MLISC Application of IT in Libraries and Information Centres (Theory) June 2013 PDF

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This is a past paper from a June 2013 examination for a Master of Library and Information Science (MLISC) degree. The paper covers the application of Information Technology (IT) in libraries and information centers, with questions on library automation, database creation, and important library tools. It includes various definitions, explanations, and theoretical questions.

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*ML7* ML 7 M.L.I.Sc. Degree Examination, June 2013 Paper – 7 : APPLICATION OF IT IN LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES (Theory) Time : 3 Hours...

*ML7* ML 7 M.L.I.Sc. Degree Examination, June 2013 Paper – 7 : APPLICATION OF IT IN LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES (Theory) Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80 I. Answer any four of the following : (4×10=40) 1) Discuss the significant landmarks of library automation since 1970. 2) Enumerate the functional subsystems of library automation. 3) Discuss the salient feature of NewGenlib. 4) Discuss in detail on historical development, features and importance of SQL. 5) Explain in detail the steps to be followed in the creation of database by using CDS/ISIS. 6) Briefly explain the objectives and services of INFLIBNET. II. Answer any four of the following : (4×5=20) 7) Retrospective conversion 8) Hypertext 9) Automated circulation system 10) Benchmarking of library automation systems 11) RDBMS 12) HELENET III. Write brief answers to the following : (10×2=20) 13) Define library automation 14) What is an expert system ? 15) State the different versions of DVD. 16) What is a database ? 17) What is database security ? 18) What is ISO 2709 ? 19) What is OAI-PMH ? 20) What is multiplexing ? 21) What is a protocol ? 22) Expand MyLIBNET and ADINET. _______________ *ML3* ML 3 M.L.I.Sc. Degree Examination, June 2013 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Paper – III : Content Analysis, Organization and Development Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80 I. Answer any four of the following : (4×10=40) 1) What is content development ? Describe the advantages and disadvantages of web-based contents. 2) Critically examine the key issues to be considered while hosting the contents on the web. 3) What is DTD ? Explain its structure. 4) Distinguish between well-formed and valid XML documents ? Explain the process of creating and editing an XML document. 5) Discuss structure of MARC 21. 6) What is content analysis ? Explain its steps. II. Write short notes on any four of the following : (4×5=20) 7) Content creating tools. 8) Boolean operators. 9) Content formats. 10) Creation of ordered and unordered list in HTML. 11) XML. 12) Procedure for quantitative content analysis. P.T.O. ML 3 *ML3* III. Write brief answers to the following : (10×2=20) 13) List any to advantages of content analysis. 14) Enumerate any four parameters used for evaluating web documents. 15) What is relational analysis ? 16) Write any two differences between metadata and traditional catalogue data. 17) Name any four recall devices. 18) What is a protocol ? 19) What is an IP address ? 20) What is CSS in XML ? 21) Expand SGML. 22) List any four HTM tags along with their syntax. ______________ *ML1* ML 1 M.L.I.Sc. Degree Examination, June 2013 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Paper – I : Foundations of Information Science Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80 I. Answer any four of the following : (10×4=40) 1 Discuss the conceptual relationship between Data, Information , Knowledge Wisdom and Understanding with the help of a diagram. 2) Explain with examples the structure, composition and growth of the subject of information science. 3) Trace the evolution of information Society as stated by Daniel Bell. 4) Define Library marketing. Explain 4 P’s of library marketing. 5) Trace the evolution of users studies by highlighting its land marks. 6) Briefly explain the method of research often used in Users Studies. II. Write short notes on any four of the following : (5×4=20) 7) Library Promotional Tools 8) Nature of Information 9) Knowledge and its types 10) Geographic indicators 11) Paradigms of Information science 12) T.D. Wilson’s model of ISB. III. Write brief answers to the following : (2×10=20) 13) What is post Industrial Society ? 14) What is Public relation ? P.T.O. ML 1 *ML1* 15) What is consumer analysis ? 16) List out the Categories of Academic Library users. 17) Differentiate between wants and requirements. 18) What is critical Incidental method ? 19) What is Information seeking behavior ? 20) What is Library Market Research ? 21) What is Information Ethics ? 22) Market Audit. _______________ *ML4* ML 4 M.L.I.Sc. Degree Examination, June 2013 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Paper – IV : Management of Information Resources Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80 I. Answer any four of the following : (4×10=40) 1) Explain the steps involved in Archival Resource Management. 2) What is knowledge management ? Explain the features of knowledge management. 3) Discuss the problems in implementation of knowledge management in Academic Libraries. 4) Describe the procedure involved in the selection and recruitment of library staff. 5) Discuss in detail about components of IPR. 6) Define the concept of copyright law. Explain the features of Copyright Act in India. II. Write short notes on any four of the following : (4×5=20) 7) Importance of knowledge management 8) Information management 9) Planning of HRM 10) Types of Budget 11) Monitoring Techniques 12) Importance of Patents. P.T.O. ML 4 *ML4* III. Write brief answers to the following : (10×2=20) 13) What is job description? 14) Expand SWOT. 15) What is stock verification ? 16) What is delegation of authority ? 17) What is “Annual Report” ? 18) What is Line-item budget ? 19) What is Censorship ? 20) What is Hacking ? 21) Define system analysis. 22) State any two components of job analysis. –––––––––––– *ML2* ML 2 M.L.I.Sc. Degree Examination, June 2013 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Paper – II : Organisation of Information Resources Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80 I. Answer any four of the following : (10×4=40) 1) Explain the various traditional Human sources of Information. 2) Write a detail note on Subject Gateways. 3) Discuss the standards and tools for organizing information resources. 4) What is CCF ? Explain the structure of CCF. 5) Discuss the importance of internet resources. 6) What is archiving ? Discuss the need and importance of archiving. II. Write short notes on any four of the following : (5×4=20) 7) Microform 8) Hypertext 9) Annual reports 10) FAQ 11) ISBD 12) MARC-21. III. Write brief answers to the following : (2×10=20) 13) What is homepage ? 14) Expand UNIMARC. 15) What is USENET ? 16) What is List servs ? 17) What is tag ? 18) What is company profile ? 19) Name any two hazards of Library materials. 20) What is GMD ? 21) Define multimedia. 22) What is optical media ? _______________ *ML6* ML 6 M.L.I.Sc. Degree Examination, June 2013 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Paper – VI : Research Methods in LIS Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80 I. Answer any four of the following : (4×10=40) 1) What is Basic Research ? Explain how historical method is useful in carrying out LIS research. 2) What is Scientometrics ? Explain how it can be used in studying the structure of a subject and its conceptual growth. 3) What is graphical representation of data ? Explain with the help of an example the uses of the graphs. 4) Differentiate between Quantitative research and Qualitative research. Explain the use of content analysis. 5) What is a scientific research model and explain its components. 6) What is survey research ? Explain the merits and demerits of survey research. II. Write short notes on any four of the following : (4×5=20) 7) Interpretation and Analysis of Data. 8) Delphi Method 9) Informatrics 10) Questionnaire method 11) Experimental research 12) Research Report. III. Write brief answers to the following : (10×2=20) 13) What is Literature Review ? 14) What is Classification of Data ? P.T.O. ML 6 *ML6* 15) What is user study ? 16) What is obtrusive observation method ? 17) What is Case Study Method ? 18) What is Variable ? 19) Mention the measures of Central tendency. 20) What is Likert’s Scale ? 21) What is APA style ? 22) What is Interview Schedule ? _______________

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