BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND SCIENCE
June, 2013
BLS-3 : LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY
1.1 Define the following concepts with the help of suitable examples.
(a) Universe and Entity
(b) Discipline and Subjects
(c) Categories, Facets and Isolates
OR
1.2 What are the different approaches adopted by users to search documents in a library ? Explain the role of library classification in meeting the subject approach of the users.
2.1 Enumerate the different species of library classification. Make a comparative study of the features of enumerative and faceted classification.
OR
2.2 Discuss in brief the methodology for the study of subjects.
3.1 Describe the steps involved in practical classification of documents with the help of a
suitable example.
OR
3.2 What do you understand by common isolates in library classification ? Discuss the use of common isolates in colen classification scheme.
4.1 What is meant by mnemonics ? Discuss with the help of examples the different types of mnemonics propounded by Ranganathan.
OR
4.2 Discuss the salient features of DDC (19th edn.) scheme.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each) :
(a) CRG
(b) Systems approach to library classification
(c) Add to device
(d) CC - Version - 3
(e) Special auxiliaries in UDC
