LIBRARY SYSTEMS AND RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT

Time allowed : 3 hours

Maximum Marks : 60

Instruction : Answer all questions.

SECTION – A (Essay Questions)

Answer the following questions in 40 lines each :

1.What is charging and discharging system in library ? Which is the Best charging / discharging system for a school library ?
OR
What is acquisition ? Describe in details the procedure involved in acquisition of Reference Books.

2. What is digitization ? Which types of collection will you prefer for digitizing in your library and why ? Explain stepwise digitization procedure to be followed.
OR
Explain the routine and function of Periodical section of a library.

SECTION – B (Short Questions)

Answer any five questions in 20 lines each.

3. What is smart class ? How it is different from traditional learning system ?

4. What is collection development ? What are the steps involved in collection development ?

5. What types of documents need to be weeded out from the library ?

6. Why there is a need of book reservation in libraries ? Explain what type of policy and procedure you will follow in your library for reservation.

7. Explain Ranganathan’s book selection theory.

8. What is Accession register ? Draw its columns.

9. Why users of the library are asked to leave the document on table once they have finished with reading ?

10. How does a catalogue help library use ?

11. If you are having problem in finding a document you require, which tools of the library will help you ? Explain.

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