UGC NET Qeustion Paper June 2000 Paper-III

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1. Enumerate the barriers to information communication and explain how libraries help to overcome them?
2. Compare IASLIC and ASLIB with reference to their role in promotion and dissemination of research in the field of LIS?
3. Distinguish between current awareness services and selective dissemination of infomation
4. Explain with examples, how Boolean operators are used in refine search strategies
5. Describe the ways in which new subjects are formed? Explain the devices used by various classification schemes to accommodate them
6. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using uncontrolled vocabulary. Discuss how technology may be used to overcome them
7. Compare the MARC format with CCF
8. Explain the contribution of the Behavioural School of Thought to library management
9. Define and distinguish between "Collection development" and "Collection management"
10. Explain the importance of budgeting as an instrument for development of the library. Discuss the various components of a library budget
11. "CD-ROMs have extended infinite access to information for the developing countries". Elucidate
12. What is library network? What are the prerequisites of an effective library network
13. Identify and explain the similarities and differences between case study and survey methods of research
14. Define the different statistical methods used in Library and Information Research
15. "The successful functioning of a library depends on its personnel." Explain the importance and methods of staff development