Haramaya University

Department of Information Science

MSc in Information Science –Entrance Exam - Summer 2017-18

MAX. MARKS: 100

DATE: 01 July 2018

DURATION: 2:30

TIME: 8:30 AM

CANDIDATE NAME: ______________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Write all your answers as much briefly and neatly as possible.

2. Use the space provided for your answer.
3. Don’t use color pen other than blue or black.
4. Switch off your mobile.
 Haramaya University
Department of Information Science
MSc Information Science Entrance Examination (summer)

Answer to the following questions

1. Open Access is an opportunity that can make a difference for developing country like
Ethiopia. How could it help researchers, library and information centers, information
specialists, and users at large? Discuss it by providing examples. 15 points

2. What is information policy? Why we need information policy? For instance, what
types of information policy can we have in Ethiopia? Discuss it briefly by providing
examples.
15 points

3. “Today’s manager (knowledge manager) has to cope with all the fast changing
processes and activities, with new patterns, old patterns and mixed patterns.” What
does this statement implies? Please discuss it by providing examples. 15 points

4. The advent of ICTs, particularly the Internet is considered as one of the options for
bridging the so-called "digital divide." However, some scholars fear that the “digital
divide” is getting wider unlike the previous times. What factors are triggering this
situation? How can we address or reverse further marginalization in this knowledge
era? Support your opinion with evidences and examples 15 points

5. What type of software(s) do you recommend to automate library and information

centers? Why? Discuss your idea. 15 points

6. What are your thoughts about the future of libraries and information centers in
Ethiopia? What evidence supports your opinion? 15 points

7. Explore the nature of information needs and information seeking behavior in an

academic environment. 10 points