N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y
Master of Library Information Science (MLIS)
PAPER-VII
(Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials)
Annual Examination, 2018
Time 3 Hours Full Marks 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss different components of preservation of library resources and librarian's responsibility in
this regard.
2. Describe the early writing materials used in India along with their salient characteristics.
3. Discuss the inherent characteristics of palm leaves and explain how they can be preserved
4. Explain the problem of human causes of deterioration of library material and suggest appropriate
user education programme for this.
5. Discuss different types of magnetic materials and their care and handling from the point of view
of their preservation.
6. Explain adverse effects of temperature and light on paper based library material.
7. Discuss how the common book pests are responsible for deterioration of library materials.
8. What is preventive conservation Discuss the chemicals used for repair and reinforcement of
damaged books.
9. Discuss the steps of binding the library material.
10. Explain why microfilming should be a preferred method of preservation of library materials.