Exam Details

Subject Library Classification Theory
Paper
Exam / Course Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Department School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1.1 Explain the significance of technical terminology for the scientific subjects. Discuss the role of Indian School of Thought in the development of library classification terminology.

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1.2 Discuss in brief the methodology for the study of subjects.

2.1 Enumerate the different types of species of library classification by giving examples of each type. Discuss the development of Colon classification scheme from rigidly faceted classification to fully freely faceted classification.

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2.2 Explain the role of common isolates in library classification. Describe the types of common isolates used in Colon classification with suitable examples.

3.1 What do you understand by the term 'mnemonics' Discuss its types by giving suitable examples.

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3.2 Make a comparative study of the salient features of Dewey Decimal Classification 19th, 20th and 215t editions.

4.1 Describe the qualities of Universal Decimal Classification notation by giving suitable examples.

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4.2 Briefly explain the Basic principles of Colon Classification scheme with suitable examples.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (each in about 300 words)

Disciplines and subjects

Loose assemblage

Relative Index

Mixed notation in Colon classification

Special schemes of library classification


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Subjects

  • Information Services
  • Information Technology: Basics
  • Library and Society
  • Library Cataloguing Practice Part I : AACR-2
  • Library Cataloguing Practice Part II : CCC
  • Library Cataloguing Theory
  • Library Classification Practice: Part I: Dewey Decimal Classification
  • Library Classification Practice: Part II: Colon Classification
  • Library Classification Theory
  • Library Management
  • Reference & Information Sources