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BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION SCIENCE

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Term-End Examination
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BLS-2 LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
Time 3 Iwurs Maximum Marks 70

Note: Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and diagrams wherever necessary. Write the relevant question number before writing the answer.

1.1 What do you understand by Library Management? Explain the general principles of management.

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1.2 Define "Management Information System (MIS)". Discuss the characteristics and advantages of MIS in libraries and information centres.

2.1 Describe the norms for space allocation for circulation area and reader activity area for an academic library.

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2.2 Explain in brief the process of document selection in a library.

3.1 Discuss various methods adopted by libraries for arranging books.

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3.2 Briefly explain the methods and techniques of personnel planning.

4.1 Compare Browne and Newark Charging Systems. Which of these systems do you prefer for a large library

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4.2 Discuss the principles of financial management. Explain how planning of library expenditure is carried out.

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

Library furniture

Importance of financial audit

Levels of Management

Dewey's principle of book selection

Three Card System