BACHELOR OF LIBRARY INFORMATION AND SCIENCE 

June, 2011

BLS-7 : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY : BASICS

1.1 Describe different generations of computers with their features.

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1.2 Explain the meaning and scope of reprography and micrography. Discuss their roles in libraries

2.1 What are the components of a digital computer ? Describe their functions with the help of a diagram.

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2.2 Discuss different types of transmission media in telecommunications.

3.1 What do you understand by operating systems ? Explain its different types.

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3.2 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using commercial software packages.

4.1 What is MARC format ? Explain the structure of MARCH format.

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4.2 What are the objectives of a network ? Explain the range of network services for libraries.

5.0 Write notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each) :-

(a) Protocols in telecommunications.

(b) Functions of library management systems

(c) Network topology

(d) Search engines

(e) Intranet