NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY

Master of Library & Information Science

PAPER–I
(Information, Communication and Society)
Annual Examination, 2014
Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa ds mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A
1. Explain the factors attributed to the value and vital role of information and knowledge,
contributing substantially to the socio-economic growth and development.
lwpuk rFkk Kku ds ewY; rFkk budh l'kDr Hkwfedk ls lEc) rÙoksa dh O;k[;k dhft, tks
lkekftd&vkÆFkd o`f) rFkk fodkl esa ;ksxnku dkjd gSa A
2. Explain the various barriers to free flow of information.
lwpuk ds eqDr cgko esa fofHkUu vojks/kdksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A
3. What are the modes of formation of knowledge (subject) according to Ranganathan and
Neelameghan ? Explain how are these relevant to library and information studies ?
jaxukFku rFkk uhyes?ku ds vuqlkj Kku ¼fo"k;½ fuekZ.k dh dkSu&dkSu lh jhfr;k¡ gSa \ iqLrdky; ,oa
lwpuk foKku v/;;u esa ;s fdl izdkj izklafxd gSa \ O;k[;k dhft, A
4. Discuss the factors affecting the process of information diffusion and adoption of new ideas.
lwpuk folj.k dh izfØ;k dks izHkkfor djus okys ?kVdksa rFkk u;s fopkjksa dks vfHkxzg.k djus dh izfØ;k
dh ppkZ dhft, A
5. Enumerate the modes of information generation. Discuss how observation and imagination
help in its generation.
lwpuk mRiknu dh fof/k;ksa dks ifjxf.kr dhft, A blds mRiknu esa voyksdu rFkk dYiuk 'kfDr fdl
izdkj ls lgk;rk djrs gS&
a ppkZ dhft, A
6. State the three approaches to information theory. Explain syntactic and semantic approaches.
lwpuk ds fl)kUr ds izfr rhu mikxeksa dk mYys[k dhft, A vFkZxr ,oa okD;xr mikxeksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A
7. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are considered the chief agents of
change of a modern society. Explain this statement with reference to the impact of ICT in the
Education-Training Sector and the daily life of people.
lwpuk ,oa lapkj izkS|ksfxdh ¼vkbZŒlhŒVhŒ½ dks vk/kqfud lekt ds ifjorZu dk izeq[k dÙkkZ ekuk tkrk gS A f'k{k.k&
izf'k{k.k ds {ks= esa rFkk yksxksa ds nSfud thou esa vkbZŒlhŒVhŒ ds izHkko ds lanHkZ esa bl dFku dh O;k[;k dhft, A
8. What do you understand by the expression 'information infrastructure' ? Examine the key
issues involved in developing a National Information Infrastructure (NII) for India.
^lwpuk dh vk/kkjHkwr lajpuk* vfHkO;fDr ls vki D;k le>rs gSa \ Hkkjr ds fy, jk"Vªh; lwpuk vk/kkjHkwr
lajpuk ¼,uŒvkbZŒvkbZŒ½ ds fodkl esa fufgr ewy eqíksa dh tk¡p dhft, A
9. Explain the characteristics of knowledge as an economic resource that distinguishes if from
other factors of economic resources.
,d vkÆFkd lalk/ku ds :i esa Kku ds vfHky{k.kksa dh O;k[;k dhft, tks Kku dks vU; vkÆFkd lalk/kuksa
ds ?kVdksa ls i`Fkd djrs gSa A
10. What do you understand by Knowledge Management (KM) ? Discuss its characteristics.
Kku&izcU/ku ¼dsŒ,eŒ½ ls vki D;k le>rs gSa \ blds vfHky{k.kksa dh ppkZ dhft, A
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vko';d lwpuk % MLIS ds lHkh ijh{kkÆFk;ksa dks lwfpr fd;k tkrk gS fd vifjgk;Z dkj.kksa ls fnukad 04-11-2014 dks
vk;ksftr gksus okyh ijh{kk vc fnukad 05-11-2014 dks nksigj 12 cts ls 3 cts ds chp rFkk 09-11-2014 dks vk;ksftr
gksus okyh ijh{kk vc fnukad 10-11-2014 dks nksigj 12 cts ls 3 cts ds chp vk;ksftr gksxh A 'ks"k ijh{kk,¡ vius iwoZ
fu/kkZfjr frfFk] le; ,oa LFkku ij vk;ksftr gksaxh A ijh{kk dk vkaf'kd :i ls la'kksf/kr dk;ZØe uhps fn;k tk jgk gS A
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Revised Examination Programme-2014

Master in Library & Information Science (MLIS)
Date Paper Time Examination Centre
02.11.2014 Paper-I 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
05.11.2014 Paper-II 12.00 Noon to 3.00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna
06.11.2014 Paper-III 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
10.11.2014 Paper-V 12.00 Noon to 3.00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna
11.11.2014 Paper-VI 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
13.11.2014 Paper-VII 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
15.11.2014 Paper-VIII 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
16 to 19 Nov., 2014 Paper-IV (Practical Counselling) 8.00 AM to 12.00 Noon Nalanda Open University, Patna
20.11.2014 Paper-IV (Practical Examination) 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
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Master of Library & Information Science
PAPER–II
(Academic Library System)
Annual Examination, 2014
Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa ds mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A
1. Describe the objectives and functions of a university library. Discuss how Information
Technology has influenced the functioning of university libraries.
fo'ofo|ky; iqLrdky; ds mís';ksa vkSj dk;ks± dk o.kZu dhft, A ppkZ dhft, fd lwpuk izkS|ksfxdh us
fdl izdkj fo'ofo|ky; iqLrdky;ksa ds dkedkt dks izHkkfor fd;k gS A
2. Briefly explain the role of major library related commissions and committees appointed by
UGC for the improvement of library services in India.
Hkkjr esa iqLrdky; lsokvksa dks leqUur cukus esa ;wŒthŒlhŒ }kjk xfBr iqLrdky; ls lEcfU/kr vk;ksxksa
vkSj lfefr;ksa dh Hkwfedk dh laf{kIr O;k[;k dhft, A
3. What do you mean by Library governing body ? State its need, powers and functions.
iqLrdky; vfHk'kklh fudk; ls vki D;k le>rs gSa \ bldh vko';drk] 'kfDr;ksa vkSj dk;ks± dk mYys[k dhft, A
4. Explain the five key aspects for the provision and use of library service towards formulation
of the theory of library service.
iqLrdky; lsok ds fl)kUr ds fu:i.k esa iqLrdky; lsok ds izko/kku ,oa mi;ksx gsrq ik¡p izeq[k igyqvksa
dh O;k[;k dhft, A
5. Enumerate the sources of finance for College and University Libraries. Explain the guidelines
for achieving effective financial management.
egkfo|ky; rFkk fo'ofo|ky; iqLrdky;ksa ds fy, foÙkh; lzksrksa dh ifjx.kuk dhft, A izHkkoh foÙkh;
izcU/ku dks gkfly djus ds fy, ekxZn'kZd fl)kUrksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A
6. Why do libraries need a "weeding out policy" ? Discuss some of the hindrances associated
with weeding of non-serviceable documents.
iqLrdky;ksa esa ,d ^^N¡Vuh&uhfr** dh vko';drk D;ksa gS \ th.kZ&'kh.kZ izys[kksa dh N¡Vuh ls lEc) dqN
vM+puksa dh ppkZ dhft, A
7. Mention the criteria for selecting library materials. Discuss the major issues that come up for
consideration at the time of selecting documents for a library.
iqLrdky; lkefxz;ksa ds p;u gsrq ekun.Mksa dk mYys[k dhft, A iqLrdky; ds fy, izys[kksa dk p;u
djrs le; izeq[k fopkj.kh; eqíksa dh ppkZ dhft, A
8. What do you mean by staff recruitment and selection ? Discuss the norms provided by
different bodies for the purpose.
deZpkjh Hkjrh vkSj p;u ls vki D;k le>rs gSa \ buds fy, fofHkUu fudk;ksa }kjk fu/kkZfjr ekun.Mksa dh
ppkZ dhft, A
9. Define 'resource sharing'. Discuss the need and objectives of resource sharing in academic
libraries.
lalk/ku lgHkkfxrk dks ifjHkkf"kr dhft, A 'kSf{kd iqLrdky;ksa esa lalk/ku lgHkkfxrk dh vko';drk vkSj
mís';ksa dh ppkZ dhft, A
10. Give an account of UGC Infonet.
;wŒthŒlhŒ baQksusV dk o.kZu dhft, A
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Master of Library & Information Science
PAPER–III
(Information Processing and Retrieval)
Annual Examination, 2014
Full Marks : 80 Time : 3 Hours
fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa ds mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain the meaning of Intellectual Organisation of Information (IOI) and its necessity. How
is it helpful in providing user services ?
lwpuk ds ckSf)d O;oLFkkiu ¼vkbZ vks vkbZ½ ds vFkZ ,oa vko';drk dh O;k[;k dhft, A mi;ksDrk
lsokvksa dks iznku djus esa ;g fdl izdkj ls lgk;d gS \
2. Define the term 'thesaurus'. Explain the process of thesaurus construction.
^fFklkWjl* in dks ifjHkkf"kr dhft, A fFklkWjl fuekZ.k dh izfØ;k dh O;k[;k dhft, A
3. Illustrate with examples the salient features and problems of the 7th edition (1987) of the
colon classification.
dksyu DykflfQds'ku ds 7 osa laLdj.k ¼1987½ dh eq[; fo'ks"krkvksa ,oa leL;kvksa dh lksnkgj.k O;k[;k
dhft, A
4. Describe different methods of automatic indexing.
Lopkfyr vuqØe.khdj.k dh fofHkUu fof/k;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A
5. Describe any evaluation experiment for testing an indexing system.
,d vuqØe.khdj.k iz.kkyh dh tk¡p ds fy, fdlh ewY;kadu iz;ksx dk o.kZu dhft, A
6. Describe the various principles of bibliographic descriptions..
xzUFkkRed fooj.kksa ds fofHkUu fl)kUrksa dk o.kZu dhft, A
7. Give an overview of bibliographic description in print and electronic environments.
eqfær rFkk bysDVªkWfud okrkoj.k esa xzUFkijd fooj.k dk fogaxkoyksdu dhft, A
8. Describe the purpose and content of Field 856 in MARC 21.
ekdZ 21 esa QhYM 856 ds mís'; rFkk varfoZ"k; dk o.kZu dhft, A
9. Discuss the need and guidelines for web content development.
osc vUrÆo"k; fodkl dh vko';drk rFkk blds ekxZn'kZdksa dh ppkZ dhft, A
10. Distinguish between the different types of ISAR systems. Discuss the different components of an
ISAR system.
fofHkUu izdkj dh vkbZŒ,lŒ,ŒvkjŒ iz.kkfy;ksa ds e/; vUrj Li"V dhft, A fdlh ,d vkbZŒ,lŒ,ŒvkjŒ
iz.kkyh ds fofHkUu ?kVdksa dh ppkZ dhft, A
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Master of Library & Information Science
PAPER–V
(Information Sources, System and Services)
Annual Examination, 2014
Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa ds mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A
1. Discuss the four era growth patterns of information institutions.
lwpuk laLFkkuksa ds pkj&;qxdkyhu fodkl izfrekuksa dh ppkZ dhft, A
2. Define information centres and explain how they are different from libraries ? List the
characteristics by which they can be grouped. Illustrate with examples.
lwpuk dsUæksa dks ifjHkkf"kr dhft, rFkk O;k[;k dhft, fd ;s fdl izdkj ls iqLrdky;ksa ls fHkUu gS \ mu
vfHky{k.kksa dk mYys[k dhft, ftuds vk/kkj ij bUgsa lewfgr fd;k tk ldrk gS A lksnkgj.k mÙkj nhft, A
3. Discuss the need and purpose of a referral centre. Describe its functions and services.
jsQjy dsUæ dh vko';drk rFkk mís'; dh ppkZ dhft, A blds dk;ks± rFkk lsokvksa dk o.kZu dhft, A
4. Discuss the importance of various categories of humans as sources of information.
lwpuk ds lzksr ds :i esa ekuo dh fofHkUu dksfV;ksa ds egÙo dh ppkZ dhft, A
5. Enumerate the non-documentary sources of information. Describe any three of them with
suitable examples.
lwpuk ds vizys[kh lzksrksa dks ifjxf.kr dhft, A buesa ls fdUgha rhu dk lksnkgj.k o.kZu dhft, A
6. Briefly discuss the important information systems and programmes available in the area of
Science and Technology.
Hkkjr esa foKku ,oa izkS|ksfxdh ds {ks= esa miyC/k egÙoiw.kZ lwpuk iz.kkfy;ksa rFkk dk;ZØeksa dh laf{kIr ppkZ
dht, A
7. INIS is the best example of decentralized input and centralized output. Discuss the statement
with reference to the functions and services of INIS.
bful dsUæhÑr buiqV rFkk fodsUæhÑr vkmViqV dk loksZÙke mnkgj.k gS A bful ds dk;ks± rFkk lsokvksa
ds lanHkZ esa bl dFku dh ppkZ dhft, A
8. Elaborate on the salient functions of NISCAIR.
fulds;j ds eq[; dk;ks± dk foLr`r o.kZu dhft, A
9. What should be the basic characteristics of document delivery service ? Describe any one
electronic document delivery service.
izys[k forj.k lsok ds ewyHkwr vfHky{k.kksa dk mYys[k dhft, A fdlh ,d bysDVªkWfud izys[k forj.k lsok
dk o.kZu dhft, A
10. What do you understand by the term 'Intelligent Agents' ? Discuss their characteristics
features.
^baVsfytsUV ,tsUV~l* in ls vki D;k le>rs gSa \ mudh vfHky{k.kkRed fof'k"Vrkvksa dh ppkZ dhft, A
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Master of Library & Information Science
PAPER–VI
(Information Communication Technologies : Applications)
Annual Examination, 2014
Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa ds mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A
1. Examine the different approaches to a database. Discuss the concept of a database as is
applicable in the field of Library and Information Science.
MsVkcsl ds fofHkUu mikxeksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A iqLrdky; ,oa lwpuk foKku ds {ks= esa iz;ksT; MsVkcsl
vo/kkj.kk dh ppkZ dhft, A
2. What do you understand by 'File Organization' and 'Access Methods' ? Discuss different
approaches to file access methods.
^Qkby vkWxsZukbts'ku* rFkk ^,Dlsl esFkM~l* ls vki D;k le>rs gSa \ Qkby ,Dlsl esFkM~l ds izfr fofHkUu
mikxeksa dh ppkZ dhft, A
3. What is a distributed database ? Discuss its architecture and advantages over a centralized
database.
fMfLVªC;wVsM MsVkcsl D;k gS \ blds vkÆdVsDpj rFkk lsUVªykbTM MsVkcsl dh rqyuk esa blds ykHk dh
ppkZ dhft, A
4. Discuss the functions and advantages of computerized circulation system.
dEI;wVjhÑr ns;&vkns'k iz.kkyh ds dk;ks± rFkk ykHk dh ppkZ dhft, A
5. Discuss the system requirement and functional requirement of a computerized library
management system.
dEI;wVjhÑr iqLrdky; izcU/ku iz.kkyh dh iz.kyhxr vis{kkvksa rFkk fØ;kRed vis{kkvksa dh ppkZ dhft, A
6. Discuss the need for digitization in libraries. Explain the steps involved in the transformation
of print material into digital form.
iqLrdky;ksa esa fMftVkbts'ku dh vko';drk dh ppkZ dhft, A eqfær lkexzh ds fMftVy Lo:i esa
#ikUrj.k esa fufgr pj.kksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A
7. Discuss with examples different types of CAS services provided through Internet.
baVjusV ds ek/;e ls iznku dh tkus okyh fofHkUu izdkj dh lhŒ,Œ,lŒ lsokvksa dh lksnkgj.k ppkZ
dhft, A
8. Define Document Delivery Service (DDS). Explain the modes of and steps involved in DDS
with examples.
izys[k forj.k lsok ¼MhŒMhŒ,lŒ½ dks ifjHkkf"kr dhft, A blds izfrekuksa rFkk blesa fufgr pj.kksa dh
lksnkgj.k O;k[;k dhft, A
9. What is an Internet Protocol ? Describe the different Internet Protocol briefly.
baVjusV izksVksdkWy D;k gS \ fofHkUu izdkj ds baVjusV izksVksdkWYl dk laf{kIr o.kZu dhft, A
10. Define e-resources and describe their natures. Discuss theory from the point of view of their
publication and subscription.
bZ&fjlkslsZt ds ewY;kadu dh vko';drk dh ppkZ dhft, A bl izdkj dk ewY;akdu djus gsrq baVjusV ij
miyC/k lk/kuksa dk o.kZu dhft, A
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Master of Library & Information Science
PAPER–VII
(Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials)
Annual Examination, 2014
Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa ds mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A
1. Write an essay on the general approach to preservation.
ifjj{k.k ds lkekU; mikxe ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, A
2. Describe the early writing materials used in India along with their salient characteristics.
Hkkjr esa iz;Dq r vkjfEHkd ys[ku&lkefxz;ksa dk o.kZu muds ize[q k vfHky{k.kksa ds lkFk dhft, A
3. Explain the salient features of birch bark as a writing material. Discuss how birch bark
manuscripts are to be preserved.
ys[ku lkexzh ds :i esa HkwtZ Nky dh eq[; fo'ks"krkvksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A ppkZ dhft, dh HkwtZ Nky
ik.Mqfyfi;ksa dk ifjj{k.k dSls fd;k tk,xk A
4. Discuss the external causes of deterioration of paper-based materials.
dkxt&vk/kkfjr lkexzh ds {ksfrxzLr gksus ds cká dkj.kksa dh ppkZ dhft, A
5. Describe the plastic based materials kept in libraries and discuss the care required for their
long life.
iqLrdky;ksa esa j[kh xbZ IykfLVd vk/kkfjr lkefxz;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, rFkk muds yEcs thou ds fy,
vko';d ns[kHkky dh ppkZ dhft, A
6. Discuss the role of light, humidity and moisture in deterioration of library materials.
iqLrdky; lkefxz;ksa dh foÑfr esa izdk'k] vkæZrk vkSj ueh dh Hkwfedk dh ppkZ dhft, A
7. "Life and durability of books and other documents depends on the chemical composition of
their constituents". Elaborate.
^^iqLrdksa rFkk vU; izys[kksa dh thou&vof/k rFkk LFkkf;Ro muds la?kVdksa dh jklk;fud jpuk ij fuHkZj
gksrk gS A** foLrkjiwoZd o.kZu dhft, A
8. Explain the various guidelines for disaster planning process.
vkink fu;kstu izfØ;k ds fy, fofHkUu ekxZn'kZd fl)kUrksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A
9. Describe the covering materials used for book binding.
iqLrd ftYnlkt+h esa iz;qDr vkoj.k lkefxz;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A
10. Discuss the advantages and limitations of microfilming as a method of preserving archival
materials in the library.
iqLrdky; esa iqjkys[kh; lkexzh ds ifjj{k.k dh ,d fof/k ds :i esa ekbØksfQÇYex ds ykHk vkSj lhekvksa
dk foospu dhft, A
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Master of Library & Information Science
PAPER–VIII
(Research Methodology)
Annual Examination, 2014
Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa ds mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A
1. Define scientific method and explain its components.
oSKkfud fof/k dks ifjHkkf"kr dhft, rFkk blds ?kVdksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A
2. Explain the process of conducting historical research in the field of Library & Information
Science and also identify the problems faced while conducting such type of research.
iqLrdky; ,oa lwpuk foKku ds {ks= esa ,sfrgkfld 'kks/k djus dh izfØ;k dk o.kZu dhft, rFkk bl izdkj
ds 'kks/k ds vuqlj.k esa vkus okyh leL;kvksa dk mYys[k dhft, A
3. Explain the steps involved in planning an experimental research. Discuss its usefulness and
limitations.
izk;ksfxd 'kks/k ds fu;kstu esa fufgr pj.kksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A bldh mi;ksfxrk rFkk lhekvksa dh ppkZ
dhft, A
4. What is a hypothesis ? Describe the steps involved in formulating and testing a hypothesis
with examples.
ifjdYiuk ls D;k vfHkizk; gS \ blds fuekZ.k rFkk tk¡p esa fufgr pj.kksa dk lksnkgj.k o.kZu dhft, A
5. Define sampling and discuss the different types of sampling.
izfrp;u dks ifjHkkf"kr dhft, rFkk izfrp;u ds fofHkUu izdkjksa dh ppkZ dhft, A
6. Describe the graphical methods of presentation of data.
xzkQh; MsVk ds izLrqrhdj.k dh fof/k;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A
7. What do you understand by the term 'Correlation' ? Describe Pearson's Product Moment
Correlation and Spearman's Rank Correlation.
^lglEcU/k* in ls vki D;k le>rs gSa \ fi;jlu izksMDV eksesUV dksfjys'ku rFkk Lih;jeSu ds jSad
dksfjys'ku dk o.kZu dhft, A
8. Discuss the different types of observation and their use in research.
izs{k.k ds fofHkUu izdkjksa dh ppkZ dhft, rFkk 'kks/k esa buds mi;ksx ds ckjs esa crkb, A
9. Discuss the characteristics and usefulness of the case study method in LIS research. Explain
the steps involved in conducting a case study.
,yŒvkbZŒ,lŒ 'kks/k esa dsl v/;;u fof/k ds vfHky{k.kksa rFkk mi;ksfxrk dh ppkZ dhft, A ,d dsl
v/;;u ds ifjpkyu esa fufgr pj.kksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A
10. Discuss the importance of a research report. Describe its different types.
'kks/k izfrosnu ds egÙo dh ppkZ dhft, A blds fofHkUu izdkjksa dk o.kZu dhft, A
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