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BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN LIBRARY

AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Term-End Examination
June, 2011
BLS-6 : INFORMATION SERVICES
Maximum Marks : 70

Time : 3 hours

Note : Answer all questions. A// questions carry equal marks.

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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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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

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