BLI-221 LIBRARY, INFORMATION AND SOCIETY in English Solved Assignment 2022-2023

BLI-221 LIBRARY, INFORMATION AND SOCIETY Solved Assignment 2022-2023

BLI-221: LIBRARY, INFORMATION AND SOCIETY
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Coverage: Course Code: BLI-221
Course: Library, Information and Society

Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul.2022/Jan.2023
Blocks: 1 to 4
Units: 1 to 14 Total Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions.

I). Answer the following questions in not more than 500 words each. (4X10=40 Marks)
1. Discuss the role of library in the context of the changing society. (10)
2. State the Five Laws of Library Science. Discuss the implications of First Law of
Library Science (10)
3. Define library legislation. Discuss its role in public library development in India. (10)
4. Discuss the role of INFLIBNET in promoting automation of library and information
activities and services in India. (10)
II). Answer the following questions in not more than 250 words each. (6X5=30 Marks)
1. Discuss in brief the activities and role of referral centres and cleaning houses. (5)
2. Explain the concept and services of a digital library. (5)
3. Discuss the objectives and activities of ILA in brief. (5)
4. Define „information society‟. Distinguish between information society and
knowledge society. (5)
5. Explain the concept of IPR and role of libraries in its implementation. (5)
6. Describe the functions of IFLA in brief.

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