Bangalore University Other Bachelor's Degree B.L.I.Sc. Degree Examination, August/September 2009 Question paper

Directorate of Correspondance Course
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Paper - I : Library, Information and Society (Freshers)

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 85


Note : 1) Answer any FIVE questions.
2) All questions carry eual marks.

1. Describe the role of library in modern society.
2. State the five laws of library sceince. Explain the second law of library science.
3. What is library legislation ? Discuss its need and purpose.
4. Breifly explain the objectives, functions and sources of adademic library.
5. Explain the role of UNESCO in the development of professional associations.
6. Discuss the need, purpose and functins of resource sharing.
7. Discuss the activities of ILA.

8. Write notes on any THREE of the following.
a) Library co-operation
b) FID
c) National library
d) Data, Information and knowledge
e) User study.