Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University MLIS1 Information, Communication and Society June 2007

Master of Library and Information Science
Term-End Examination

June, 2007

MLIS1 - Information, Communication and Society

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, wherever necessary. Write relevant Q. No. before writing the answer.

1.1 Discuss the value and importance of information.

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1.2 Define 'information' and 'information science'. Also discuss different kinds of barriers to information.

2.1 Explain- 'information diffusion'. Discuss the models of diffusion process.

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2.2 Write an essay on 'modes of information generation'.

3.1 Why is an organised planning of KGEU process essential in post-industrial information society? Discuss.

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3.2 "Librarians have to put to use organised and socialized knowledge to solve various problems of a society". Elucidate.

4.1 Highlight the economic characteristics of information, giving suitable examples.

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4.2 Discuss the implications of an Information Society.

5.O Write short notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each):
(a) Types of data in sciences
(b) Communication media
(c) Library as a learning centre
(d) Need of National Information Policy
(e) Information as social wealth