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BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

Term-End Examination June, 2011

BLS-6 : INFORMATION SERVICES

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 70

Note : Answer all questions. A// questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your (71111,CIS with suitable examples anti diagraMS, where-NT necessary. Write the rele-paut question number lietore -writing the ansu ,er.

1.1 Explain the concept 'information'. Now the term 'information' is considered different from the terms 'data' and 'knowledge' ? Do you feel that in the context of library and information science this distinction is necessary ?

OR 1.2 Enumerate various groups of information users

and explain the purposes for which they need information.

2.1 Give an overview of the impact of IC-f in various information services provided by libraries.

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2.2 Mention the different types of information service agencies that are considered as facilitators for information transmission. Describe their functions.

3.1 What do you understand by anticipatory reference and information services ? Describe their different types.

OR 3.2 Discuss the needs and functions of

documentation and information centers. Describe the services and products that are expected from them.

4.1 What is meant by long range reference service ? Explain the steps that may be employed in providing these services.

OR 4.2 Explain the characteristics of current awareness

services. Briefly describe their types.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (about 300 words each) : (a) Value of information services (b) Information analysis (c) SDI system components (d) Online searching and databases (e) ADONIS.

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