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BLI-221 LIBRARY, INFORMATION AND SOCIETY
Solved Assignment 2021-2022
BLI-221: LIBRARY, INFORMATION AND SOCIETY
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Coverage: Course Code: BLI-221
Course: Library, Information and Society Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul.2021/Jan.2022
Blocks: 1 to 4
Units: 1 to 14 Total Marks: 70
| Title Name | BLI-221 Solved Assignment 2021-2022 |
| University | IGNOU |
| Service Type | Solved Assignment (Soft copy/PDF) |
| Course | Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Library and Information Science |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Semester | 2021-2022 Course: Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Library and Information Science |
| Session | July 2021 and January 2022 Sessions |
| Short Name | BLI-221 |
| Assignment Code | AST/TMA/Jul.2021/Jan.2022 |
| Product | Assignment of BLIS 2021-2022 (IGNOU) |
| Submission Date | For July Session- 31st March For January Session- 30th September |
Note: Answer all questions.
I). Answer the following questions in not more than 500 words each. (4X10=40 Marks)
1. State the characteristics of a profession. Discuss the contradicting views of authors justifying
LIS as a profession and not as a profession. (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. Discuss the role of UNESCO in promoting library and information activities in India. (10)
II). Answer the following questions in not more than 250 words each. (6X5=30 Marks)
1. Discuss in brief the role of RRRLF in modernisation of libraries. (5)
2. What is resource sharing? Discuss its need. (5)
3. Explain the role of libraries in facilitating and supporting learning. (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)
BLI 221, BLI221, BLI-221
