DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
ACADEMIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the role of INFLIBNET in linking library
resources.
2. Discuss the different services offered at college libraries.
3. Explain the nature of different collections in a university
library.
4. What are the sources of finance for academic libraries?
5. Discuss the need for automation in libraries.
6. Explain the merits of Digital library in the global access.
7. Discuss the importance of E-journals in research.
8. Write short notes on
Centralization.
Virtual library.
Sub. Code
15
DE-3439
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SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in 400 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Enumerate and explain the various digital library
initiatives in India.
10. Discuss the applications and advantages of Bar-coding
technology.
11. State the need for user study and discuss the methods of
identification of user needs.
12. Discuss the application of Information Technology in user
education programmes.
13. State the significance of UGC in Indian Higher
Education.
14. Describe the factors to be considered while planning a
University library building.
15. What do you understand by the term 'Personnel
Management'? Explain the staff formula of
S.R. Ranganathan with suitable examples.