BLI 221 Solved Assignment 2021-22

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

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)

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