ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Library and Information Sciences)

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Course: Foundation of Librarianship (5500) Semester: Spring, 2020

Level: MLIS Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

Note 1: Use your own words while working on your assignment. In case of
quoting any fact or statement from any source, always remember to
provide full reference of the source according to “APA 6 th ed. available
at: http://ijolis.aiou.edu.pk/?page_id=251
Note 2: Students at postgraduate level are expected to use multiple sources in
solving this assignment. All questions carry equal marks.
Note 3: Study guide of this course and links to resources to solve this assignment are
available in downloads at LIS Department website: http://lis.aiou.edu.pk/

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1–5)

Q.1. Discuss the emergence and development of writing alphabets with special
reference to Arabic and English languages.

Q.2. Discuss the different types of writing material of ancient time.

Q.3. What is meant by Paper? Write a comprehensive note on the development of

paper industry in Pakistan.

Q.4. Write an essay on the modern techniques of printing.

Q.5. Write short notes on the following:

a. Lamination b. Watermark and its importance
c. Binding d. John Gutenberg’s invention

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 ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Unit 6-9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

Q1. What is the difference between a book and a journal? Discuss the
importance of reading books in the modern age of technology.

Q2. Libraries have specific mission and objectives to serve their community.
Visit websites of different types of libraries and highlight their mission
statements and objectives for the respective population.

Q3. Enumerate and critically examine the scenario of public libraries in

Pakistan.

Q4. Is librarianshipa profession? Justify your answer with examples.

Q5. Write short notes on the following:

a. Electronic Library

b. Library Education in Pakistan

c. HEC Digital Library
d. Pakistan Library Association (PLA)