DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss the principles of management enunciated by
Fayol.
2. Write short notes on POSDCORB.
3. Critically evaluate the functions of maintenance section
in Academic libraries.
4. Write an account on MBO.
5. Explain the usage of the Ranganathan's staff formula in
Academic libraries.
6. How do you apply 'systems' concept to libraries?
7. Enumerate the different type of statistical records
prepared in a university libraries.
8. Explain the need of stock verification in a university
library.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Differentiate between administration and management.
Explain the functions of management.
10. Explain the problems of periodical acquisition in a
university library.
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11. Define personnel management. Briefly discuss the stages
in the personnel management process.
12. Explain the different methods of financial estimation of
libraries. With giving illustrative examples.
13. Enumerate the various library authorities and
committees of university libraries.
14. "Annual report reflects the activities of a library"
Examine this statement.
15. Enumerate the different types of planning and explain
the steps involved in library planning.