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, 2016
Time 3 Hours Full Marks 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Differentiate between preservation and conservation. Explain the techniques of restoring bookmaterial.
2. Discuss in detail the paper-making process and enumerate the different types of papers.
3. Describe salient features of palm leaf manuscripts and discuss how they can be preserved.
4. What do you understand by magnetic storage media Describe the methods for their care and
handling.
5. Discuss the role of light, humidity and moisture in deterioration of library materials.
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6. Describe the role of insects in causing damage to library materials. Also, explain the use of
chemical fumigant as repellent of insects.
7. Explain the planning process for disaster management in libraries.
8. Discuss the various steps involved in "Library Binding". What is the basic difference between
"Library Binding" and "Casing"
9. Describe physical deformation problems associated with magnetic tapes.
10. Explain why microfilming should be a preferred method of preservation of library materials.