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-VI
(Information Communication Technologies Applications)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time 3 Hours Full Marks 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss the different approaches to databases. Describe the features of different categories of
databases in public domain with giving examples.
2. What is meant by Data Structure Explain its major types.
3. Define Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and mention the criteria by which a
DBMS can be called RDBMS. Describe the characteristics of a 'Relation' in the context of RDBMS.
4. Discuss the functions and advantages of computerised circulation system.
5. Describe the requirements of a library automation package.
6. Describe the features of Electronic Clipping Services as a form of SDI Service. Discuss any
three such services provided by database vendors.
7. What is bibliographic full text service Discuss the Indian efforts for providing such services along
with their features.
8. What is electronic document delivery service Discuss its advantages. Describe the features of
the services provided by the British Library document Delivery Centre and Science Direct.
9. Describe briefly the different methods of a accessing Internet.
10. Describe in detail Internet-based communication services.