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-V
(Information Sources, System and Services)
Annual Examination, 2016
Time 3 Hours Full Marks 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Name the three broad groups under which information institutions can be divided based on their
activities. Discuss the growth patterns of information institutions with reference to India.
2. Explain the various types of information centres.
3. What do you understand by socio-economic data system Discuss the organization of socioeconomic
data system with reference to India.
4. "Different IAC products serve several distinct types of users groups". Elaborate the statement
with reference to different types of IAC products.
5. "Print media and non-print media both will co-exist for a long time to come". Discuss.
6. Briefly discuss the important information systems and programmes available in the area of Social
Science.
7. INIS is the best example of decentralized input and centralized output. Discuss the statement
with reference to the functions and services of INIS.
8. Discuss the importance of technical digests as sources of information. Describe the methodology
of its preparation.
9. What do you understand by the term 'content analysis' Discuss its application in information
services.
10. Define the term 'database intermediary'. Discuss the role of database intermediary as a searcher
and as an editor.