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

BLS-3 : LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 70

June 20007

1.1 Explain the following concepts with suitable examples :
(i) Basic, Compound and Complex subjects
(ii) Enumerative and Faceted Classification Systems

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I.2 What are the different ways in which documents can be arranged in a library ? Which will be the best way suited for an academic library ? Justify your answer.

2.1 Discuss the importance of study of universe of subjects in library classification and explain the different modes of formation of subjects.

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2.2 What is meant by 'mnemonics' ? Discuss the different types of mnemonics found in Colon Classification Scheme.

3.1 Discuss the different devices employed in Colon Classification System with the help of suitable examples.

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3.2 "Notation in UDC system is hospitable, expressive and highly synthetic." Explain the statement with examples.

4.1 Discuss the role of societies and research groups in the development of library classification.

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4.2 Discuss the salient features of different versions of Colon Classification.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each) :
(a) Internet and Library Classification
(b) Laws of Library Science vis-a-vis universe of subjects
(c) Systems approach to Fundamental Categories
(d) Kinds of Phase Relations
(e) Call Number