Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University BLS2 Library Management December 2006

Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science
Term-End Examination

BLS2: Library Management

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

Note : Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.Illustrate your answer with suitable examples and diagrams wherever necessary.Write the relevant question number before writing the answer.

1.1 What do you understand by Management Information Systems (MIS)? Discuss some of the important problems associated with the development of an effective MIS.

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1.2 What are the different categories of Information Resources? Describe the different types of reference documents that are generally available in libraries.

2.1 Briefly discuss the different types of tools used for book selection in a library, with suitable examples.

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2.2 Briefly discuss the significance of planning and organisation of Technical Section of a university library.

3.1 What do you understand by stock verification? Discuss different stock verification methods followed in libraries.

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3.2 Explain the need and purpose of 'Personnel Planning' in libraries. Briefly discuss its methods and techniques'.

4.1 What do you understand by Total Quality Management (TQM)? Explain different factors involved in successful implementation of TQM in Libraries and Information Centres.

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4.2 ldentify different kinds of library budget' Bring out the difference between PPBS and ZBB.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each):
(a) Taylor's Principles
(b) Problems in selection of periodicals
(c) Charging systems
(d) Activities of Binding Section
(e) Inter-Library Loan (ILL)