B. Lib. (Semester (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
FOUNDATIONS OF LIBRARY INFORMATION SCIENCE
Time: 2½ Hours
Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory. All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1
Multiple choice questions:- Marks Each)
14
The RRRLF is concerned with the promotion and development of
Academic library
National library
Public library
Special library
„Five laws of library science‟ is an example of
Historical Research
Fundamental Research
Experimental Research
Applied Research
The library movement in India first started in the state of
Andhra Pradesh
Calcutta
Madras
Baroda
„Library Week in is organized every year during
14th November to 20th November
20th November to 26th November
14th October to 20th October
8th November to 14th November
Ranganathan‟s "Five Laws of Library Science" were first published in the year
1941
1933
1931
1936
The first Indian book on Library Science was entitled as
Five Laws of Library Science
Primer of Librarianship
Library and Society
Putting Knowledge to work
Which law of Library Science, emphasis that „Information is a dynamic, continuum and never ending phenomenon‟?
Fifth Law
Fourth Law
Third Law
Second Law
Q.2
Write Short notes on any four:-
14

Social functions of library

Development of libraries in Maharashtra

„Save the time of the Reader‟

Library Outreach Activities

„Books are for
Q.3
Write Short answers on any
14

What are extension Services? Describe various internal extension services.

Describe the various means of promoting public relations in libraries.

Explain how RRRLF promotes library and information services in India.
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Q.4
Descriptive Type Questions with internal choice:
14

Discuss the role of UNESCO in promoting library and Information Services.
OR

Explain library as a social institution and discuss historical foundation of Library.
Q.5
Descriptive Type Question:
14
Discuss in detail the implications of the fifth law of library and information science.