June, 2013

BLS-02 : Library Management

1.1 State the important managerial functions and discuss their significance in effective management of libraries.

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1.2 "Every library needs space for all types of documents, users and staffs." Discuss the

statement relating to common service areas in a public library.

2.1 Discuss briefly the significance of planning and organisation of technical section of a university library.

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2.2 Explain the meaning of the term 'non-book materials'. Describe the tools for their selection in a scientific research laboratory's library.

3.1 What do you understand by stock verification? Explain the methods of stock verification in libraries with their merits and demerits.

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3.2 Explain the various aspects that concern Human Resource Development (HRD) mechanism. How does a university implement HRD in its library ?

4.1 Discuss the various methods of financial estimation for libraries.

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4.2 Explain the need for a budgetary control system in libraries. State the reasons for maintaining financial records in a library.

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

(a)  Organisational chart of a public library

(b)  Kinds of library binding

(c)  Library equipment

(d)  Problems in selection of periodicals

(e)  Elements of personnel planning