Exam Details
| Subject | Library, Information And Society | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Bachelor's Degree In Library And Information Science (Revised) | |
| Department | School of Social Sciences (SOSS) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | December, 2015 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
Answer any two questions in about 1000 words each.
1.1 State the Five Laws· of Library Science. Discuss the implications of the Fifth Law.
1.2 What do you understand by copyright? Explain the actions that do not constitute an infringement of copyright.
1.3 What are the components of a library and information network Explain the different types of library and information networks giving examples.
1.4 Name five organisations involved in the development of libraries and information services. Discuss the role of UGC in this regard.
Answer any six questions in about 500 words each.
2.1 What do you understand by information society? Discuss the factors that led to its emergence.
2.2 Discuss the relevance of Five Laws of Library Science in the context of changing information environment.
2.3 State the Model Public Library Acts in India passed at different times. Discuss any two.
2.4 Present a generalised view of Public Library Acts in different States including the missing elements in the Acts.
2.5 Define 'Library consortia'. Discuss the evolution of the term from 'Library cooperation'.
2.6 Describe the activities and services of DELNET.
2.7 State the broad principles for designing a code of ethics for librarians. Discuss the issues and problems in designing such a code.
2.8 Discuss the programmes and activities of RRRLF for the promotion of public libraries in India.
Write short notes on all of the following in about 200 words each.
3.1 Characteristics of a knowledge society
3.2 Hybrid library
3.3 Madras Public Libraries Act, 1948
3.4 Financial provisions in Public Library Acts of different States of India
3.5 Information Technology Act, 2000
3.6 Name some subject-based library and information networks
3.7 Services of JANET
3.8 Consortium On Core Electronic Resources in Taiwan (CONCERT)
3.9 Activities of IASLIC
3.10 Activities of Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
1.1 State the Five Laws· of Library Science. Discuss the implications of the Fifth Law.
1.2 What do you understand by copyright? Explain the actions that do not constitute an infringement of copyright.
1.3 What are the components of a library and information network Explain the different types of library and information networks giving examples.
1.4 Name five organisations involved in the development of libraries and information services. Discuss the role of UGC in this regard.
Answer any six questions in about 500 words each.
2.1 What do you understand by information society? Discuss the factors that led to its emergence.
2.2 Discuss the relevance of Five Laws of Library Science in the context of changing information environment.
2.3 State the Model Public Library Acts in India passed at different times. Discuss any two.
2.4 Present a generalised view of Public Library Acts in different States including the missing elements in the Acts.
2.5 Define 'Library consortia'. Discuss the evolution of the term from 'Library cooperation'.
2.6 Describe the activities and services of DELNET.
2.7 State the broad principles for designing a code of ethics for librarians. Discuss the issues and problems in designing such a code.
2.8 Discuss the programmes and activities of RRRLF for the promotion of public libraries in India.
Write short notes on all of the following in about 200 words each.
3.1 Characteristics of a knowledge society
3.2 Hybrid library
3.3 Madras Public Libraries Act, 1948
3.4 Financial provisions in Public Library Acts of different States of India
3.5 Information Technology Act, 2000
3.6 Name some subject-based library and information networks
3.7 Services of JANET
3.8 Consortium On Core Electronic Resources in Taiwan (CONCERT)
3.9 Activities of IASLIC
3.10 Activities of Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
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Subjects
- Communication Skills
- ICT Fundamentals
- Ict In Libraries
- Information Products And Services
- Information Sources And Services
- Library, Information And Society
- Management Of Library And Information Centre
- Organising And Managing Information