M.Lib.I.Sc DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES
(CBCS 2017 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all the questions.
All questions carry equal marks
1. Define current awareness service.
2. Expand INFL13NET.
3. Define Information Services.
4. Expand INIS.
5. What is E-mail?
6. What is user education?
7. What is long range reference service?
8. Expand MEDLARS.
9. Define Bibliographical services.
10. Define ready reference service.
Sub. Code
932102
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Part B 5 25)
Answer all the questions choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Write a note on ready reference service.
Or
Discuss the purpose of INSPEC.
12. Explain the need for information service in a
library.
Or
Give an account on any two translation centres at
International level.
13. Explain the importance of reprographic service.
Or
Explain the salient features of AGRIS.
14. Write a note on routing work of periodicals.
Or
Write a note on chemical abstract service.
15. Explain the operation of SDI service.
Or
Give an account on alerting services.
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Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks
16. Discuss the structure and activities of MEDLARS.
17. Define documentation list and explain its types.
18. Explain the various method of CAS to be provided in a
special library.
19. Discuss the importance of modem technology on
information service in academic Libraries.
20. Explain the information activities of DESDOC.
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