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Master of Library Information Science (MLIS)
PAPER-II
(Academic Library System)
Annual Examination, 2018
Time 3 Hours Full Marks 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. "Colleges form the integral part of higher education and libraries are the primary source for
learning process in colleges". Explain this statement in detail.
2. Briefly describe the innovative schemes of UGC to promote academic libraries in India.
3. Discuss the role of the library authorities in the efficient functioning of any academic library.
4. Enumerate the variety of services rendered in academic libraries. Discuss the factors to be
considered while evaluating such services.
5. Enumerate the sources of finance for College and University Libraries. Explain the guidelines for
achieving effective financial management.
6. Discuss the collection development policy issues in an academic library.
7. Discuss the problems of storage and care of library materials.
8. Mention the criteria for selecting library materials. Discuss the major issues that come up for
consideration at the time of selecting documents for a library.
9. Explain Ranganathan's general staff formula and norms of UGC in this regard.
10. Discuss the need for library consortia and explain the role of INDEST and UGC-INFONET in this
regard.