Master’s Degree Programme in Library and …ignou.ac.in/userfiles/Final MLIS ASSISGNMENT June...

MLIS

Master’s Degree Programme in

Library and Information Science

ASSIGNMENTS

For July 2013 and January 2014 Sessions

School of Social Sciences

Faculty of Library and Information Science Indira Gandhi National Open University

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068

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DATES FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS

FOR JULY 2013 SESSION 31st March 2014

FOR JANUARY 2014 SESSION 30th September 2014

where to submit the assignments Kindly submit your assignments at the concerned Study Centre

within the due date as mentioned above

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CONTENTS

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Instructions for Assignments ............................................................................................ 4

MLI-101 : Information, Communication and Society ................................................ 6

MLII-101 : Information Sources, Systems and Services .............................................. 9

MLI-102 : Management of Library and Information Centres …………………….... 11

MLII-102 : Information Processing and Retrieval ……………………………………. 13

MLII-103 : Fundamentals of Information Communication Technologies …………... 15

MLII-104 : Information Communication Technologies–Applications ………………. 17

MLIE-101 : Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials …………………… 19

MLIE-102 : Research Methodology …………………………………………………….. 21

MLIE-103 : Academic Library System ………………………………………………… 23

MLIE-104 : Technical Writing …………………………………………………………. . 25

MLIE-105 : Informetrics and Scientometrics ………………………………………….. 27

MLIE-106 : Public Library System and Services ……………………………………… 29

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Instructions For Assignments

As a part of MLIS Programme, each candidate has to do one Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA), and a seminar/practical in each of the six core courses and two electives selected by him/her

Assignment and seminar/practical carry 30% weightage in the continuous evaluation of a course. The term-end examinations carry 70% weightage. The assignments as well as seminars/practicals will be evaluated at the study centre and the respective percentage (30 percent) of marks will be added to their percentage of marks obtained at the term-end examination. Each candidate will have to complete assignments as well as participate in the seminars/practicals in order to qualify for the term-end examination. Candidates are, therefore, advised to take assignments and the seminars/practicals seriously, complete the assignments in time and ensure their participation in the seminars/practicals.

Note: You can write your assignments in English as well as in Hindi medium.

Instructions for Tutor Marked Assignments

1) The validity of the assignment is ONE YEAR. Those who take admission in January session have to attempt the assignments of January session only. If they fail to submit their assignments before the due date of the particular session, they are supposed to attempt the fresh set of assignments of subsequent January sessions (e.g. if a student of July 2013 session fails to submit his/her assignments till 31st March 2014, he/she will have to attempt the fresh assignments of July 2014). Similarly, those who take admission in January session have to attempt the assignments of January session only. If they fail to submit their assignments before the due date of the particular session, they are supposed to attempt the fresh set of assignments of subsequent July session (e.g. if a student of January 2014 session fails to submit his/her assignments till 30 September 2014, she/he will have to attempt the fresh assignments of January 2015).

2) Write your Enrolment Number, Name, Full Address and Date of Dispatch at the top right-hand corner of the first page of your answer sheet.

3) Write the Programme Title, Course Title, Assignment Number and Name and Code of the Study Centre on the left-hand corner of the first page of your answer sheet.

The top of the first page of your answer sheet for each assignment should be as follows:

Programme Title/ Code ………………… Enrolment No…………………………………

Course Title/ Code ……………………… Name …………………………………………

Assignment Number …………………….. Address.……………………………………….

Study Centre (Code) ……………………. .............................……………………………..

Study Centre Name …………………… …………………..……………………………..

Date ………..…………………………………..

(Note: Candidates are required to follow this format strictly otherwise the assignments may not be evaluated.)

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4) Your answer sheet should be complete in all respects. Make sure you have answered all the questions in an assignment before you submit them. Incomplete answer sheets will bring you poor grade/marks.

5) As far as possible students are advised to give the relevant points from the course material and elaborate their answers and explanation in their own language instead of reproducing the language of the course materials.

6) Do not copy from the answer sheets of other students. If copying is noticed, the assignments of such students will be rejected.

7) Use only foolscape size paper for your answers, ordinary writing paper, neither too thick nor too thin, will do.

8) Leave 3" margin on the left and at least 4 lines in between each answer in an assignment. This will enable your Counsellor to write useful comments in appropriate places. Write question number with each answer.

9) The evaluated assignments will be returned to you by the Coordinator of your Study Centre. This will enable you to improve in your future assignments as well as in the term-end examinations.

10) The Tutor Marked Assignments should be sent to the Coordinator/Programme In-charge of the Study Centre allotted to you.

For sample Term End Examination question papers

of previous years, please visit:

http://www.ignou.ac.in/prevyrpapers/pyq_papers.htm

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MLI-101: Information, Communication and Society

Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA)

Course Code: MLI-101 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/TMA/July. 2013-Jan. 2014 Units: 1-16 Total Marks: 50 Answer all questions.

1.1 Discuss why information and knowledge have assumed such an importance in contributing to socio-economic development now than ever before. 10

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1.2 What do you understand by diffusion of information? Discuss the models of diffusion of

information. 10

2.1 Explain the different modes of information generation giving suitable examples. 10

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2.2 Discuss the basic components of information economy and explain the relevance of information economics to library and information services. 10

3.1 Highlight the salient features of an Information Society. 10

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3.2 Define National Information Policy. Discuss in brief various issues to be considered while framing a National Information Policy. 10

4.1 Define Knowledge Society. Discuss its implications on education and training. 10

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4.2 Explain the concept of Knowledge Management and its advantages to an organisation. Discuss the role of a knowledge professional in knowledge management. 10

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5.0 Write short notes on any two of the following: 10

a) Networked electronic information society

b) Knowledge products

c) Digital divide

d) Barriers to information

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MLI-101 : Information, Communication and Society Seminar

Course Code: MLI-101 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/SEM/Jul.2013-Jan. 2014 Units: 1-16 Total Marks: 50 A student has to present a seminar as per the guidelines provided in Annexure-1 of the Programme Guide. The topic of the seminar will be decided by the counsellor of the course based on the model topics suggested in the Programme Guide. The performance of the student will be evaluated at the study centre.

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MLII-101: Information Sources, Systems and Services Tutor Marked Assignment

(TMA)

Course Code: MLII-101

Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul. 2013/Jan.2014 Units: 1-19 Total Marks: 50 Answer all questions. 1.1 Discuss the role of libraries as information institutions in knowledge-based economy. 10

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1.2 What do you understand by IAC centres? Describe the activities of such centres. 10

2.1 Discuss the different categories of organisations as sources of information. 10

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2.2 Discuss the major information systems and programmes in the area of S&T in India. 10 3.1 What do you understand by house journal? Describe the methodology of its production. 10

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3.2 Explain the basic steps involved in computer-based searching of literature. 10 4.1 What are intelligent agents? Explain their characteristics and types of Internet intelligent

agents. 10

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4.2 Describe the functions of information intermediaries. Discuss the role of ICT in executing such functions. 10

5.0 Write short notes on any two of the following:

a) NISCAIR b) ASTINFO c) Information systems d) Database intermediaries vs. end users

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MLII-101: Information Sources, Systems and Services Practical

Course Code: MLII-101 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/PRAC/ Jul. 2013/Jan.2014 Units: 1-19 Total Marks: 50

The broad areas on which practical tests are to be given are mentioned below. The counsellors will provide further details.

1) Development of a CAS product. 25

2) Acquaintance with finding the names of E-Resource providers on different topics. 10

3) Identification of the activities of library and information network at national and international level. 15

NB: provided by the concerned counselor further details about the practical work will be

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MLI- 102: Management of Library and Information Centres


Course Code: MLI-102 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul. 2013-Jan. 2014 Units: 1-18 Total Marks: 50

Answer all questions. 1.1 What do you understand by library management? Explain the principles of scientific

management. 10 OR

1.2 Explain the Change Management process and discuss the different models of change. 10 2.1 What do you understand by “Management by Objectives”? Explain its role as a

monitoring and controlling tool. 10 OR

2.2 What is work analysis? How does it help in effective management of libraries? 10 3.1 Explain the content theories of motivation with reference to organisation behaviour. 10

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3.2 Discuss in brief different methods of financial estimation. Explain which method is most appropriate for libraries. 10

4.1 Describe different approaches of Cost Analysis. Differentiate Cost Effective Analysis

from Cost Benefit Analysis. 10

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4.2 What do you understand by marketing approach? Discuss in brief the 4 Ps of marketing. 10


a) Time and Motion Study b) MIS c) Budget justification d) Market segmentation

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MLI-102: Management of Library and Information Centres Seminar

Course Code: MLI-102

Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/SEM/ Jul. 2013- Jan. 2014 Units: 1-18 Total Marks: 50

A student has to present a seminar as per the guidelines provided in Annexure-1 of the Programme Guide. The topic of the seminar will be decided by the counsellor of the course based on the model topics suggested in the Programme Guide. The performance of the student will be evaluated at the study centre.

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MLII-102: Information Processing and Retrieval Tutor Marked Assignment

(TMA)

Course Code: MLII-102 Coverage Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul. 2013/Jan.2014 Units: 1-19 Total Marks: 50 Answer all questions. 1.1 Explain the need and purpose of an indexing language. Discuss the role of intellectual

organisation of information in different types of indexing languages. 10

OR

1.2 Though Cutter and Kaiser could not solve many of the problems of subject indexing, still they could set the ball rolling to progress further to find out a logical solution to the problems of subject indexing. Discuss. 10

2.1 Discuss the need for a post-coordinate indexing system. Discuss its different types. 10

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2.2 Discuss briefly the evaluation criteria of an IR system. 10 3.1 Explain the concept of web indexing. Discuss the role of search engines in web

indexing. 10

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3.2 Discuss the concept of semantic web. Describe the technologies involved in the development of semantic web. 10

4.1 What is MARC? Discuss the field ‘856’ for description of online resources. 10

OR 4.2 Discuss the approaches and characteristics of online information retrieval. 10 5.0 Write short notes on any two of the following: 10

a) Controlled versus natural language indexing b) Expert system for information processing and management c) UNICODE d) Special Auxiliaries in UDC

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MLII-102: Information Processing and Retrieval Practical

Course Code: MLII-102 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/PRAC/ Jul. 2013- Jan. 2014 Units: 1-19 Total Marks: 50

1) The broad areas on which the practical test to be conducted by the counsellors will be on the following areas:

a) Creation of a database using CDS/ISIS 25 b) Creation of index to the above database by using CDS/ISIS c) Generation of catalogue data according to AACR-2 R (either print or display).

2) XML Coding and creation of Web Page. 15

3) Database searching (Online/Offline) for creation of a bibliography on a particular topic. 10

NB: Further details about the practical will be provided by the concerned counsellor.

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MLII-103: Fundamentals of Information Communication Technologies Tutor Marked Assignment

(TMA)

Course Code: MLII-103 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/TMA/ Jul. 2013- Jan. 2014 Units:1-14 Total Marks: 50 Answer all questions.

1.1 What are markup languages? Discuss the merits and the demerits of HTML. 10

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1.2 What do you understand by communication systems? Discuss their functions. 10 2.1 Write an essay on convergence technology and its applications. 10

OR

2.2 What is meant by telephone networks? Discuss their types with examples. 10 3.1 Give an overview of an e-publishing. Discuss the problems associated with e-publishing. 10

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3.2 Trace the historical evolution of library and information networks. Discuss the role of international agencies in developing such networks. 10

4.1 Describe the different categories of input/output devices. Briefly explain their

characteristics. 10

OR

4.2 Differentiate between system software and application software. Discuss the different types of operating systems. 10


a) Algorithm and Flow Charts b) Switching techniques c) Netscape navigator d) Types of programming languages

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MLII-103: Fundamentals of Information Communication Technologies Practical

Course Code: MLII-103 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/PRAC/ Jul. 2013- Jan. 2014 Units: 1-14 Total Marks: 50

The broad areas on which practical are to be conducted are given below.

1) Acquaintance with different parts of a computer and telecommunication used for networking. 15

2) Various MS-DOS commands. 15

3) Various functions of Windows Operating System. 20

NB : Further details about the practical will be provided by the concerned counsellor.

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MLII-104: Information Communication Technologies – Applications Tutor Marked Assignment

(TMA)

Course Code: MLII-104 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul. 2013-Jan. 2014 Units:1-14 Total Marks: 50 Answer all questions.

1.1 What do you understand by database approach? How is access to databases different

from access to traditional computer files? Describe the features of a database. 10

OR

1.2 Discuss the basic difference between 'data structures’ and 'file structures' and explain their use in the physical design of a database. 10

2.1 Differentiate information retrieval from data retrieval. Discuss the strategy for effective

and efficient search. 10

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2.2 Enumerate and explain the steps involved in a database search. 10 3.1 Discuss the rationale and advantages associated with a computerized acquisition sub

system in a library. Explain the basic operations involved and the files necessary for the purpose. 10

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3.2 Describe the functions and advantages of a computerized circulation module. 10 4.1 What do you understand by news filtering services? Describe various modes of providing

such services. 10

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4.2 Discuss the need for digitization in a library. Describe the steps involved in the process. 10 5.0 Write short notes on any two of the following: 10

a) Digital Reference Service b) File Transfer Protocol (FTP) c) Internet Security d) Extensible Mark-up Language (XML)

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MLII-104: Information Communication Technologies-Applications Practical

Course Code: MLII-104 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/PRAC/Jul. 2013-Jan. 2014 Units: 1-16 Total Marks: 50

The broad areas on which the practical to be conducted by the counsellors will be on the following areas:

1. Searching, using different search options, databases that have been created using WINISIS. 10

2. Selecting a news alert service from Internet and becoming its member. 10

3. Using and evaluating search engines. 10

4. Creation of e-mail accounts and related activities such as, sending-receiving mails, attaching files, etc. 10

NB: Further details about the practical will be provided by the concerned counsellor.

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MLIE-101: Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials Tutor Marked Assignment

(TMA)

Course Code: MLIE-101 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul. 2013-Jan. 2014 Units: 1-15 Total Marks: 50 Answer all questions.

1.1 Discuss the evolution of writing materials with special reference to India. 10

OR 1.2 “Preservation challenge faced by the libraries in the developing countries is more severe

than that in the developed countries”. Explain. 10 2.1 Discuss the inherent characteristics of Birch Bark manuscripts and the methods of

preserving them. 10

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2.2 What is preventative conservation? Describe the chemicals used for preservation of library materials. 10

3.1 What are the common varieties of adhesives used in book–binding? Discuss their

relative merits. What does the Indian Standard IS 3050 prescribe in this regard? 10

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3.2 Categorise different types of binding. Differentiate between casing and binding. 10 4.1 Explain the relevance of digitisation with reference to preservation and conservation of

library materials. 10

OR

4.2 Discuss some simple book repair work that can be undertaken in- house by libraries. 10 5.0 Write short notes on any two of the following: 10 a) Clay Tablet b) Fumigation Process c) Paper Making Process d) Leather as Covering Material

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MLIE-101: Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials Seminar

Course Code: MLIE-101 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/SEM/Jul. 2013-Jan. 2014 Units: 1-15 Total Marks: 50


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MLIE-102: Research Methodology Tutor Marked Assignment

(TMA)

Course Code: MLIE-102 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul. 2013-Jan. 2014 Units: 1-18 Total Marks: 50

Answer all questions.

1.1 What is survey research? Discuss the problems associated in conducting such a

research. 10

OR

1.2 What is a variable? Discuss its different types. Explain how you would measure a qualitative variable. 10

2.1 What do you understand by the term ‘variable’? Explain how you would measure

qualitative data, giving examples. 10

OR

2.2 Discuss the observation method of research with reference to its planning and implementation. 10

3.1 Design a questionnaire for studying the reading habits of school children. 10 .

OR

3.2 Explain the different types of interviews giving their advantages and disadvantages. 10 4.1 Discuss the case-study method of research with two examples from library and

information science. 10

OR

4.2 Explain the format and structure of a research proposal. 10 5.0 Write short notes on any two of the following: 10

a) Time series analysis b) Action research c) Null Hypothesis d) Types of research report

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MLIE-102: Research Methodology Seminar

Course Code: MLIE-102 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/SEM/Jul. 2013-Jan. 2014 Units: 1-18 Total Marks: 50 A student has to present a seminar as per the guidelines provided in Annexure-1 of the Programme Guide. The topic of the seminar will be decided by the counsellor of the course based on the model topics suggested in the Programme Guide. The performance of the student will be evaluated at the study centre.

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MLIE-103: Academic Library System Tutor Marked Assignment

(TMA)

Course Code: MLIE-103 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul.2013-Jan.2014 Units: 1-14 Total Marks: 50 Answer all questions. 1.1 Briefly explain the meaning of ‘Academic Library’. Discuss various types. 10

OR

1.2 What do you understand by the term ‘Financial Management’? Explain the different sources of finance for university library. 10

2.1 Discuss in brief the problems associated with the collection management in academic

libraries. 10 OR

2.2 Continuing Education Programmes are essential for Library and Information and

Science professionals. Why? 10 3.1 Define the term ‘Resource Sharing’. Explain the efforts of INFLIBNET for sharing the

resources and services between academic libraries in India. 10

OR

3.2 What is meant by ‘stock taking’? State its merits and demerits. 10 4.1 What do you understand by collection development policy (CDP)? Identify the different

components of CDP. 10

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4.2 Briefly discuss various kinds of library committees and their functions. 10 5.0 Write short notes on any two of the following: 10

a) SOUL b) Zero-Based Budget c) Bibliographic Services d) User Education

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MLIE-103: Academic Library System Seminar

Course Code: MLIE-103 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/SEM/Jul. 2013-Jan. 2014 Units: 1-14 Total Marks: 50


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MLIE-104: Technical Writing Tutor Marked Assignment

(TMA)

Course Code: MLIE-104 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul.2013-Jan.2014 Units: 1-14 Total Marks: 50

Answer all questions.

1.1 Briefly explain the meaning of aberrations in technical writing. Prepare a checklist to

evaluate the text keeping in view the specification, topic and audience level. 10

OR

1.2 ‘The readability formulae reduce difficulties in readability’- Elaborate the comment. 10 2.1 Explain the different operations involved in the physical production of a document. 10

OR

2.2 What do you understand by ‘written communication’? Bring out the difference between written communication and verbal communication. 10

3.1 Briefly explain the essential qualities of an editor. Identify the skills required for an

editor. 10

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3.2 What is meant by an editor? Discuss the major areas of difficulties in a text to which an editor should attend. 10

4.1 What are in-house bulletins? Explain the types and the functions of such bulletins. 10

OR

4.2 Define the term ‘lexicon’. Explain the steps involved in the process of word formation in a language. 10


a) Communication chain b) Diction c) Transitional paragraphs d) Proposal Writing

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MLIE-104: Technical Writing Seminar

Course Code: MLIE-104 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/SEM/Jul.2013-Jan.2014 Units: 1-14 Total Marks: 50

A student has to present a seminar as per the guidelines provided in Annexure-1 of the Programme Guide. The topic of the seminar will be decided by the counsellor of the course based on the model topics suggested in the Programme Guide. The performance of the student will be evaluated at the Study Centre.

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MLIE-105: Informetrics and Scientometrics


Course Code: MLIE-105 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul.2013-Jan.2014 Units: 1-14 Total Marks: 50 Answer all questions. 1.1 Define ‘informativeness’ and discuss its properties. 10

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1.2 Define librametry, bibliometrics and informetrics. Discuss the sub-fields of informetrics. 10

2.1 List and elucidate the various models of growth of knowledge. 10

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2.2 What do you understand by science indicators? Discuss their types and functions. 10 3.1 State the utility of citation counting. Discuss Sengupta’s weightage formula to correct

citations for post-war periodicals. 10

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3.2 Discuss Lotka’s Law of Scientific Productivity and its applications. 10 4.1 Discuss the concept of obsolescence of literature and its patterns. What are the different

measures of rating obsolescence? 10

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4.2 Discuss Binomial distribution, Poisson distribution and Normal distribution. 10 5.0 Write short notes on any two of the following: 10

a) Zipf’s Law b) Coeffecient of Variation c) Journal-to-Journal Citation Maps d) Human resource indicators

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MLIE-106: Public Library System and Services Tutor Marked Assignment

(TMA)

Course Code: MLIE-106 Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul.2013-Jan.2014 Units: 1-17 Total Marks: 50

Answer all questions: 1.1 Explain the origin and growth of public libraries in India. 10

OR

1.2 Discuss the role of various agencies involved in the promotion and development of public libraries in India. 10

2.1 Write an essay on library legislation in India. 10

OR

2.2 Discuss the important prerequisites for the planning of public libraries in new

environment. 10 3.1 Describe the system of financing public libraries in India. 10

OR

3.2 Discuss the importance of different types of documentary sources required in a public library. 10

4.1 Discuss the need for governance for a public library. Explain the effective governance

pattern of special services of a public library. 10

OR

4.2 Discuss the need and objectives of public library networking in India. 10 5.0 Write short notes on any two of the following: 10

a) Mission of public libraries b) Moblisation of physical resources for public libraries c) Human resource management in public libraries d) POSDCORB

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