BACHELOR OF LIBRARY INFORMATION AND SCIENCE
June, 2011
BLS-3 : LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY
1.1 Describe different modes of formation of subjects with suitable examples.
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1.2 Define library classification and explain how the universe of knowledge has been mapped in DDC scheme.
2.1 Describe the principles of facet sequence. Illustrate their use in colon classification scheme.
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2.2 Define the concept of common isolates. Explain their uses in DDC and UDC schemes.
3.1 What is meant by mnemonics ? Discuss their various kinds found in library classification schemes.
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3.2 Discuss the salient features of DDC scheme. Explain the reasons of its popularity all over the world.
4.1 Discuss the features of colon classification which make it a freely faceted and analytico - synthetic scheme of classification.
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4.2 Explain how societies and research groups contribute to the development of library
classification.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following
(in about 300 words each)
(a) Book number
(b) Attributes and characteristics
(c) Subject approach to information
(d) Depth schedules
(e) Array and chain
