DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib. I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
INFORMATION PROCESSING AND RETRIEVAL
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Give an account on pre-coordinate indexing system.
2. Explain the steps involved in designing a thesaurus.
3. Explain the structure of MARC.
4. Discuss the scheme of role operators in PRECIS.
5. Give an account of the salient features of DDC.
6. Describe the general framework of ISBD.
7. Write a note on information retrieval process.
8. Describe various types of physical forms of catalogue.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the role of information processing retrieval in
information transfer.
10. Discuss the need for vocabulary control in information
retrieval.
Sub. Code
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DE-3651
11. Explain the concept and characteristics of POPSI.
12. Describe the tools and technique in formulating search
strategy.
13. Discuss the importance of catalogue use studies in the
collection development.
14. Explain the concept of main entry and its relevance to
use of information technology in libraries.
15. Write short notes on
KWIC
CCF
LC.
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