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I BLI-2211

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN LIBRARY AND

INFORMATION SCIENCE (REVISED)
Term-End Examination
00090
December, 2015
BLI-221 : LIBRARY, INFORMATION AND SOCIETY
Maximum Marks : 70

Time : 3 hours

Note :
(i) The question paper is in three parts. Attempt all
parts as per instructions given therein.
(ii) Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and
diagrams, wherever necessary.
(iii) Write the relevant question number before writing the
answer.

PART I
Answer any two questions in about 1000 words
2x10=20
each.

1.1 State the Five Laws. of Library Science. Discuss

the implications of the Fifth Law.
1.2 What do you understand by copyright ? Explain
the actions that do not constitute an
infringement of copyright.
1.3 What are the components of a library and
information network ? Explain the different
types of library and information networks giving
examples.
1.4 Name five organisations involved in the
development of libraries and information
services. Discuss the role of UGC in this regard.
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Answer any six questions in about 500 words each. 6x5.30
2.1 What do you understand by information society ?
Discuss the factors that led to its emergence. 5
2.2 Discuss the relevance of Five Laws of Library
Science in the context of changing information
environment.

2.3 State the Model Public Library Acts in India

passed at different times. Discuss any two. 5
2.4 Present a generalised view of Public Library
Acts in different States including the missing
elements in the Acts.

2.5 Define 'Library consortia'. Discuss the evolution

of the term from 'Library cooperation'.

2.6 Describe the activities and services of DELNET.

2.7 State the broad principles for designing a code of

ethics for librarians. Discuss the issues and
problems in designing such a code.

2.8 Discuss the programmes and activities of

RRRLF for the promotion of public libraries in
India.

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Write short notes on all of the following in about 200 words
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3.1 Characteristics of a knowledge society

3.2 Hybrid library

3.3 Madras Public Libraries Act, 1948

3.4 Financial provisions in Public Library Acts of

different States of India
3.5 Information Technology Act, 2000

3.6 Name some subject-based library and

information networks

3.7 Services of JANET

3.8 Consortium On Core Electronic Resources in

Taiwan (CONCERT)

3.9 Activities of IASLIC

3.10 Activities of Chartered Institute of Library and

Information Professionals (CILIP)

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