Department of Library and Information ScienceAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
A special meeting of the Board of Studies of the Department was held on 27.03.2014at 11:00 a.m. in the Chairman's Chamber.
1. Prof. P.B. Mangla2. Prof. Shabahat Husain3. Mr. S.Mustafa K.Q. Zaidi4. Dr. Naushad Ali P.M5. Dr. M. Masoom Raza6. Dr. Nishat Fatima7. Dr. Mehtab Alam Ansari
(Co-opted Member)(in-Chair)
The board approved the topics of Ph.D. and supervisors for each candidate asper the details given below:
1. Mr. Rumman Gul
Topic: Knowledge Management System in Social Sciences: Design and Development
Supervisor: Prof. Shabahat Husain
Topic: Collection, Development and Services in Health Sciences Libraries in Delhi: AnEvaluative study
Topic: Collection Development and use of Resources in IITs: A Comparative study.
Supervisor: Mr. S. Mustafa K.Q. Zaidi
4. Ms. Mumtaj
Topic: Use of Web-based Information Resources in Research in IITs in India: AnEvaluative Study
5. Ms. Maliha Subhan
Topic: Public Library Development in Uttar Pradesh: An Evaluative Study
Supervisor: Dr. M. Masoom Raza
6. Ms. Priyanka Nagar
Topic: Use of Reading Materials in Social Sciences in Aligarh Muslim University,Aligarh; Delhi University, Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi: AComparative Study
Supervisor: Dr. M. Masoom Raza
Topic: Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials in National Library,Kolkata, Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library, Patna and Rampur RazaLibrary, Rampur: An Evaluative Study
Supervisor: Dr. Nishat Fatima
Item No.2: Allocation of teaching work for M.L.I.Sc.(2nd Semester), B.L.I.Sc.(2nd Semester),
B.A.(2nd Semester), and B.A. (Part-II). for the session 2013-14.
The Board approved the allocation of teaching work for M.L.I.Sc. (2nd
Semester), B.L.I.Sc. (2nd Semester), B.A. (2nd Semester), and B.A. (Part-II) for
the session 2013-14 with the authorization that necessary changes in the time-
table may be made by the Chairman as and when required.
Item No.3: Appointment of Examiners and Moderator for Ph.D. Course Work B.L.I.Sc. (2nd
Semester), M.L.I.Sc. (2nd Semester), B.A.(2nd Semester), and B.A. (Part I & II).
The list of examiners and moderators for the above' courses was
approved and sent to the Controller of Examinations under sealed cover.
Chairman was authorized to appoint Examiners and Moderators as and
when required.
Model Question papers for M.L.ISc., B.L.ISc. and B.A courses were
approved by the Board.
The syllabi of MLS-8006 (Information Sources and Systems in Medical
Sciences) and MLS-8009' (Planning and Management of Academic Library
System) were approved as per the enclosed details.
(Prof.Lin)Chairman
CHAIRMANDepartment of
Library & Information SCIencef, 'M U Airr.artl
Department of Library and Information ScienceAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002
Syllabus
Master of Library & Information Science( .L.I.Sc. 1st Semester)
2013-2014
Paper Course Paper title Credit Sessional Exam. TotalNo. No. Marks Marks Marks
I MLS-7001 Knowledge, Information and 04 25 75 100Communication
II MLS-7002 Library Classification (Theory)-I 02 12 38 50
III MLS-7003 Library Classification (Practice)-I 02 12 38 50
IV MLS-7004 Research Methods and 04 25 75 100Statistical Techniques
V MLS-7005 Information Technology (Theory) 02 12 38 50
VI MLS-7006 Information Technology 02 12 38 50(Practice)
VII MLS-7007 Information Repackaging and 04 25 75 100Retrieval
VIII MLS-70VI Viva-Voce - - 50 50
Total credit I Marks 20 --- --- 550
Model Question Paper
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE(I SEMESTER) EXAMINA nON
KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
(MLS -7001)
Note: Answer only ONE question from each Unit.All questions carry equal mades.
"if -»- . • ,I OR~
2. Give a brief note on:
(a) Information and Knowledge/
(b) Barriers in Communication~
UNIT-II,
1. 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.
Model Question Paper
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE(I SEMESTER) EXAMINATION
LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION (THEORY)
(MLS -7002)
Note: Answer ONE question from each Unit.All questions carry equal marks.
I. Discuss the problems in the mapping of the universe of knowledge and the role of
categories given by Ranganathan and others.
ORHighlight the contribution of E.C. Richardson or H.E. Bliss to the theory and
Ipractice of library classification comparing and contrasting it with that of Dr. S.R.
1. Mention the various modes of formation of Primary Basic subjects in the universe
of knowledge. Discuss any two in detail with examples.
OR
·1. What is a Special Classification scheme. Discuss its features, advantages and
limitations with suitable examples.
fJ Write short notes on any TWO of the followings:
(a) Web Dewey
(h) Common Auxilaries of the UDC
((.") Classification in online systems.
Model Question Paper
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE(I SEMESTER) EXAMINATION
LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION (pRACTICE)
(MLS -7003)
Nllle: Answer all the questions.Classify the following titles according to UDC (Abridged Edition 2003)
Love and hatred in Chinese Novels of 20th Century in English.
Model Question Paper
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE(I SEMESTER) EXAMINATION
RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES
(MLS -7004)
NlIle: Answer any ONE question from each Unit.All questions carry equal marks.
UNIT -I
I. 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.
OJ, 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:
(:I) Mean
(Il) Mode
Model Question Paper
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE(I SEMESTER) EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (THEORY) - 1
(MLS -7005)
Nole: Answer only ONE question from each Unit.All questions carry equal marks.
I. 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
·1 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.
Model Question Paper
Master of Library & Information ScienceFirst Semester Examination
Course No. MLS-7006Information Technology (Practice-I)
MrM, ~ 38Note: Attempt all question
Q. 1 Design a website for a University Library and provide hyperlinks for users feedback.
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE(I SEMESTER) EXAMINATION
INFORl\1A TION REPACKAGING AND RETRIEV AL
(MLS -7007)
JIIII' Answer only ONE question from each Unit.All questions carry equal marks.
Distinguish between 'abstract' and 'extract'. Discuss the laid down procedure and
standards for preparing an abstract.
IDefine 'Hirsh Index' and 'Impact factor'. Write a detailed account of 'Science
Citation Index' or 'Biological Abstract' . "
UNIT-II
3 Differentiate between Assigned and Derived Indexing and discuss with examples a
few Indexes prepared by Derived Indexing.
OR·1 Discuss the importance of Thesaurus in s~bject ~ and describe the problems
involved in vocabulary control with solutions.
6 Defme 'Search Strategy'. Explain the methods used for facilitating search III
Information Retrieval Systems.
Department of Library and Information ScienceAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002
SyllabusMaster of Library & Information Science
(M.L.I.Sc. IInd semester)2013-2014
Paper Course Paper title Credit Sessional Exam. TotalNo. No. Marks Marks MarksI MLS-8001 Informetrics,and sci~ritometrlcsv: .. 04 25 75 100
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II MLS-8002 Library Cataloguing (Theory) 02 12 38 50
III MLS-8003 Library Cataloguing.(Practice) ,02; 2 38 50, if' <; ,., /
Any OQ.eIo,ft,h~ f911gwing
IV (a) MLS-8004 Info'frnation System and Sources " i
02 'i. 12 38 50.'in Natural.§cienqe§'''wb'· w+1i;.ii;w
IV (b) MLS-8005 Information SysteP1§i;~ Sg.ur""'" :;~~!:i~,,~1J~12 38 50
in Social Sciences ' 'k C' :',q' 1\ CJY'*.... ,. ·1+
Information Sources and Systems .~ ~IV (C) MLS-8006 02 Ie ,12 38 50
in MedIcal Sciences ;,'N, +"* .
IV (d) MLS-8007 Information Sources and Systems ''8 02 •.0' 12 38 50
in Agricultural Sciences C
IV (e) MLS-8008 Inform~!ion Sources.en9;:~~~t~~s 021.",l
12 38 50in fng:,~ Technology ';<"'*
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V (a) MLS-8009 Planrnng ancfMaMgeInenfof 'd , J' 02 '''''is...,.
12 ~; 38 50Academic, Libr1ry Srstem ),Ai
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V (b) MLS-8010 Planning.aridManageplent of"i 02 w"Y12 38 50Public,Library System/
V (c) MLS-8011 Planning and Management of 02 12 38 50Special Library System
V (d) MLS-8012 Planning and Management of 02 12 38 50Health Science Library System
VI MLS-8013 Information Technology 02 12 38 50(Theory)-II
VII MLS-8014 Information Technology 02 12 38 50(Practice)- II
VIII MLS-80DI Dissertation 04 25 75 100
IX MLS-80VI Viva-Voce - - 50 50
Total credit I Marks 20 --- --- 550
Model Question Paper
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE EXAMINATION(II SEMESTER)
INFORMETRICS AND SCIENTOMETRICSPAPER -1
(MLS-8001)
Atlswcr one question from each unit.1\11 qucstions carry equal marks.
4. I)ISCllSS ".Br~.Q.ford.§_Lav.: of Scattering" enumerating its applications in Library and
11l/(JrlllCltiol1 Centres.
). 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
Model Question Paper
MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE EXAMINATION(II SEMESTER)
LIBRARY CATALOGUING (THEORY)PAPER-II(MLS-8002)
I\nswer one question from each unit.1\11questions carry equal marks.
2. Examine 'Corporate Author' as understood under AARC 2 and CCC with examples.
UNIT-II /
3. Explain the use ofLCSH as a tool for choice and rendering of subject headings.<r
4. What is a 'Thesaurus'? Explain the features of thesaurus that increase its utility in
cataloguing.
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE EXAMINATION(II SEMESTER)
LIBRARY CATALOGUING (pRACTICE)PAPER-III(MLS-8003)
All que tions carry equal marks.('lIlllJogueall publications according to AACR2('opics of Sear's list of Subject Headings are available for consultation.
The National Library, India:An Intellectual Resourc~
(NJACONAL 2006)
Papers presented at the National COllference onThe National Library as all Inrellectual Resource: Challenges and
Prospects (NACONAL 2006). held at Kolkata. November 13-14, 2006.Organised by The National Library. Millistry of Culture.
Government of Illdia
Edited byP. B. Mangla
andSudhendu Mandai
9~ Vf!Ti\',
The National LibraryKolkata ;"
2006It) )(X)6 The National Library, Ministry of Culture, Government ofIndia
1I111:/Il~ reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any111"11. rxcepl for brief quotations, without the prior written permission of
Director, The National Library, Belvedere. Kolkata.
Published by"1/", "". Thl" National Lihrary, Belvedere. Kolkata-700 027. Indi;1.
Quarterly Journal of Developmental Psychology
Volume: 2 Number: 1
January, 20 I0
The Society for Developmental Psychology
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Other Information: Call No. 155.05 ABC includes iIIustmtion. Si:t.· 26.7 em. The"
Journal published 10 volumes as 'Developmental Psycholo y: It quarterly
journal' from Vol. 1, no.1 (January 1999) to vol. 10, 00.4 (D I.l mn r 2008) and
changed the title w.e.f. January 2009 with vol. 1, no.l. Yollllll I() IlO. 4 includes
index to all the 10 volumes. Library has all the volumes eX • 'pI vol. 2 of the old
title. Use inclusive notation for Ace. No.
Three daughters
Directed by Rajib Goswami
Sunlight Film Producers & Distribulor
Kolkata
Other Information: Call No. 891.455 KLM One 16mm sound IIlld coloured film
reel. A motion picture of90 minutes duration made in 197X. Ace. No. MP 2945
Summary: Based on the story of three daughters by Rabilldr;lIl:lth T;lgore. Casts:
Amrita Paul, Jamini Lahiri, Soma Majumdar, Pratima Parekh.
Model Question Paper
MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMA nON SCIENCE EXAMINATION(II SEMESTER)
INFORMATION SOURCES AND SYSTEMS IN NATURAL SCIENCESPAPER -IV (a)
(MLS-8004)
Answer any one question from each unit.All questions carry equal marks.
I. Discuss the importance of Primary Sources in scientific research and evaluate any two
periodicals in science published from India.
OR
2. What do you mean by 'Web based sources'? Evaluafe any two web based dissertations.
3. Explain briefly features and importance of Secondary SoUrces of information In
science. Evaluate any two bibliographies one each in print form and online.
4. "Tertiary sources play vital role in research and development". Discuss. Also evaluate
any two tertiary sources of Information in Science with which you are familiar.
Describe need, objectives and structure of an information system III the field of
Medicine.
(II) ENVIS
(h) BT Net
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MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (M.L.I.Sc.)II SEMESTER EXAMINATION
INFORMATION SOURCES AND SYSTEMS IN MEDICAL SCIENCESPAPER-IV (c)(MLS-8006)
Note: Answer one questions from each unitAll questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss 'Patent' as a source ofInformation. Describe any two web basedsources for patent Information.
2. Define 'Dissertation'. Discuss the sources ofInformation to accessDissertation from India and abroad?
3. What do you under stand by Abstracting Serials Discuss any two of themfrom Medical Sciences.
4. Describe the importance of Dictionaries in Medical Sciences. Evaluate anytwo Medical dictionaries.
5. Discuss the role ofIndMED in disseminating Medical Information?OR
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (M.L.I.Sc.)
II SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Paper-V (a)MLS-8009
1. Discuss in detail the role of Academic Library in the higher education systems in India.
OR
2. Examine the role ofUGC in changing the shape of Academic library in India.
UNIT-II
3. Explain the salient features in designing of a library building.
OR
4. Evaluate the common methods of Selection and recruitment in Academic Library.
UNIT-III
5. Highlight the role of anyone consortium.
OR
Model Question Paper
MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE EXAMINATIO*(II SEMESTER)
PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL LIBRARY SYSTEMPAPER-V (c)(MLS-8011)
II wcr one question from each unit.\ II questions carry equal marks.
Define a special library. Discuss the features and scope of a 'Newspaper Library'.I
Define 'E- Journal Consortia'. Discuss the development ofE-Journal Consortia in India
highlighting its features and importance.
(I, Discuss the or~anizational structure, collection and activities of Khuda Buksh Oriental
Public Library, Patna.
Model Question Paper
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE EXAMINATION(II SEMESTER)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (THEORY) - IIPAPER-VI
(MLS-8013)
IIswer any one question from each unit.All questions carry equal marks. , I
UNIT-I JI. What is meant by 'Internet Security'? Give a detailed account of various aspec s of
I'Internet Security'.
OR I
2. Write detailed notes on: 'l
(a) Web Server
(b) Web tool
(c) Search Engine
UNIT-II
(a) Open source software
(b) Dublin Core
(c) DOl
(I. Discuss the concept, importance and applications of 'Institutional Repositories' and
'Subject Gateways'.
Model Question Paper
Department of Library and Information ScienceMaster of Library and Information Science
Second Semester ExaminationCourse No. MLS 8014
Arlrmpt all questionsIII I)l'sign a books dataset using SOULwith the help of following details:
••) Enter bibliographical details of the two booksb) Cr~ate a Master Budget head for Acquisition of books) Show your database in any three views.
el) Search the above database with the help of "Title", "Author" and "Free text".
II) Develop an Image database collection using Greenstone Digital Librfary Software with the help ofIIii' following parameters:
J) Use any three images (.gif,.jpg,.bmp) for building image databaseb) Create metadata for each imagec) Insert image on "About Page" and "Home Page" ofthe collection
d) Search the image collection in any three ways and save the results in a separate folder.
Department of Library and Information ScienceAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
SyllabusFirst Semester
( 2013-2014)
Paper Course Course Title Credits Sessional Exam. TotalNo. No. Marks Marks Marks
I BLS-7001 Fundamentals ofLibrary.& 4 Credits 25 75 100Information Science
II BLS-7002 Library qassification (Theory) . 4 Cregits 25 75 100r
III BLS-7003 Library Cataloguing (Theory) ~ Credits ., 25 75 100
N BLS-7004 Library Classification (practice) By 4Crectits 25 75 100DDC (22 &23 Ed.)
V BLS-7005 Library Cataloguing (Practice) By 4 Credits "it 25 75 100AACR-II
VI BLS-7006 ManagemenLof Libraries and ' 4 Credits 25 75 100Information Centres ,
24 Credits Total Marks = 600
Model Question Paper
BACHELOR OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (B.L.I.SC.)(I SEMESTER) EXAMINATION
FUNDAMENTALS OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
(BLS-700l)
Note: Answer ONE question from each Unit.All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define a library. Discuss the importance and functions of a modem library.
OR
1. Define different typl~Sof Libraries. Explain the salient feature~ and functions of a
special library in the internet era.
~. Discuss the role ofUGC for the development of University libraries in India.
OR
(I. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Activities of IFLA.
(h) Recommendations of National Knowledge commission for libraries.
(c) Information Literacy.
Model Question Paper
BACHELOR OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (B.L.I.SC.)(I SEMESTER) EXAMINATION
LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION (THEORY)
(BLS-7002)
Note: Answer ONE question from each Unit.All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define library classification. Discuss its needs and purpose.
OR
(a) Arrays and chains
(b) Types of subjects
(c) Feliatory sequences
3. Define the qualities of a good notation and explain types of Mnemonics with
suitable examples.
5. Explain the steps used in practical classification as given by Dr. Ranganathan. Give
suitable example.
(). Explain the concept of Facet sequence and describe the Principles of Facet
sequence by the help of examples.
Model Question Paper
BACHELOR OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (B.L.I.Sc.)(I SEMESTER) EXAMINATION
LIBRARY CATALOGUING (THEORY)
(BLS-7003)
Note: Answer ONE question from each Unit.All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss the Normative Principles of Cataloguing.
OR2. Bring out the difference between a dictionary Catalogue and Classified Catalogue
with reference to their structure and dis9uSS their respective advantages and
disadvantages.
3. Highlight the salient features of subject cataloguing with suitable examples.
OR
4. What do you understand by Centralized Cataloguing? Discuss in brief its need and
different forms.
5. What are the major problems faced in cataloguing of non-book materials? Describe
the structure oftheir bibliographic descriptions according to AACR2.
OR6. State the need for a good filing system for a library catalogue. Explain with
examples the problems of alphabetization and their solutions as provided in ALA
filings rules.
Model Question Paper
BACHELOR OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (B.L.I.SC.)(I SEMESTER) EXAMINATION
LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION (THEORY)
(BLS-7002)
Note: Answer ONE question from each Unit.All questions carry equal marks.
t. Defme library classification. Discuss its needs and purpose.
OR
(a) Arrays and chains
(b) Types of subjects
(c) Feliatory sequences
3. Define the qualities of a good notation and explain types of Mnemonics with
suitable examples.
5. Explain the steps use:d in practical classification as given by Dr. Ranganathan. Give
suitable example.
(l. Explain the concept of Facet sequence and describe the Principles of Facet
sequence by the help of examples.
Model Question Paper
II I III I ( )I{ (>F LIBRARY INFORMATION SCIENCE (1 SEMESTER) EXAMIANTIONLIBRARY CLASSIFICATION (PRACTICE)
PAPER-IV(BLS-7004)
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Model Question Paper
III I (m OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (B.L.I.Sc.)(I SEMESTER) EXAMINATION
r ,IBRARY CATALOGUING (PRACTICE)
(BLS -7005)
I { H /I questions in all according to AACR - II.
II III I llction "A" carry 20 Marks while Question in "B" carry 15 Marks.
It I, Iof subject heading for the subject added entries.
Other information:
Information of the 1st Book
• .Pages: xi, 326 p.
• Size: 23 em
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• Call No : 546 XXX:
• Pages : v, 310 p.
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Perey F. Smith
Y.H. Russell
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Number. II
Joel Selbin
Chyde Day
THEORETICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
WADLEY & GlNNLTD
LONDON
1972
• Pages: xvi, 650, x, 345,
viii, 459.
• Size: 23x 10 cm
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Intelligence
v.ii) Growth, learning
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v.iii) Motives and
Emotions.
PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY
Richard Rice
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New York
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Model Question Paper
BACHELOR OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (B.L.I.SC.)(I SEMESTER) EXAMINA nON
MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTERS
(BLS-7006)
Note: Answer ONE question from each Unit.All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define Management. Discuss its functions as applied to the Library Management.
OR
2. What do you understand by job analysis and job evaluation? Discuss the variousI
steps involved in job analysis and job evaluation for a modem library and
3. What is meant by Collection Development? Write a note on policies and
procedures of collection development in special libraries.
OR4. 'Periodicals Section is a library within a library'. Explain in detail mentioning the
functions and routines of periodical section.
5. Discuss the defInitions and need of Budgeting. Enumerate different budgeting
techniques and describe anyone of them in detail.
OR
6. How would you analyse the library as a system. Discuss the various steps in
details.
Department of Library and Information ScienceAligarh Muslim University
SyllabusSecond Semester
( 2013-2014)
Paper Course No. Course Title Credits Sessional Exam. TotalNo. Marks Marks Marks
I BLS-8001 Information Processing and 4 Credits 25 75 100Retrieval
II BLS-8002 IT Applications in Libraries 4 Credits 25 75 100(Theory)
HI BLS-8003 Information Sources and 4 Credits 25 75 100Services
IV BLS-8004 Library Classification (practice) 4 Credits 25 75 100ByCC &UDC
V BLS-8005 Library Cataloguing (Practice) 4 Credits 25 75 100ByCCC
VI BLS-8006 Information Technology 2 Credits 15 35 50(Practice)
VII BLS-80VI Educational Tour and 2 Credits ---- 50 50Viva-Voce
24 Credits Total Marks = 600
BACHELOR IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE EXAMINATION
(II Semester)
INFORMATION PROCESSING AND RETRIEVAL
PAPER-1
(BLS-8001)
1. Define SDIand discuss various steps involved in providing SDIservice ina Special Library.
OR2. Define Index and Indexing. Describe Key word indexing in detail.
3. What do you understand by Pre and Post Co-ordinate Indexing?DiscussPRECISwith examples.
OR
6. Why are Userstudies necessary in university libraries? Discussmethodsand techniques involved in conducting an user study.
BACHELOR IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE EXAMINATIONIT APPLICATION IN LIBRARIES
PAPER-l(BLS- 8002)
1. Discuss in detail the various steps involved in the planning of a Library AutomationProject.
2. Explain the salient features of Web. OPAC: Give some examples of the Indian Librariesproviding the facilities for searching their resources through Web OPAC module.
4. Define 'Digital Library' Describe the character of a 'Digital Libraries'. Also mentionsome National and International examples of 'Digital Library'.
BACHELOR OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (B.L.I.Sc.)II SEMESTER EXAMINATION
INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES(BLS-8003)
Note: Answer one questions from each unitAll questions carry equal marks.
UNIT-I1. What do you understand by Reference source? Enumerate different types of
Reference sources and explain in detail the secondary Reference sources withexamples.
2. State the need and purpose of Reference and Information Sources. Discuss in detailthe criteria of their evaluation.
UNIT-II3. Example the importance of Educational Information Source. Discuss the criteria for
their evaluation with suitable examples.
4. Discuss the importance of gazetteers as source of geographical information. EvaluateChambers world gazetteer.
5. Name two appropriate sources of information each with its bibliographical detail forlocating the answer to the following queries. .1. Background information on world bank2. Number of Periodicals published in Psychology in India.3. Origin of the term 'Information'.4. Biographical Information ofPandit Jawaharlal Nehru.5. List of holidays in the coming year.
6. OR1. Full form of the name of A.P.J Abdul Kalam2. Information about the latest Asia Cup Cricket Series.3. List of the books written by Mahatma Gandhi4. Full address of University of Toronto.5. Information about historical places in North India.
Model Question PaperBACHELOR OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (B.L.I.Sc.)
(II Semester) Examination
Library Classification (Practice)Paper-IV
(BLS-8004)
The candidate must fill in the following columns, before beginning to write inside thisQUESTION PAPER-CUM ANSERBOOK.
Roll Number
Enrolment Number
Date of Examination
Day of Examination
Universal Decimal Classification Edition _
Colon Classification
FOR INVIGILATOR ONLY:Roll No. of the candidate (To be written by the Invigilator) -----~-
Signature of Invigilator
Section A Q.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total
MarksObtain
Section B Q.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
MarksObtain
Grand Total (in figures)
(in words)
SECTION- 'A' : (37 marks)(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Classify the following titles according to Colon Classification (6th rev. ed.) and
assign the Class Number in the space provided for each. Schedule for Colon
Classification (6th rev. ed.) are available for use. (30 Marks)
6. U2855.44g7 'N 81 'n7and
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Classify the following titles by UDC (abridged edition 2003) and assign the Class
Number in the space provided for each. UDC (abridged edition 2003) is
available for use and return. (30 Marks)
6. 546.33' 13and
7. 378 (540)
Model PaperBACHELOR OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (B.L.I.Sc.)
(II Semester) Examination
Library Cataloguing (Practice)(BLS-8005)
Answer all questions according to CCC (5th ed.) using chain procedure for subjectcataloguing
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THE CHURCH IN THE DARKAGES
THE HISTORY OF FREEDOMMOVEMENT IN INDIA
Call No. X:2p ASS CURRENT ECONOMICPROBLEMS
Ace. No. 3080
Dt 1975The proceeding of the Conference of
Pg. xii, 375University Teachers in Economics,
Size 24cmManchester, 1974
ISBN-0521-208081
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc.)Second Semester Examination
(Session 2013-14)Course No. BLS-8006
Information Technology (Practice)Time: 2:00Hrs.Max Marks: 35
Q. No.1. Do the following exercise by using Alice for Windows and SOUL:-a) Enter complete details of two books given to youb) Create membership with complete details for one teacher and one
student.
Q. No.2. Design a webpage of a University Library with different features andprovide a hyperlink for user's feedback.
Q. No.3. Search ten most relevant documents on the topic "Libraries in JeTEnvironment" in Web of Science database and export all the results inMS Excel.
Department of Library and Information ScienceAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Syllabus: 2013-2014B.A. Library Science as Subsidiary Subject
Paper Course Course Title Credits Sessional Exam. TotalNo. No. Marks Marks MarksI LS-10l Fundamentals of Librarianship 4 Credits 20 80 100
Paper Course Course Title Credits Sessional Exam. TotalNo. No. Marks Marks MarksI LS-20l Knowledge Organizations in 4 Credits 20 80 100
Libraries
Jv1Q~L QUE$I'ION PAPERB.A. '0 SE:rvfESTER) EXAWNATION
(LIBRARY SCIENCE)FUNDA:rvfENTALS OF LIBRARIANSillP
(LSB-IOI)
Define the concept of 'Library'. Discuss in detail the objectives and functions
of a library.
(2-5 )
3. Enumerate fivelaws of Library Science and discuss the implications of the 'Second' (2.5)
Why is a 'Book Selection' policy needed in a Library? Explain the procedure of
6. What is meant by 'Stock Verification'? Describe any two methods of stock taking. C3l))
MOt>E-L QUfSTION PAfERB.A. Part -I (1- Semester) Examination
(LIBRARY SCIENCE)KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZA nON IN LIBRARIES
(LSB-201)
1. Define 'Cataloguing' Discuss its objectives and functions.
OR
3. Examine the attributes of a good Catalogue.
OR
5. Discuss in detail the impact of Paris Principles on the development of
Cataloguing codes. (30)
OR
6. Write a short note on the following:
(i) Alphabetization
(ii) Online Public Access Catalogue
(15)
(15)
f) cpa r-t III e II t () f 1 ihr a r! an c.1 [n for mat i()ll" CI{'rll' l'
Aligarh r'\luslilll University, AligadlSYLLABUS
B.A. (subsidiary) Part-II Library and Information Science
Pa-l;~;-. T (~~--;:sc, I
No. No,- -------LS· 201
Paper title SessionalMarks----------------- ---
In formation Sources & Services J 5
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60 75
LS- 202 Practical Aspects of Classification
and Cataloguing
B.A. (HONS.) (PART-II) EXAMINATION(LIBRARY SCIENCE)
PAPER-IINFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES
(LS - 201)
NOTE: All questions carry equal mar~.
1: The candidate is required to attempt five questi~ns, selecting one question from eachUnit on this QUESTION PAPER-CUM-ANSWER-BOOK inside and hand it over tothe Invigilator. I
2. The candidate must fill in the following columns, before beginning to write inside thisQUESTION PAPER-CUM-ANSWER-BOOK.
Roll Number -------------------------Enrolment Numb(:r -----------------------Date of Examination -~--~--~~-------------Day of Examination ----------------------
I'OR INVIGILATOR ONLY :Roll No. of the candidate (To be written by the Invigilator) : _
JNITNumber Total
1
2
3
4
5
rand Total: (in figures)(in words)
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Signature & Name of ExaminerP.T.G.
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UNIT-I
1.1 What are the different types of reference sources? Il1ustratc the cri tcria of their
evaluation with examples.
1.2 Define and differentiate between ready reference and long rungo rufcrcnce services,
Give examples.
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), Nine Reference Sources are being listed here, each of which has been given a
symbol opposite to it.
British National Bibliography A
Chemical Abstracts B
Cumulative Book Index C
Dissertation Abstracts International D
Indian Press Index E
Indian National Bibliography F
Library Literature i G
I,ibrary and Information Science Abstracts HSocial Science Index G
III each of the following questions you have to write in the Box provided, the symbol
of the most suitable source which should be consulted for the answer.
I':Xllll1!2.k: Book published by Oxford University. [ A ]
I I t ,Isl or Books on Computer Science published in U.S.A. []
, I I 1,1.'1 nfarticles on "Digital Libraries" [ ]
'I I'h.I). submitted on "Women empowerment" in Chicago
Illlivcrsity. [ ]
. I Hllllks on Chemistry published in India. [ ]
I I', Nl'\\!S Illl "/'ia ul Haque Murder Case" published in Indian
Nl'\\'sp:tpcrs.
, I i, 1\111('ks published on child labour
'I I ,',1 I Ii hllllks Oil "Sophism" published from U.K.
'I \ 1,·.II.1l h (,I' ;Irticlcs on "Public Libraries"
, I 'J \11.1,.11 h ()r;lrticlc~ on "Chemical Hazards"
[ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]
I(",d· . "'I I'''vslcs published from U.K. [ ]
.' ,.I II,dl.llI<'lickclpublishedinlndianPress [ ]
II,. 111"111111'.1 () 1 Biochemistry in California University [ J
2.2.4 List of articles on Academic libraries [ ]
2.2.5 List of Books on "Nano technology" in India [ ]
2.2.6 Abstracts of articles on "Library Management" [ ]
2.2.7 List of books on Public Administration published in U.S.A. [ ]
2.2.8 Abstracts of articles on Vitamin C [ ]
2.2.9 ArtiCles published on "Child Education". [ ]
UNIT-III
3. Nine Reference Sources are being listed here, each of which has been given a symbol
opposite to it: I
African Diary At
Asian Recorder B
Collier's Encyclopedia C
Encyclopedia Americana D
Encyclopedia Britannica E
Commonwealth University Year Book F
Keesing's Record of World Events G
World of Leaming H
Universities Handbook, AIU, New Delhi I
In each of-the following questions you have to write in the box provided, the
symbol of most suitable source which should be consulted for the answer.
3.1.1. List of courses in London School of Economics [ ]
3.1.2. Name of the Chairman of Department of Chemistry in B.H.U. [ ]
3.1.3 Recent events in Afghanistan [ ]3.1.4 Historical information on Classical Dance [ ]3.1.5 Name of the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University [ ]
3.1.6 News of sports in Africa [ ]
3.1.7 Last week's events ill Bangladesh [ ]
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:-\ I>l'lailcd information on chemotherapy [ ]I I) I\lIckground information on "Web technology". [ ]
OR, I Nil II H.: of the Vice-Chancellor of Usmania University [ ]I I HnTll1 events in Nepal [ ],
I \ 1{('rl'llt events in Kenya [ ]I I NlIllIC of the Chairman of Department of Chemistry in
Kllklltiya University. [ ]
UITl'1l1events in Palestine [ ]I (I I I I Ill' 'ollrses offered by Oxford University [ ]I I I) 'flldl'd information on X-rays. ~[ ]'I( I"llllillation on E-Printing [ ]I I) IJi'llIkd information on "Airo-space technology" [ ]
111111 "lI V \11' National Biography B
( ,,11111111\;1 I Ippincotfs Gazetteer of the World C
IllId Iliid W;I)',nall s New Standard of Dictionary of
In each of the following questions you have to write in the box provided,
the symbol of the most suitable source which should be consulted for the answer.
4.1.1. Biographical sketch of Dr. Man Mohan Singh [ ]
4.1.2 Meaping of the term -- YATRA [ ]
4.1.3 Map showjng sea routes to Saudi Arabia [ ]
4.1.4 Meaning and pronunciation of the word "Camouflage" [ ]
4.1.5 Name of the President of South Africa [ ]
4.1.6 Antonym and synonym of the word "FormidabTe" [ ]
4.1.7 Area and population of Tamilnadu * [ ]4.1.8 Meaning and pronunciation of the word "Isteqbalia" [ ]4.1.9 Location and population of Australia [ ]
OR
4.2.1 Meaning of the word "VAYOO" [ ]
4.2.2 Name of the Prime "Minster of China [ ]
4.2.3 Map showing air routes to France [ ]4.2.4 Biographical sketch ofPranab Mukherjee [ 'J
4.2.5 Meaning and pronunciation of the word "Simmer" [ ]
4.2.6 Area and population of West Bengal [ ]
4.2.7 Synonyms and Antonyms of the word "Employment" [ ]4.2.8 Population and location of London [ ]
4.2.9 Meaning and pronunciation of the word 'IFTETAH'. [ ]
Iklint; Bibliography. Describe various steps and techniques employed in compilation
(If II Bibliography.
It J Wh1l1 do you understand by user ,education? Justify its need and imjJortance in
iiI. 'scll1inating library services.
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Model Question Paper
B.A. (HONS.) (PART-II) EXAMINATION(LIBRARY SCIENCE)
PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF CLASSIFICATION & CATALOGUING(LS-202)
,I ) II~: (i) Answer only ONE question from each unit.(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
I i I The candidate is required to attempt five questions, selecting one question from eachUnit on this QUESTION PAPER-CUM-ANSWER-BOOK and hand it over to theInvigilator.
I I I The candidate must fill in the following columns, before beginning to write inside thisQUESTION PAPER-CUM-ANSWER-BOOK.
I IIw'.1 ionII 1III hl;r
Total
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(in figures) ____(j n \vords) ----------~-
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UNIT-I
1.1. Describe the various steps involved in classifying a document.
OR1.2. What do you understand by descriptive cataloguing? Briefly discuss the various
elements of information that are included in the catalogue entry.
-3-
UNIT-II
Classify the following titles according to Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC 18th I \.2
19th edition)
2.2. (a) Encyclopedia of Science and Technology ~ _
~b) History of Special Libraries
(c) Glossary of Physics
660.28001 1145R
~33.41 F65S
001.016
284.410058 R 305
0.25.27878 T14 A
p33.56I
i796.3322
133.41
P 21 K
ClOT
R51T
033.56
362.081I
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951.008
535.3321 C18L
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OR
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(a) 336.240954
(b) 027.4091723
(c) 624.5022
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UNIT-IV
4.1 Catalogue anyone of the following using AACR-2. Use Sears' list of subject headings:
TEACHING OF ASTRONOMYBy
A.L. Dasand
HENRY 1. THOMASEdited by
Allen MooreEdition 2
MeGraw- Hill Books/
New York, Toronto, London19636 ~
Other Information
Call No. 520.7
Ace. No. 63121
Pages X, 253
Size 23.5 em
includes illustrationsOR
4.2 UNEMPLOYMENT IN IRANby
Washington IrwingEdited by
Herbert F. SmithAMS PressNew York
1973Other information
Class Number Y: 433.45Book No. I 14 UAce. No. 6059Page xii, 629Size 24x13 cm
Note: The real name of the author is A. Medley but he is predominantly identified by hisPseudonym only.The year of the book is the copyright year.
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UNIT-V
Alphabetize the following headings according to letter-by-Ietter method used in filing
the entries in Dictionary Catalogue.
History of Rajasthan
Fungi
5 is not fine
An introduction to Biochemistry _
$ is pure
Law of Public Health
Journal of Regionalism
89 days oflife
The Story of France
Mechanics for Engineering _
OR
~.2. Assign subject heading to the following titles with the help of Sears' List of Subject
heading:
(a) Theory of Foreign Trade
(b) Research in heart diseases
(c) Wages in Textile Industry
SYLLABUSMaster of Library & Information Science
(MLS-8006)
Syllabus
Master of Library & Information Science(M.L.l.Sc. IInd Semester)
Paper -V(a)MLS-8009
Credit: 2Marks: 50
Unit-IRole of the Library in Academic Institutions. Development of Academic Libraries in
India after Independence. Planning of Academic Libraries, Study of the recommendations of
various Committees and Commissions with regard to Academic Libraries in India. Role of the
UGC and UNESCO in promoting academic libraries.
Unit-II
Library Governance: Authority, Committees and Role of Librarian. Organisational
Pattern. Human Resource Management: Staffing, Selection & Recruitment. Performance
Appraisal. Budgeting. Academic Library Buildings: Planning, basic elements in designing.
Furniture and fittings. Public Relations: Need and Methods.
Unit-III
Library & Information Services: Need and types. Library Co-operation and Resource
Sharing, Role of INFLIBNET. Electronic Journals and Consortia: Concept. UGC Info-Net.
Online Computer Library Centre (OCLC). Study of Select University Libraries in India:
Aligarh Muslim University, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University.