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, 2016
Time 3 Hours Full Marks 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss database from the point of view of library and information science. Describe its different
types giving examples.
2. Differentiate between file organization and access method. Describe the different file access
methods.
3. What is a data model Explain its different types.
4. Explain the process of information retrieval diagrammatically. Discuss the process of search with
an example.
5. Describe the functions of a computerized serial control module, along with its advantages.
6. Discuss the need, purpose and benefits of library automation.
7. Define digitization. Discuss the need for digitization. Describe the criteria for selection of materials
for digitization.
8. Explain various modes of document delivery service. Discuss the copyright issues involved in it
and services of agencies acting as copyright facilitators.
9. Describe the services provided in major digital reference service projects.
10. Discuss in brief application of Internet for supporting traditional library services and Internet
based new library services.