COURSE CODE - 1020708

12. a. Explain the reference value of indexing and abstracting

periodicals.
(Or)
b. Discuss the need for info service in the libraries.

UG DEGREE EXAMINATION - MAR 2014

BLIS
INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES

13. a. Discuss a checklist of points for evaluating reference book.

(For the candidates admitted from Academic year 2011 onwards)

Time: 3 hours

Max. Marks: 75
PART - A

Answer All the Questions:

(Or)
b. Describe Long Range Reference Service?
14. a. Explain the origin of documentation in India?

10 X 2 = 20
(Or)
b. Define Dictionary. Evaluate Oxford English Dictionary?

Answer should not exceed page.

1. What is Encyclopedias?

15. a. What are the uses of Encyclopedias?

2. Write the two needs for info service in the libraries.

(Or)
b. Define a bibliography and explain its aims and functions?

3. Define Dictionary.
4. Give any 2 examples for Barriers to communication?

PART - C

5. Define CAS.

Answer any Two Questions:

6. What is Indian National Bibliography?

2 X 15 = 30

Answer should exceed 5 pages.

7. Define BNB.

16. Discuss the importance of a reference part and an info desk in a

8. What is the documentary service?

university library.

9. Write about the SSDS?

17. Define reprographic service and bring out the need for such a

10. Write notes on Translation services in Libraries?

service?

PART - B
Answer All the Questions:

18. Write a critical note on the documentation activities of NASSDOC.

5 X 5 = 25

Answer should not exceed 1 page.

11. a. Discuss the qualities needed for an info scientist.
(Or)
b. Explain the nature and characteristics of info.

19. Write an essay about Chemical Abstracts and dictionaries?

20. Explain the need and purpose of geographical sources with
Examples.