BLIS-O6
BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND SCIENCE
June, 2013
BLS-6 : INFORMATION SERVICES
1.1 Explain the meaning and characteristics of the term 'information' in the context of library and information science. How the social science information can be grouped in different categories ? Illustrate with examples.
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1.2 Discuss the need for information in various spheres citing examples from your own
experiences.
2.1 Define and explain information sources, information resources and information services. In the context of use and users of information, how the value of information services can be judged ?
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2.2 What is meant by Value-added information services ? Discuss the attributes and functions of information services that could be considered adding value.
3.1 Explain the factors that necessitate the provision of reference services in libraries.
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3.2 What is SDI ? Explain the functional phases of SDI.
4.1 What is meant by document delivery service ? Discuss the factors that govern the efficiency of such a service.
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4.2 Discuss the recent trends in document delivery service and the role of international organizations on this aspect.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following
(in about 300 words each) :
(a) Use and user studies
(b) Steps in planning of documentation and information centres.
(c) Methods of bibliographical compilation
(d) Contents-by-journal service.
(e) Advantages of online searching of database
BLIS-04
BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND SCIENCE
June, 2013
BLS-5 : REFERENCE & INFORMATION SOURCES
1.1 What do you understand by reference service ? Discuss how advances in Information Technology have improved the efficiency of reference service provided by the library.
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1.2 Differentiate between a general and a subject encyclopaedia. Describe the criteria for evaluating an encyclopaedia.
2.1 Define a National Bibliography and describe its characteristics. Briefly describe Indian National Bibliography.
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2.2 Describe briefly the types of reference sources for providing information on current affairs. Discuss their limitations.
3.1 Enumerate different types of biographical information sources. How do you evaluate a biographical information source ?
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3.2 State the importance of statistical information sources. What are the problems associated with such sources ?
4.1 Discuss the importance of Institutions as sources of information. What are the types of institutions that have evolved over a period of time ?
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4.2 Describe different category of humans as sources of information. Mention the limitations in using them as sources of information.
5.0 Answer any fourteen questions. Choosing atleast three from each category :
5.1 Write any one title for each of the following category :
(a) English language unabridged Dictionary.
(b) Subject Encyclopaedia
(c) An International Year Book
(d) Subject Handbook
(e) Professional Directory
5.2 What information can be found in the following sources :
(a) Chambers world Gazetteer
(b) Whitakar's Almanac and Book of facts
(c) German - English Technical and
Engineering Dictionary
(d)
(e) Swamy's Handbook for Central Government Servants.
5.3 Describe the scope of the following reference books :
(a) Biological Abstracts
(b) British National Bibliography.
(c)
(d) Directory of Indian scientific periodicals
(e) Directory of scientific Research Institutions in
5.4 Mention the sources of information answering following questions :
(a) Brief description of pyramids
(b) Annual output of PhDs from different
(c) Historical Monuments of
(d) Names and addresses of companies in
(e) Unabbreviated form of WHO.
BLIS-04
BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND SCIENCE
June, 2013
BLS-4 : LIBRARY CATALOGUING THEORY
1.1 Library catalogue reflects the library collection-elucidate the statement. Make a comparative study of bibliography, shelf list and library catalogue.
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1.2 Give a brief account of physical forms of library catalogue. Make a comparison of card form and Machine Readable Form of library catalogue.
2.1 Enumerate the different types of entries in a classified catalogue. Explain the role of reference entries.
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2.2 Distinguish between the terms centralised and co-operative cataloguing. Explain the need for a union catalogue bringing out clearly the pre-requisites for the compilation of a union catalogue.
3.1 Discuss with examples the treatment in AACR and CCC of following types of corporate authorship : Institutions, Religious Bodies, and Conferences.
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3.2 What do you mean by uniform titles? Discuss with examples the treatment of uniform titles in AACR - 2R, 1988.
4.1 What do you understand by subject cataloguing ? Discuss the role of indexing language in subject cataloguing.
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4.2 Enumerate the role of cross-references in alphabetical subject catalogue. Show the treatment of cross-references in LCSH with adequate examples.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following :
(in about 300 words each)
(a) ISO - 2709
(b) POPSI
(c) Cataloguing of Non Print Material (NPM)
(d) Indic names
(e) Tracing according to CCC.
BLIS-03
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
BLIS-02
BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND SCIENCE
June, 2013
BLS-2 : 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
BLIS-01
"BACHELOR OF INFORMATION AND SCIENCE"
June, 2013
BLS-1 : LIBRARY AND SOCIETY
1.1 Discuss the role of libraries in supporting educational and research activities of the society.
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1.2 Five Laws of library science constitute the basic philosophy of librarianship. Justify the statement.
2.1 Give an account of library development in modern
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2.2 Discuss how the National Library of India evolved from the
3.1 What do you understand by the expression 'user studies' ? Explain some of the methodologies/ techniques employed for conducting user studies.
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3.2 Describe briefly the characteristics and functions of public libraries.
4.1 Discuss state policy for library and information services. Explain its objectives and need for legislation.
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4.2 Define resource sharing. Explain the requirements for the organization of resource sharing among libraries.
5.0 Write notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each) :
(a) Open access in libraries.
(b) British Library Act
(c) DELNET
(d) Special libraries
(e) Library legislation
Ms-95 December, 2009 Research Methodology For Management Decisions
December, 2009
Ms-95 : Research Methodology For Management Decisions
SECTION – A
1. How would you define a research problem ? Clearly distinguish between unit of analysis and characteristic of interest.
2. What is a questionnaire ? Highlight the main aspects of a questionnaire. Discuss various types of questions that are used in construction of a questionnaire.
3. You have to evaluate the image of a retail store. Construct a semantic differential scale for this purpose.
4. Explain various types of managerial decisions. Give examples to substantiate your claims.
5. Why is review of literature included in a research report ? What is its purpose ? What is a bibliography ? What is its purpose ?
6. Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Latin Square design
(b) Interval Scale
(c) Classification according to dichotomy
(d) Verbal or Prose models.
SECTION – B
7. In 30 tosses of a coin the following sequence of heads (H) and tails (T) is obtained :
HTTHTHHHTHHTTHT
HTHHTHTTHTHHTHT
(a) Determine the number of runs, V
(b) Test at the 0.05 significance level whether the sequence is random ?
Ms-95 June, 2010 Research Methodology For Management Decisions
June, 2010
Ms-95 : Research Methodology For Management Decisions
SECTION – A
1. Explain the meaning of Research in context of making intelligent decisions. Thus, discuss the need for research in business decision making.
2. Define secondary data. State their major sources and point out the dangers involved in their use and the precautions necessary to use them. Illustrate with examples.
3. What is a Likert scale ? Why is it called a scale of summated rating ? Briefly discuss how a Likert scale is developed ?
4. Discuss the need for model building in managerial research. Also, relate the different types of models as used in different decision making situations.
5. Define a research report and explain its purpose. What are the characteristics and components of a research report ?
6. Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a)
(b) Area Sampling
(c) Multiple Linear Regression
(d) Copy
SECTION – B
7. The table below gives the arithmetic addition scores for 27 individuals belonging to two groups. Test the hypothesis using suitable non-parametric test, of no difference between these two sets of scores. Take a 5 per cent level of significance.
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Ms-95 June, 2011 Research Methodology for Management DecisionsJune, 2011 Ms-95 : Research Methodology for Management Decisions SECTION – A 1. Distinguish between primary and secondary data. Explain any three methods of collecting primary data using examples wherever possible. 2. In the data below, column X represents scores of 10 members of a control group in an experiment. Column Y represents the scores of 10 matched individuals who were given the same test after a period of stress. Use Wilcoxon's matched pair signed rank test to examine the hypothesis of no difference. You may use 5% level of significance.
3. Write short notes on any two of the following : (a) Exploratory Research (b) Systematic Sampling Design (c) Advantages of sampling over complete enumeration (d) Regression Analysis 4. Take any managerial decision that was taken in your organization and of which you are aware of the information and the process through which it has gone through. Analyse the problem solving steps that have gone through and the improvement that you would suggest if the same situation has to be faced all over again. 5. (a) Discuss the different aspects of classification of data. What are the likely problems encountered in the classification and how they can be handled ? (b) Write briefly about the different forms of data presentation devices. 6. You have been assigned the task of measuring the job satisfaction of Blue Collar Employees in your organization. Design a suitable questionnaire to measure the same. SECTION – B 7. Test for the randomness of the following sample using the 0.05 significance level : A, B, A, A, A, B, B, A, B, B, A, A, B, A, B, A, A, B, B, B, B, A, B, B A, A, A, B, A, B, A, A, B, B, A, B, B, A, A, A, B, B, A, A, B, A, A, A
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Ms-95 December, 2011 Research Methodology For Management DecisionsDecember, 2011 Ms-95 : Research Methodology For Management Decisions SECTION – A 1. Describe four types of measurement viz Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio scale measurement. Prepare a set of ten statements on a Likert's scale to measure the customer satisfaction of Barista. 2. Distinguish between probability and non-probability sampling designs. Discuss in depth one of the probability and one non-probability sampling design with the help of examples. 3. Discuss with the help of examples various parts of a research report. 4. Define research. What are the feature of the good research study ? Distinguish between Exploratory and Conclusive Research. 5. Describe in brief, the importance of editing, coding, classification, tabulation and presentation of data in the context of a research study. 6. The following data from Borislow show the changed response scores of three groups on the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule. Test the differences among these three group, using any appropriate nonparametric tests. You may use 5% level of significance.
SECTION – B Read the case "Business World" and answer question given at the end of the case. BUSINESS WORLD
"Business World", a fortnightly magazine, is published from Questionnaire* Name : _______________________________ Profession:___________________________ Designation ______________________ Income : ______________________ Age : 1. Which of these business magazines do you read ? (Please tick)
2. My areas of interest are (Please tick one or more) Croporate and business affairs ( ) Economic policy and development ( ) Political affairs ( ) People and lifestyles ( ) Art literature ( ) Investments ( ) 3. Rank the following magazines on a 1 to 5 scale (5 for very good, 1 for poor) for the following attributes : Business Business Update Fortune World * Reproduced with the permission of the editor, Business world ( 1. Timeliness of information 2. Depth of information 3. Range of information 4. Depth of analysis 5. Language and style of presentation 6. Quality of printing and visuals. 4. How much time do you spend in reading an issue of Business World ?______hours 5. How much of Business World do you read ? (Please tick one) (1) The entire magazine ( ) (2) More than half the magazine ( ) (3) More than a quarter of the magazine ( ) (4) Less than a quarter of the magazine ( ) 6. Which of these features in Business World do you usually find interesting and read ? (Please tick one or more)
7. Which of these specialist pages in Business World do you read and find interesting ? (Please look at the shoulder heads inside the magazine pages if you are not sure.)
8. In order to suit my requirements better, Business World should have Fewer main features stores ( ) The same number of main feature stories ( ) At least one more main feature story ( ) 9. The lead features (cover and spotlight) should be Shorter ( ) Same length ( ) Longer ( ) 10. Business World's coverage of the following items (Please tick one column for each entry) :
11. (a) Do you buy your copy of Business World from the News-stands or are you a subscriber ? (i) News-stands (ii) Subscriber (b) If (a), do you find it difficult to get a copy of Business World on . the news-stands ? Yes_________________No__________________ 12. How soon after the magazine is published each fortnight do you receive your copy of Business world ? 1-3 days ______________ 3-6 days_____________ 6-12 days________________Longer than 12 days _____________________ 13. Do you have any other suggestions to improve Business World ?
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