M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
Library and Information Science
LIBRARY AUTOMATION THEORY
(Common for M.I.L.Sc./M.I.L.Sc. Lateral Entry)
(CBCS 2013 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define library automation.
2. State the importance of hardware.
3. What do you mean by Z39.50?
4. Enumerate the features of LIBRARIAN software.
5. Explain about DSpace.
6. Describe briefly alerting service.
7. How do evaluate library software?
8. What is OPAC?
9. What is Boolean search?
10. Explain SDI service.
Sub. Code
932301/
933301
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Wk 11
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
11. State the need and purpose of library automation.
Or
Mention the criteria for selection of library
software.
12. Explain retrospective conversion.
Or
Briefly explain about ISO 2709.
13. What do you mean by housekeeping operations?
Or
Elucidate the steps involved in automated serial
control.
14. Discuss about CAS service.
Or
Briefly explain on alerting service.
15. Describe the significance of SOUL software.
Or
Write a note on DSpace software.
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Wk 11
Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Describe in detail about the development of open source
software for libraries.
17. Critically evaluate the significance of MARC 21.
18. Discuss the functions of automated circulation system in
university library.
19. What are the bibliographical services providing to the
users by university library?
20. What is an application software? Explain about Koha
software.