BLI-221 EM 2023-24 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

Description

BLI-221: LIBRARY, INFORMATION AND SOCIETY
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Coverage: Course Code: BLI-221
Course: Library, Information and Society Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul.2023/Jan.2024
ENG MEDNote: Answer all questions.
I). Answer the following questions in not more than 500 words each. (4X10=40 Marks)
1. Define information society. Discuss the different perceptions of information society. (10)
2. Describe the academic library in your own words. Discuss the various types and functions
of an academic library.

(10)
3. What do you mean by the term “resource sharing”? Discuss its need and objectives. (10)
4. Discuss the concept of professional ethics. Explain code of ethics for LIS professionals. (10)
II). Answer the following questions in not more than 250 words each. (6X5=30 Marks)

1 Discuss the implication of fifth law of library science. (5)
2 Explain the concept of Right to information Act and its utility in libraries. (5)
3 Discuss the objectives and activities of (CeRA) Consortium for e-resources in Agriculture
in brief.
(5)
4 Define library legislation. Discuss the various components of library legislation. (5)
5 Discuss the objectives and functions of RRRLF. (5)
6 Explain the objectives of ILA.