M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
FOUNDATION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
SCIENCE
(CBCS 2017 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define Information.
2. What is Information Society?
3. Define Information Science.
4. What do you mean by Professional Association?
5. Expand IASIC and IFLA.
6. Library Legislation.
7. What is Public Library?
8. Expand ILA and IPR.
9. What is Information Explosion?
10. Five Laws of Library Science.
Sub. Code
932101
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Narrate the Historical Development of Libraries.
Or
Explain the Role of Libraries in the modern society.
12. Write about the Characteristics of Information.
Or
Explain the Barriers of Communication
13. Write a short note on library professional
association.
Or
Discuss the functions of IFLA.
14. Write a brief note on Information Policy.
Or
Write the importance of Delivery of books and
newspaper act.
15. Explain the Role of Kardex system in cataloguing.
Or
Explain the functions of circulation counter.
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Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Explain the Five Laws of Library Science and its
implications in Libraries.
17. Elaborate the models and channel of communication.
18. Discuss the Role of ILA in Library and Information
Science Developments.
19. Discuss the Importance of Madras Public Library act.
20. Explain the Importance and features of Library building.