prospective employers how good you are and what you can do, so that they might hire you. If you’re part of a studio, then you might use one to blog about your design life, show people what you’re doing and build your online presence.

A personal portfolio website is all about promoting you. You are a brand, and your name is a brand name. No one is going to know about your brand unless you get it out there; and if you’re a Web designer, developer, writer, gamer or any other type of creative, then it’s essential that you have a good portfolio website.

Your logo is usually the first thing a user sees. It doesn’t necessarily have to be your name, but if you’re trying to promote yourself online, then it’s a good idea to go by your name. And always link your logo to your home page. It’s a common convention that users expect online.

Once the user sees who owns the website, they’ll want to know what it is you do. This is where you explain what you do with a tagline. Your tagline should be short and snappy, summarizing what you do.

This is a personal portfolio website after all, so your portfolio will determine whether the website is interesting or not. People will want to see your previous work to decide whether you’re good or not and for general interest, to see what you’ve been up to in the past.

Depending on what you do, your portfolio should contain big high-quality images, clearly accessible to the user. Include a short description for each project, including the different skills that you needed to complete the project.

Make it clear, and break it down: Web design, development, video, copywriting, branding, etc. You may want to be even more specific: corporate branding, church website design, Flash banner ads and so on.

It’s all about you. Let people see the man or woman behind the mask (i.e., website). Share your background, where you came from, how many years you’ve been in the business, etc. The more details you give, the better your users can form a bond and build trust with you.

If you’re not camera-shy, show a picture of yourself. This will give potential clients peace of mind by allowing them to see who they’re dealing with, and it adds an element of trust.

(a) Answer the questions that follow : 6X2=12

(b) Make sentences with the following words in a way that their meaning is clear : 3X1=3

2. Write short notes on any two of the following : 2X5=10

3. You have been asked to introduce IGNOU to a foreign delegation. What are the aspects you would consider when introducing an institution? Please write a paragraph in about 150 words by way of introducing IGNOU. 10

4. Compare and contrast interview and group discussion explaining the merits and demerits of each. 10

5. Presentations are a very important form of communication. What are the attributes of a good presentation ? Explain the use of various visual aids in presentations. 10

6. Fill the blanks with suitable articles : 5X1=5

7. As a reader of the library, write a letter to a University librarian requesting to add a music collection in the library. 10

Term-End Examination June, 2021

1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

Good manners reveal what kind of a person one is. One who expresses good manners in word and deed is appreciated. Such a person earns the love, admiration and respect of others. Good mannered persons give those whom they interact with their due dignity and respect. People like to have friendship with good mannered persons. You can show good manners through what you say and how you say it. Using foul language and abusive words while talking is bad manner. It is also bad manners to use derogatory words. There are always better words that can be used to say the same thing. Referring to a person as old is not polite. Instead they can be referred to as being elderly.

Being polite is good manners. Speaking rudely and arrogantly is bad manners. Interrupting a person who is speaking is also bad manners. It is good manners to wait for one’s chance to speak. Being impolite and rude while talking shows one does not give the other person their due dignity and respect. Saying thank you, sorry, welcome and pardon as may be required and at the appropriate time while speaking or at any other time is good manners.

If you show courtesy to another it is good manners. Offering one’s seat to an elderly person, a woman or a physically challenged person whether on a bus or at an office reflects good manners. Similarly, giving preference to the elderly or sick in a queue is good manners. Being chivalrous is also good manners. Allowing the elderly, women and children to pass through an open door or board a bus is good manners. Being good mannered even at the cost of one’s convenience shows the honesty behind one’s good manners. If one is truly good mannered it is appreciated by the recipient of a favour or good deed.

Good manners should be inculcated right in childhood. The good behaviour and conduct ingrained in us from childhood seldom leave us. The traits that make up good manners help us through life. Good manners spread good cheer. One should be good mannered at all times. That shows integrity of character. If one is good mannered only where there is some benefit to be accrued or to give a good impression of oneself to others, it means the good manners are not truly a part of the person. It shows the superficiality of the good manners expressed.

a)

(b) Make sentences with the following in your own words in a way that their meaning gets clear : 5×1=5

2. Write short notes on any two of the following: 5×2=10

3. You are newly enrolled to a post-graduate degree programme of a University. Write a letter to University Librarian for setting new membership card. 10

4. Write a paragraph on any one of the following topics : 10

5. Write a short note on portfolio. 10

6. Change the following into the passive voice : 10

7. Complete the following with appropriate forms of the verb given in the bracket: 1 each

Term-End Examination December, 2020

Term-End Examination June, 2020

Term-End Examination December, 2019

Term-End Examination June, 2019

Term-End Examination December, 2018

Term-End Examination June, 2018

BLIE226

MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE

Term-End Examination June, 2022

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Enumerate the functions of management. Discuss planning in detail.
  2. Define ‘TQM’. Discuss its application in library.
  3. What do you understand by ‘change management’ ? Explain the process of change management.
  4. Discuss accessioning policy and procedure highlighting the utility of accession record of library.
  5. What do you understand by ‘control’ function ? Explain control methods for circulation system.
  6. Define ‘budgeting’. Discuss in detail any two types of budgeting techniques.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. POSDCORB
  2. Document Selection Principles
  3. Acquisition of Electronic Journals
  4. DOAJ
  5. Space Management
  6. Causes of Disaster
  7. Principles of Library Expenditure
  8. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Term-End Examination December, 2021

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Explain Fayol’s principles.
  2. Explain why people resist to change in organisations. Discuss six approaches to deal with the ‘resistance to change’ proposed by Kotler and Schlesinger with illustrations drawn from changes sweeping libraries.
  3. Describe in brief the procedure of acquisition of serials.
  4. Explain different kinds of binding and different materials used for binding.
  5. Explain with diagrams eight financial record of libraries.
  6. Discuss three important human behaviour theories/studies.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Levels of management skills
  2. Quality circles
  3. Changing role of a librarian
  4. Do you agree with the statement “Acquisition through agent is generally a preferred method for serials acquisition” ? Explain with your reasons for agreeing or disagreeing.
  5. Shelving and shelf rectification.
  6. Explain general problems of financial management in libraries.
  7. Allocation and encumbering funds of a library.
  8. Explain directive principles and key elements of HRD

Term-End Examination June, 2021

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Enumerate the functions of management. Discuss the nature and importance of ‘controlling’ function and explain the principles behind ‘controlling’ with illustrations.
  2. Why ‘Deming is credited with providing the foundation of the Japanese quality miracle’ and discuss how to use the principle of TQM in libraries.
  3. Explain with appropriate examples the advantages and disadvantages of dealing with publishers, agents/suppliers of documents.
  4. How do you estimate the space requirements of a library building and what are the guidelines for internal allocation of space ?
  5. Briefly explain different methods and techniques of budgeting.
  6. Discuss various functions of HRM department.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Discuss the statement : ‘Modern management is characterised by scientific approach’.
  2. Explain the factors a typical user considers while judging the quality of a library.
  3. Do you agree with the statement : ‘Change means dissatisfaction with the old and belief in the new’ ? Enumerate the reasons for your answer.
  4. Discuss in brief the acquisition process. Explain three popular document selection principles.
  5. Kardex system.
  6. Causes of loss of digital data.
  7. Principles of financial management.
  8. PPBS.

Term-End Examination December, 2020

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Explain strategies for change management and enumerate four clearly evident changes in libraries.
  2. Mention ten management techniques you have learnt and discuss how they can be applied in libraries and what purposes they serve.
  3. Describe various functions of library circulation system. Do you find any difference in performing these functions in Browne and Newark charging systems ?
  4. Discuss in detail external causes of deterioration of library material.
  5. ‘‘Libraries depend heavily on continuous supply of funds for organising their activities, programmes and services.’’ Discuss the statement with reference to sources of finance for libraries.
  6. ‘‘Success of an organisation depends largely on the performance of its manpower.’’ Discuss the statement explaining the need and purpose of HRM.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Managerial skills
  2. Taylor’s principles
  3. Document selection principles
  4. Need and tools for cataloguing of documents
  5. Location/site selection for library
  6. Loss of digital data
  7. Line item/historical budgeting
  8. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Term-End Examination June, 2020

Term-End Examination December, 2019

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Explain reasons for resistance of employeesto change. How to categorise and deal with employee resistance to change ?
  2. Enlist ten management techniques and explain with examples their application in libraries.
  3. Discuss the different charging and discharging systems generally followed in a library.
  4. Explain in detail the external causes of deterioration of library documents.
  5. Discuss the different budgeting methods and techniques followed in libraries.
  6. Discuss important studies on human behaviour that Make or mar the progress of an organisation

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Principles of Frederick W. Taylor.
  2. Ordering processes of documents on acquisition unit of a library.
  3. Causes of loss of digital data.
  4. Criteria prescribed by McDonald for quality library building to house hybrid collection.
  5. Performance appraisal.
  6. Write off of loss of books in Libraries.
  7. Principles of library expenditure.
  8. Participative management.

Term-End Examination June, 2019

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Discuss with illustrations, five major managerial functions.
  2. What are the changes which have occurred in libraries in the recent past ? Explain how these changes can be managed.
  3. Explain with examples the difficulties in acquiring information resources by Indian libraries.
  4. Discuss the points to be considered while planning and designing a library building.
  5. Explain the statement "libraries are considered to be social memory of the society" highlighting the need for and the circumstances of preservation of library documents.
  6. Explain advantages and disadvantages of 'library stock verification'. What precautionary measures do you suggest to prevent loss of documents in libraries ?

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Define 'management' and identify its characteristics.
  2. Explain the principle of 'the best reading for the largest number at the least cost'.
  3. Trade discount
  4. Browne charging system
  5. Control methods for circulation system
  6. Factors to be considered while selecting site and location for a library building
  7. Digital preservation
  8. Binding consumables

Term-End Examination December, 2018

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. List the general principles of management. Explain how their application leads to efficiency in working of libraries.
  2. Explain the routines of classification process in libraries and information centres.
  3. What are the main causes of disasters ? Describe the disaster prevention measures to be taken while planning a library building.
  4. List elements of HR planning. Explain the need for induction and deployment in libraries.
  5. What are the various methods of preparing the library budget ? Explain the features of zerobased budgeting.
  6. Explain the implications of ICT developments on e-procurement and e-documents.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Maslow's Theory of hierarchy of needs
  2. Problems in implementing TQM in libraries
  3. Weeding of library materials
  4. Sources of finance for libraries
  5. Methods of financial estimation
  6. Binding of periodicals
  7. Principles of library expenditure
  8. Change management process

Term-End Examination June, 2018

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Define 'Total Quality Management'. Explain how TQM can be implemented in libraries and information centres.
  2. Discuss the various approaches to deal with resistance to organisational change.
  3. Describe the methods of acquisition of documents through monetary payment.
  4. Explain the term 'human resource development' (HRD). Discuss how it can be implemented in libraries.
  5. What do you understand by financial management ? List its components. Discuss the principles that govern financial management in libraries.
  6. Explain the nature of LIS professionals of the future library and information organisations.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Directing and its sub-functions
  2. Modern scientific management
  3. Impact of electronic publications on acquision
  4. Types of orders for serials
  5. Methods of financial estimation
  6. Merits and demerits of participative management
  7. Methods of communication
  8. Space needs of a library building

BLIE228

INFORMATION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Term-End Examination June, 2022

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Discuss the technique of compiling a bibliography using author approach explaining all the steps with an example.
  2. What is Current Awareness Service (CAS) ? Discuss its scope and characteristics.
  3. Explain the need for providing information on forthcoming conferences. List the items of information to be included in it.
  4. What is an abstract ? Explain its different types by giving examples.
  5. What is Document Delivery Service (DDS) ? Discuss its different models.
  6. Explain the need for a web marketing plan. Describe its components in the context of library services.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Explain the concepts ‘document profile’ and ‘user profile’ by giving an example for each.
  2. Enumerate the different types of newspaper clipping services. Describe any two.
  3. Describe the barriers to effective use of information.
  4. Describe any two information analysis and consolidation products produced in India.
  5. Describe three types of handbooks by giving examples.
  6. Discuss the factors that govern the efficiency of document delivery service.
  7. Describe electronic document delivery service provided by e-journal publishers.
  8. Discuss the salient features of Moodle e-learning content management system.

Term-End Examination December, 2021

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. What do you understand by subject approach in literature search ? Explain steps involved in it with examples.
  2. What is an adhoc bibliography ? Discuss its functions and steps involved in its preparation.
  3. What is selective dissemination of information (SDI) service ? Explain the steps involved in providing it.
  4. What is an abstracting periodical ? Discuss its need and purpose.
  5. Define information analysis and synthesis. Describe the steps involved in it.
  6. Discuss the 7 P’s of marketing of services in the context of web marketing.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Differentiate between a single source digest and a multiple source digest. List the components of a digest.
  2. Describe how would you organise a newspaper clipping service.
  3. What is consolidated information ? Describe the process of information consolidation.
  4. Explain the concepts of packaging and repackaging of information.
  5. Describe the guidelines for the effective presentation and layout of a technical digest.
  6. Enumerate the services of British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC). Describe any two of these.
  7. Enumerate different web-based information sharing services. Describe any two of these services.
  8. Discuss issues and challenges associated with quality web content.

Term-End Examination June, 2021

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. What is meant by Current Awareness Service (CAS) ? Describe the steps of preparing Current Contents type of CAS.
  2. Describe how you can provide SDI service to your users. Illustrate with the help of a flowchart.
  3. Define technical digest. Describe its various categories.
  4. Write an essay on translation services in India.
  5. What is social networking ? Describe the features of any three social networking sites.
  6. Explain the concept of web marketing mix.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Describe the different ways of arranging entries in an adhoc bibliography.
  2. What information do you need for compilation of a list of forthcoming conferences ?
  3. Describe the functions and uses of Reviews.
  4. Describe the factors that determine the efficiency of document delivery service.
  5. Describe various species of Blogs.
  6. Describe the salient features of LibraryThing, GuruLib and Revish.
  7. Discuss the features of web collaborative tools.
  8. Describe the items covered in a web marketing plan for a library.

Term-End Examination December, 2020

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. Describe the steps involved in compilation of an adhoc bibliography. Give three examples.
  2. What is SDI ? Describe its components.
  3. What do you understand by referral service ? Explain its need and the tools required for this service.
  4. What do you understand by Information analysis and synthesis ? Describe its various steps.
  5. What is document delivery service ? Describe different types of document delivery service models.
  6. Describe some popular web-based services.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Describe the procedure for compilation of a bibliography following author approach.
  2. Describe the method of feedback analysis of SDI service.
  3. Describe the steps involved in preparing an abstract.
  4. Differentiate between trend reports and technical digests.
  5. Discuss machine translation research in India.
  6. Discuss the concept of collaborative content development.
  7. Explain e-marketing.
  8. What is an abstract ? Describe its types with features.

Term-End Examination June, 2020

Term-End Examination December, 2019

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. What is Current Awareness Service (CAS) ? Describe its characteristics.
  2. What is Newspaper Clipping Service ? Enumerate its types and describe the steps in organizing the service.
  3. Explain the meaning and need of technical digests. Describe their categories and the component of information they should contain.
  4. What do you understand by electronic document delivery systems and services (EDDS) ? Describe the document delivery system of E-journal publishers and library consortia.
  5. What is Machine Translation (MT) ? Describe different techniques of MT systems.
  6. Describe the features of social networking websites. Discuss how Web 2.0 features can be used in libraries.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. How will you ascertain the 'Topic' of literature search from the query avoiding ambiguity ?
  2. Describe the steps in preparing an informative abstract of a document.
  3. Discuss the functions and uses of Reviews.
  4. Describe the features of Wikipedia, Wikinews and Wiktionary.
  5. Describe the features of Moodie.
  6. Describe the interlibrary loan service of OCLC.
  7. Discuss Web marketing mix.
  8. Discuss the quality based issues involved in Website design.

Term-End Examination June, 2019

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. What is meant by literature search ? Describe the techniques of literature search by subject.
  2. What is a digest ? Describe the components of a digest.
  3. Define information consolidation. Briefly describe the process associated with information analysis and consolidation.
  4. What do you understand by Document Delivery Service (DDS) ? Explain the factors that govern the efficiency of DDS.
  5. What is Lib 2.0 ? Describe the features of Gurulib and Revish.
  6. What is meant by Content Management System ? Enumerate different types of content management system and describe the features of any two of them.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Describe the steps in providing current contents type of current Awareness Service.
  2. Mention the difference between a library, information centre and information analysis centre. Describe the attributes by which information analysis centre can be identified.
  3. Differentiate between trend reports and technical digests.
  4. Describe in brief Ariel Inter-Library Loan Software.
  5. Discuss the role of IFLA in solving the problems faced by document delivery service operators.
  6. Describe the translation activities in humanities and social sciences in India.
  7. Discuss the pattern of web marketing of library and information services.
  8. Discuss the concept of collaborative content development and also the features of collaboration tools.

Term-End Examination December, 2018

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. What is meant by title announcement service ? Explain how will you provide such a service in a library.
  2. Distinguish referral service from reference service. Describe the online tools used in providing referral service.
  3. Enumerate the different categories of information consolidation products. Discuss the types, functions and uses of reviews.
  4. Describe the translation activities in the area of humanities and social sciences in India.
  5. Distinguish between information center and information analysis center. Discuss the types of services offered by information analysis centers in India.
  6. What is content management system ? Explain the collaborative content development system with examples.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Author approach is an effective approach for compilation of a bibliography - Explain.
  2. What is an abstract ? Describe its types.
  3. Explain the concept of packaging and repackaging of information.
  4. Describe inter-library loan service of Online Computer Library Center (OCLC).
  5. Discuss the status of machine translation research in India.
  6. What are the points to be considered towards best practices for the development of collaborative content ?
  7. Explain the steps involved in the analysis and synthesis of information.
  8. Discuss some common graphic file formats.

Term-End Examination June, 2018

Part-I Answer any four, in about 500 words each. (4*10=40)

  1. What do you understand by the subject approach of literature search ? Explain the different steps involved in subject approach with examples.
  2. Describe newspaper clipping service. Discuss how it is organised in a library.
  3. Define the term 'Information Consolidation'. Discuss the various processes of information consolidation with the help of a diagram.
  4. What is an electronic document delivery service ? Discuss how electronic document delivery service is provided by some of the e-journal service providers.
  5. What do you understand by Web 2.0 ? Discuss web-based library services with the help of examples.
  6. Explain the concept of web marketing mix.

Part-II Answer any six, in about 250 words each. (6*5=30)

  1. Describe the characteristics of current awareness service.
  2. Discuss with examples some of the online union catalogues as a source of information.
  3. Describe the factors responsible for the efficiency of document delivery service.
  4. Elaborate on the different types of machine translation systems.
  5. Discuss some of the quality based issues involved in website design.
  6. Describe the characteristics of Web 2.0.
  7. Explain how the web has changed the traditional marketing concept.
  8. Define technical digest and discuss its need.

BLIE229

ICT IN LIBRARIES

Term-End Examination June, 2022

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Enumerate the features of five ages of library automation.
  2. Explain the functional requirements for acquisition in ILS.
  3. Discuss the generic parameters for evaluation of ILS.
  4. What is LAMP ? Discuss advantages and disadvantages of open source software applications in libraries.
  5. Discuss future trends of digital libraries.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. Discovery Tools
  2. Information Mashup
  3. Article Indexing
  4. E-Granthalaya ILS
  5. Metadata in DSpace
  6. LIBSYS ILS
  7. Greenstone User Interface
  8. Evergreen ILS

Term-End Examination December, 2021

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Explain the process of digitisation.
  2. Discuss in brief functional requirements for document processing in ILS.
  3. Describe the special features of Koha ILS.
  4. Discuss any five generations of library automation packages.
  5. Discuss the philosophy and principles of open source software.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. Linked open data
  2. Web-scale library management
  3. Use of RFID automated circulation
  4. SOUL ILS
  5. Digital collection and digital library
  6. User management in Dspace
  7. Request for proposals
  8. Licensing of open source software

Term-End Examination June, 2021

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Explain steps of library automation.
  2. Discuss general parameters for evaluation of ILS.
  3. What is a Digital Library ? Discuss its advantages.
  4. Describe the features of NewGenLib.
  5. Discuss the functional features of DSpace.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. Cloud-based library automation
  2. Article Indexing
  3. Evergreen ILS
  4. OPAC
  5. OAI/PMH tools
  6. SOUL
  7. Cataloguing tools
  8. Document plug-ins in GSDL

Term-End Examination December, 2020

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Define library automation. Discuss the five eras of library automation.
  2. Discuss functional requirements for circulation in ILS.
  3. What is system analysis ? Discuss its role in automation.
  4. Discuss the advantages of GSDL.
  5. What do you mean by open source ? Enumerate the freedoms associated with open source.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. Linked open data
  2. Project Gutenberg
  3. e-Granthalaya ILS
  4. Information mashup
  5. SLIM
  6. Features of DSpace
  7. LAMP architecture
  8. Webcasting

Term-End Examination June, 2020

Term-End Examination December, 2019

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Explain in brief the evolution of Library automation.
  2. Explain the nature of categorisation of ILS.
  3. Distinguish between Automated Library System and Digital Library System.
  4. Discuss functional requirements for circulation in ILS.
  5. Describe metadata formats and document formats of GSDL.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. Linked open data
  2. Standards in KOHA
  3. Special features of NewGenLib
  4. Catalogue vs. OPAC
  5. Open Source Software vs Commercial Software
  6. Audio / Video streaming
  7. User Management in DSpace
  8. Greenstone User Interface

Term-End Examination June, 2019

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Discuss the trends in library automation.
  2. Discuss general parameters for evaluation of integrated library system.
  3. What is 'Serials Control' ? Enumerate activities in Serials Control
  4. Discuss the workflow of automated circulation.
  5. Discuss the functional features and metadata in DSpace.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. OPAC 2.0
  2. Interoperability
  3. Vediocapturing
  4. E-Granthalaya
  5. Information Mashup
  6. Evergreen I LS
  7. LAMP Components
  8. Enhanced features in Koha.

Term-End Examination December, 2018

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. Enumerate features of different generations of ILS.
  2. Discuss the major benefits of open source ILSs.
  3. Describe the special features of NewGenlib ILS.
  4. Explain the IPR issues related to FLOSS.
  5. Distinguish between automated library system and digital library system.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. Cloud-based library automation
  2. OPAC 2.0
  3. Inter Library Loan
  4. Audio/Video streaming
  5. Advantages of GSDL
  6. Ingest process in Dspace
  7. Metadata formats
  8. Koha ILS.

Term-End Examination June, 2018

Part-I Answer any three, in about 250 words each. (3*5=15)

  1. What is an integrated library system ? Discuss its features.
  2. Discuss the latest trends in library automation.
  3. Discuss functional requirements for Serials Control in ILS.
  4. Describe the major and special features of Evergreen.
  5. Discuss technical features of GSDL.

Part-II Answer any five, in about 150 words each. (5*4=20)

  1. Steps in library automation
  2. Request for proposals
  3. NewGenlib ILS
  4. LAMP Components
  5. Metadata in D-Space
  6. Information mashups
  7. Video digitisation
  8. Advantages of a digital library

Other Resources