ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Library and Information Sciences)

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Course: Library Automation/ Information Storage
& Retrieval-II (5644) Semester: Spring, 2021
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: https://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 other, multiple resources to solve
this assignment are available at LIS Department website:
https://lis.aiou.edu.pk/

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 10-14)

Q.1 Which type of database is used in library automation? Prepare the data entry
sheet of cataloguing module. (20)

Q.2 Searching of databases is a tedious job, why? Justify your answer with
examples. (20)

Q.3 What is Vocabulary Control? How Vocabulary Control is helpful in

information retrieval? Explain with examples. (20)

Q.4 Why are open source software packages famous in librarians instead to
commercial software? Discuss. (20)

Q.5 Define and explain CD-ROM. Discuss its applications in libraries. (20)

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 ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 15-18)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

Q.1 Internet shaped the functions of present libraries, how? Discuss. (20)

Q.2 Write a comprehensive note on the present status of library automation in

Pakistan. (20)

Q.3 Discuss the functions of a web browser in detail. Which web browser is
famous at present and why? Discuss. (20)

Q.4 Write notes on the following: (20)

a. Descriptors
b. FTP
c. Use of WhatsApp and Facebook in libraries.
d. RDA vs MARC

Q.5 Write a brief note on the subject of library automation/information storage

and retrieval. (20)