ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Library and Information Sciences)

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Note 1: Use your own words while working on your assignment. In case of quoting
any fact or statement from any source, always remember to provide full
reference of the source according to “APA 6 th ed. Available at
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Note 2: Students at postgraduate level are expected to use multiple sources in solving
this assignment. All questions carry equal marks.

Note 3: Study guide of this course and links to resources to solve this assignment are
available in downloads at LIS Department website: http://lis.aiou.edu.pk/

Course: Foundation of Librarianship (5500)

Level: MLIS Semester: Autumn, 2020
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Unit: 1-5)

Q.1 Define alphabet. Write a brief note on Arabic, Persian and Urdu alphabets.

Q.2 Critically discus the early writing materials with examples, where necessary.

Q.3 Briefly explain the history of paper. Also describe different types of paper.

Q.4 Discuss in detail the current trends in printing.

Q.5 Write short notes on each of the following.

a) Gutenberg’s contribution in printing.
b) Steps to preserve the books from damage.
c) Kinds and functions of lamination.
d) Contribution of Muslims to binding.

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 ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Unit: 6-9)
Total Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 40

Q.1 Discuss in detail the pros and cons of e-books.

Q.2 Discuss critically the current practices of different library associations in Pakistan.
How these associations should redefine their pro-active role in the Google age?

Q.3 What are the characteristics of a profession? Does the library and information
science field fulfill the characteristics as a profession in Pakistan? Explain with
examples.

Q.4 Discuss critically the role of LIS departments established in different universities
for the development of librarianship in Pakistan.

Q.5 Write short notes on each of the following:

a) Challenges to LIS professionals in a knowledge-based society.
b) Knowledge repository.
c) Job description of a system librarian.
d) LIS professional ethics.