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BLIS-05 Reference & Information Source-June 2011

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BACHELOR OF LIBRARY INFORMATION AND SCIENCE 

June, 2011

BLS-5 : REFERENCE & INFORMATION SOURCES

1.1 Define and explain the concept 'subject bibliography'. Describe its various types.

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1.2 What are indexing and abstracting periodicals ? Describe their need, functions and qualities.

2.1 Discuss the criteria for evaluation of dictionaries.

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2.2 Discuss the various uses of encyclopedias.

3.1 Enumerate the various types of ready reference sources. Describe the scope and purpose of any three types.

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3.2 Define the term 'patent'. Briefly trace its history and explain how patents act as sources of information.

4.1 Define and explain the terms 'maps' and 'atlases'. Enumerate their types and describe their uses.

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4.2 Explain the term 'mass media'. Elaborate on 'print media'.

5.0 Answer any fourteen questions choosing at least three from each category.

5.1 Na me any one title for each of the following categories :

(a) An English language bibliography

(b) An international year book

(c) An unabridged English dictionary

(d) A national biography

(e) A multi-volume encyclopedia

5.2 What information can be found in the following sources Indian Books in Print World Book Atlas Applied Science and Technology Index Social Science Citation Index Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory 

 

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