amu.ac.in Library & Information Science Question Paper Model : Aligarh Muslim University

Name of the University : Aligarh Muslim University
Degree : M.Sc
Document Type : Model Question Paper
Name of the Subject : Library and Information Science

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AMU Library & Information Science Sample Question

Give a brief note on :
(a) Information and Knowledge
(b) Barriers in Communication

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What do you understand by ‘Intellectual Property Rights Acts’? Discuss in detail copy right Act in India
Explain Tools and components required for implementing Knowledge Management in Libraries.

Library Classification

(Theory)
Discuss the problems in the mapping of the universe of knowledge and the role of categories given by Ranganathan and others.
OR
Highlight the contribution of E.C. Richardson or H.E. Bliss to the theory and I practice of library classification comparing and contrasting it with that of Dr. S.R
Mention the various modes of formation of Primary Basic subjects in the universe of knowledge. Discuss any two in detail with examples.
OR
What is a Special Classification scheme. Discuss its features, advantages and limitations with suitable examples.
Write short notes on any TWO of the followings
(a) Web Dewey
(h) Common Auxilaries of the UDC ((.”) Classification inonline systems.

Research Methods

What do you understand by the term “Research Proposal”. Discuss in detail the various steps involved in designing the “Research Proposal”.
Mention different methods of conducting research. Bring out, giving examples, the difference between survey’ and ·case study’ methods of research in Library and Information Science
What is the purpose of ‘data analysis and interpretation’? Discuss various methods for organizing and presenting data.
Write short notes on any TWO of the following
Mean / Mode

Information Technology : (Theory) – 1
Discuss the role of Information Technology in Storage, access and ilisseminations of information in libraries.
“Multimedia plays a vital role in library and Information Centres for effective examinations”. Diseuss
What do you understand by ‘Telecommunication and Networking’. Discuss its various components
Discuss the importance of LAN in libraries and describe various types of LAN being used in University Libraries.
Explain different 1ypes of computer Networks with examples and also discuss briefly the application of WAN in Library and Information Centres

Information Repackaging

Distinguish between ‘abstract’ and ‘extract’. Discuss the laid down procedure and standards for preparing an abstract.
Define ‘Hirsh Index’ and ‘Impact factor’. Write a detailed account of ‘Science Citation Index’ or ‘Biological Abstract’
Differentiate between Assigned and Derived Indexing and discuss with examples a few Indexes prepared by Derived Indexing.
OR
Discuss the importance of Thesaurus in s~bject ~ and describe the problems involved in vocabulary control with solutions
Defme ‘Search Strategy’. Explain the methods used for facilitating search III Information Retrieval Systems.

Informetrics & Scientometrics

What do you understand by ‘Information Products’? How will you market them in the present era?
(a) Economics ofInformation
(b) Information as a commodity
(c) Marketing Mix

Library Cataloguing : (Theory)
Examine ‘Corporate Author’ as understood under AARC 2 and CCC with examples
Explain the use ofLCSH as a tool for choice and rendering of subject headings.
What is a ‘Thesaurus’? Explain the features of thesaurus that increase its utility in cataloguing

Library Classification :
Note : Answer all the questions
Duration : Two hours
** Classify the following titles according to UDC (Abridged Edition 2003)

1. Love and hatred in Chinese Novels of 20th Century in English.
2. History of the Indian freedom struggle
3. Production of perfumes in pairs
4. Maintenance of power supply system wires
5. Use of pesticides in rice top

6. Encyclopedia of artificial Intelligence
7. Financing higher education in India
8. Home remedies for stomach disorders

Research Methods And Statistical Techniques :
UNIT -I
1. What do you understand by the term “Research Proposal”. Discuss in detail the various steps involved in designing the “Research Proposal”.
2. Mention different methods of conducting research. Bring out, giving examples, the difference between •survey’ and ·case study’ methods of research in Library and Information Science.