BLI-221 Solved Assignment 2018-19
BLI-221: LIBRARY, INFORMATION AND SOCIETY
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Coverage: Course Code: BLI-221
Course: Library, Information and Society
Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul.18-Jan.19
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. Describe the role of library in the context of changing information society. (10)
2. Describe the activities and services of DELNET. (10)
3. Describe the role of UGC in the development of libraries and information services.
(10)
4. Explain the characteristic features of a digital library. (10)
II) Answer the following questions in not more than 250 words each. ( 6X5=30 Marks)
1. Explain the need and components of library legislation. (5)
2. What is resource sharing? Discuss its need. (5)
3. Describe the progress and activities expected of a library association to achieve its
objectives. (5)
4. Discuss the issues and problems in designing a code of ethics for librarians. (5)
5. Explain the functions and activities of an information broker. (5)
6. Discuss in brief the objectives and services of CALIBNET. (5)
