DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
INFORMATION PROCESSING-II,
CATALOGUING AND INDEXING (THEORY)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words each
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is catalogue? Explain the objectives of Library
catalogue.
2. Describe briefly classified catalogue and compare it with
a Dictionary catalogue.
3. Bring out the functions of role operator in PRECIS.
4. Explain the types of entries according to Classified
Catalogue Code.
5. Distinguish between centralised cataloguing and cooperating
cataloguing
6. What are subject headings? Describe the features of
SLSH.
7. Explain the features of ISBN.
8. Compare the rules for choice and rendering of shared
authorship in CCC and AACR II.
Sub. Code
14
DE-2372
2
Ws7
PART B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. What are the various forms of Catalogue? Discuss the
physical. Forms of catalogue.
10. Describe in brief the canons of Cataloguing.
11. Explain the structure and features of MARC format of
cataloguing?
12. Enumerate the steps involved in deriving subject
headings in POPSI.
13. Explain with an example the application of chain
procedure for deriving class index entries. Discuss its
advantages and Limitations.
14. Write short notes on
Vatican code
Analytical entries
ISSN.
15. Define Centralized catalogue. Describe the various forms
of Centralised catalogue.
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