Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU BLS1 Library and Society December 2005

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
Term-End Examination

December, 2005

BLS-1 : LIBRARY AND SOCIETY

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 70

1.1 Discuss the role of a library in promoting educational, research and societal activities.
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1.2 "Public library is the people's university." Justify the statement.

2.1 State the Fifth Law of Library Science and explain its implications on the various activities of a library.
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2.2 Compare the components of Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965 and Madras Public Libraries Act, 1948 and discuss the financial Provision made in these two acts.

3.1 Enumerate different types of Information Centres and describe their respective activities.
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3.2 Explain the features of a special library and discuss the services offered by such a library.

4.1 Explain the role of UGC in promoting library and information activities in colleges and universities.
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4.2 Describe the objectives and activities RRRLF.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each) :

(a) IASLIC
(b) User education
(c) Professional ethics
(d) DESIDOC
(e) American Library Association