NET QUESTIONS

NET QUESTIONS 2010

20X2=40

1. Online access to information facilitates the 3rd and 4th law of library science. Justify the statement.

Or

What is budget? Explain different techniques of budgeting. Which method you suggest for the university library?
2. What you understand network topology? Explain star and bus topology.

Or

Information literacy

15x3=45

3. What is digital divide? How libraries can build the gap between the information haves and have-nots?
4. Explain the copyright issues in an electronic environment.
5. What is scientific method? Explain spiral of scientific method.

10x9=90

6. Differentiate between information economics and economics of information.
7. How the library will provide selective dissemination of information.
8. Differentiate between assigned-term indexing and derived-term indexing.
9. What is research design? How it helps to the research process.
10. Recent developments in Open Archives Initiative (OAI).
11. Differentiate between the primary, secondary and tertiary sources of information.
12. What you understand information communication? What are the channels of information communication?
13. Differentiate between search tactics and search strategies.
14. Librarian is now called as a cyberian. Explain the changing role of an librarian.

Dec 2008

Paper-III

1) Explain the role of multimedia in libraries ?
2) Discass the distinguishing features of CCF ?
3) Illustrate the different modes of information of subjects ?
4) Explain the concept of scientific method ?
5) Discuss the major steps involved in the evaliat on of an IR systems ?
6)What are the different barriers of communication?
7) Explain the Importance of "Library cess ?
8) Distinguish between Dictionary and a Glossary ?
9) Explain tyhe concept of information repackaging ?
10) State the Significence of decision makig process ?
11)Explain cast eooective analysis ?
12)What do you mean by teleconferencing ?
13)Mention the salient featurer of open sourse softwer ?
14)Explain the functions of web browsing?
15)State the importance of style manual?
16)Distinguish between use studies and user studies?
17)What is meant by TQM?
18) Explain the concept Digital Repository?
19)Explain ISDN?
20) Cretically discuss the activities of major data networks in India ?

June 2008

SECTION-II (5 Marks)

1. Explain the concept of Delphi Technique.
2. List MAN network.
3. What do you mean by Technology Transfer.?
4. State Communication information center.
5. What is Numeric database?
6. What is online search?.
7. Name the tools of translation service.
8. What is metadata?
9. Explain the concept of Knowledge Management.
10. Explain the concept Reengineering.
11. RRLF.
12. What is Gray Literature?
13. Explain significant of motivation in Library.
14. Explain ‘Hybrid Library’ ?
15. Describe concept of Faceted Classification.
    
    

SECTION-III (12 Marks)

16. In the light of the need for revision of classification system describe the salient features of DDC 22nd edition.
17. “Performance appraisal is crucial for promotion of employees in organization like libraries”. Discuss.
18. Discuss the role of Public libraries in mass media..
19. Describe or justify the different elements of DCMES.
20. State importance of various services provided by the OCLC.
    
    

SECTION-IV (Attempt any one) (40f Marks)

21. Discuss major trends of studies and research in library classification. OR
22. Computer technology are become a part of many jobs as we progress the role of technology in information
    services are empowering. It is certain that developing good computer skills is essential for the librarian OR
23. State the recommendation of Knowledge Commission about Public library system.

December 2007
SECTION II (5 Marks)

1. What do you understand by a blog?
2. Define the digital Library?
3. Define information society
4. What do you mean by information consolidation?
5. What is metadata?
6. List the Significant if UDC.
7. Enumerate the steps of Databases designing?
8. Explain role of RRLF in development of public libraries in India.
9. State the communication barriers.
10. Differentiate between pre-coordinate and pre-coordinate indexing.
11. What do you mean by applied research?
12. What is FAQ and Ask-a-librarian?
13. What is citation analysis?
14. What is WebOPAC?
15. Define copyright.

Section III (12x5=60)

16. Discuss the criteria for evaluating an Information Retrieval system?
17. Describe the search strategies used in retrieving in Information?
18. The book is no longer the primary sources while for communication of current information Discuss the statement.
19. Describe the different methods of formulation of budget and explain which method is most suitable for a university library.
20. Discuss the various steps involved in the digitalization of information resource in a library.

Section IV (40x1=40)

1. Explain the significance of research in the developing economy such as India by focusing on the priority areas.
2. On-line access the grandly augmented the provision of reference and information services in library, discuss the statement with suitable example.
3. Explain the importance of information policy in the strategic management of information collection, organization and services.

June 2007
SECTION-II (5 Marks)

1. Explain the concept of Delphi Technique.
2. Define multimedia.
3. What is programming language?
4. What is e-commerce?
5. What is content analysis?
6. Explain the concept of information society.
7. What is OPAC?
8. What is metadata?
9. What is Informatics?
10. What do you mean by Open Source Software?
11. Define Digital Library.
12. Explain ‘Knowledge is power’.
13. Differentiate between ‘Formal’ and ‘Informal’ channels of communication.
14. What is SWOT analysis?
15. State significant of user study in the library.
    SECTION-III (12 Marks)
16. Explain the concept of Virtual library with example.
17. Discuss the role of abstracting and indexing services in information transfer.
18. Describe the feature of one library network operating in India.
19. Discuss continuing education programme for LIS professional in the present information age.
20. Discuss implementation of 2nd law of library and information science with reference to resource sharing.
    SECTION-IV (Attempt any one) (40 Marks)
21. Explain resource sharing with the context of Consortia. OR
22. What is TQM? Describe its implecation in Library Science. OR
23. Explain the 5 laws of Library science in the context of information and communication technology.

December 2006
SECTION II (5 Marks)

1. Write down the short notes on: 1) Post Industrial society 2) Spiral Quadrants.
2. Explain the function of thesaurus as a vocabulary control tool.
3. What are the major components of DBMS?
4. Explain any three International information centers with their published editions.
5. Explain Corporate Author Index with an example.
6. Discuss the role of CAS.
7. Differentiate between Information and Date.
8. Explain any one i) INIS ii) AGRIS
9. What are the attributes and factors to be considered in the formulation of a Library Budget?
10. How is translation different from transliteration?
11. How is bibliometrics used in libraries?
12. Differentiate functionally between a library and a referral center?
13. Write down the salient features of Model Union Libraries Act.
14. What are two types of Common Auxiliaries used in UDC? Explain the methods and techniques used in user studies.
    
    

SECTION III (12 Marks)

15. Explain briefly the features, products and services of Institute for Scientific Information (ISI).
16. What is valuation? Explain briefly the various methods of evaluation in library and information science.
17. Discuss the different types of presentation measurements applied in a library.
18. What are Socio-Economic data? Explain their uses with respect to Indian Socio-Economic system.
19. What are different programmes and activities of Library Associations?
    
    

SECTION IV (Attempt any one) (40 Marks)

20. Explain the application of library automation in the various areas of housekeeping operations.
21. Briefly list the services provided by the National Library, Kolkata to its readers in Science and in Humanities.

June 2006

1. What are the salient features of DDC? Write down some major trends in Library classification?
2. Describe an ISDN?
3. Explain the role of Electronic Document Delivery system in resource sharing.
4. How do INFLIBNET propose to fulfill the objectives of library networking in India?
5. Write down special features and drawbacks of library software MAITRAYEE and LIBRIS.
6. Explain any two methods of financial estimation.
7. Explain the Ranganathan general staff formula for staffing pattern.
8. What is database Intermediately? What are its function in an Information center?
9. What is MEDLARS? Explain its products and services.
10. Mention the important salient traits of new emerged I.T. that make the
11. computerization in the library exigent.
12. Show the importance of Library and Information centers in a communication
13. process Diagrammatically only.
14. List the importance elements of ISO-2709 structure.
15. Explain the features of Primary, secondary, and tertiary resources of information with their examples.
    
    

SECTION III (12 Marks)

16. Explain Information Storage and retrieval System (ISAR). What are the different kinds of user’s demands that
    may be fulfilled from this system?
17. What are the different types of services provided by Information centers in India?
18. What is Collection Development policy. explain its components and advantage for library and information services.
19. What is a Library Budget? Explain different type of budgeting techniques used to estimate budget of a library and information center?
20. Explain the process of preservation with respect to the special types of materials in a library.
    
    

SECTION IV(Attempt any one)(40 Marks)

21. State the important programmes undertaken by the University Grant Commission (UGC) for developing academic libraries in India.
22. What is UNESCO? Whay is it established? Describe its efforts in the development of documentation,library and archival and its General Information programme (PGI).

December 2005

SECTION-II (5 Marks)

1. What are the importances of hypertext to information professionals?
2. What do you understand by Bibliography? List the major types of bibliographies.
3. Enumerate the list of organizations, which are involved in the translation services in India.
4. What are the main steps in computerized acquisition process in a library?
5. Explain the significance of Common Communication Format. (CCF)
6. What are the most important barriers to the use of information?
7. Write down the basic facility for using online retrieval system.
8. What is the Resource Sharing? What are its objectives?
9. What are the advantages of MARC?
10. How does a library give support for the technological innovations in education?
11. What are the important bases for financial estimation for a library in India?
12. What are the measures to be taken to control various environmental factors
    responsible for the decay and deterioration of Library Materials?
13. Explain the significance of JOHARI WINDOW to library professionals .
14. Explain the purpose and use of the Content Analysis.
15. Describe the roles of persons who are involved in the Information Transfer Chain.
    
    

SECTION-III (12 Marks)

16. How can Information Technology enhance the role of libraries in an academic setting?
17. What is Information Diffusion? Explain the varieties of diffusion and its economic theory.
18. Discuss the hypertext briefly. Explain its importance for the Library and information professional.
19. How participative management is helps in enhancing the services of Library and Information Institutions in India?
20. Mention different kinds of user information needs and its features.
    
    

SECTION-IV (Attempt any one)(40 Marks)

21. Discuss the jobs performed by professional staff. What changes in approach in performing these jobs are required in the context of technological development? OR
22. What is In-House Automated Cataloguing? What are its types and their advantage? How are these used in modern library system?

June 2005

SECTION-II (5 Marks)

1. Should we go for National Information Policy (NIP)? Explain.
2. Explain the core programs of IFLA w.r. to library and information activities.
3. Discuss the concept of Distributed database and explain how transactions are executed serially in such a database.
4. Describe the different types of reprographic processes involved in reprographic services.
5. Explain the contribution of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan for the development of dynamic theory of Library classification?
6. Write short note on (any one)- a) Budget justification b) TQM
7. Discuss the functions of an Automated Serials Control System in Library.
8. Write down the services given by the following information systems a) DELNET b) NISCAIR
9. Explain the methods of research in library and information science.
10. Explain any five services offered by National Library of India.
11. What does the Indian standards IS 3050 prescribes regarding Bookbinding?
12. How Management Information System (MIS) is applicable to library and information centers?
13. What are the procedures in the acquisition of serial in special libraries? .
14. Discuss the issues relating to copyright in India?
15. What information can be found in the following reference sources? a) Imperial Gazetteer of India b) ALA yearbook .

SECTION-III (12 Marks)

16. Describe the component of Public Library Act in India. How are these components reflected in Model Acts of Dr. Ranganathan and that of the Planning Commission?
17. Enumerate the different types of Ready Reference Sources and discuss the criteria’s for evaluating these sources..
18. Explain with examples the meaning of online search services and the need to offer such services from remotely located databases. Describe the stages for conducting online search..
19. Describe the framework of Information Storage and Retrieval System with diagram. What are the different kinds of user’s demands that may be satisfied from the system?.
20. Give a brief account of development of MARC formats for computerized cataloguing. Explain the role of tags, indication digits and field terminator in MARC formats.
    SECTION-IV (Attempt any one)(40 Marks)
21. Discuss the growth patterns of Information Institutions. Do you consider that these patterns are reflected in the development of Information Institution in India? Justify your answer with suitable examples.