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AS-2389
B.Lib.I.Sc. (First Semester) Examination, 2013
Information Sources and Services (Theory)
Paper: Fourth
Time Allowed: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 60
Model Answer
Prepared by
Ashwani Kumar
(Asst. Professor)
Mob.No.-9617481969
E-mail: [email protected]
(Section-A)
Question 1: Choose the Correct answer
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II.
Text Books are the example of :
Answer: (b) Secondary Sources
Micro copy is the example of the following:
Answer: (d) None of theses
III.
SDI is stand for:
Answer: (b) Selective Dissemination of Information
IV.
The type of information sources are:
Answer: (a) 3
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
Diazography is related with
Answer: (a) Reprography
Which of the following network is mainly related with education and research?
Answer: (d) ERNET
‘Guide to Literature’ is the example of the following
Answer: (a) Tertiary Sources
Which of the following is not a reference book?
Answer: (d) Text book
The International Atomic Energy Agency is established in:
Answer: (a) Vienna
INSDOC is established in:
Answer: (a) Delhi
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Section-B
Question 2: What do you understand by Primary Information Sources? Explain with suitable
examples.
Answer:
 Introduction
 Concept of Primary sources of Information
 Definition
 Genesis of Primary sources of Information
 Need of Primary sources of Information
 Examples and concept of Primary sources of Information
Periodicals,
Conferences
Patents
Standards
Theses/Dissertation
Trade Literature etc.
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Primary sources of Information
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Utilization of Primary sources of Information
Conclusion
Question 3: Write an Essay on the DESIDOC.
Answer:
 Introduction
 Historical Background
 Organizational Structure
 Objectives
 Activities
 Functions
 Services
 Publications
 Conclusion
Question 4: Describe the objectives and services of INFLIBNET.
Answer:
 Introduction
 History and Establishment
 Characteristics
 Objectives
 Functions
 Activities
 Services
 Publications
 Impact of Services on LIS Professionals
 Summary
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Question 5: Describe the concept and utilization of the Web resources.
Answer:
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Introduction
Concept of Web Resources
Definition
Need
Objective
Types of Web Resources
Awareness of Web Resources among users
Utilization of Web Resources
Impact of Web Resources on Library Users.
Implementation of Library Automation
Conclusion
Question 6: Describe the objectives and functions of the DELNET.
Answer:
 Introduction
 Historical Background
 Objectives
 Characteristics
 Functions and Services
 Activities of DELNET
 Impact of DELNET Services on the professionals
 Publication
 Summary
Question 7: Differentiate the Primary and Secondary Information Sources with suitable examples.
Answer:
 Introduction about Primary and Secondary Information Sources
 Genesis Primary and Secondary Information Sources
 Conceptual difference between Primary and Secondary Information Sources
 Examples with brief description of Primary Information Sources
 Examples with brief description of Secondary Information Sources
 Utilization of Primary and Secondary Information Sources
 Conclusion
Question 8: Write an essay on AGRIS.
Answer:
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Introduction
Historical Aspects
Organizational Structure
Objectives
Functions
Work Policy
Services
Activities
Impact of services on Agricultural Profession
Publications
Summary
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