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BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN LIBRARY
AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Term-End Examination
June, 2011
BLS-3 : LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 70
Note : Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and
diagrams, wherever necessary. Write the relevant
question number before writing the answer.
1.1 Describe different modes of formation of subjects
with suitable examples.
OR
1.2 Define library classification and explain how the
universe of knowledge has been mapped in DDC
scheme.
2.1 Describe the principles of facet sequence. Illustrate
their use in colon classification scheme.
OR
2.2 Define the concept of common isolates. Explain
their uses in DDC and UDC schemes.
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3.1 What is meant by mnemonics ? Discuss their
various kinds found in library classification
schemes.
OR
3.2 Discuss the salient features of DDC scheme.
Explain the reasons of its popularity all over the
world.
4.1 Discuss the features of colon classification which
make it a freely faceted and analytico - synthetic
scheme of classification.
OR
4.2 Explain how societies and research groups
contribute to the development of library
classification.
5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following
(in about 300 words each)
(a) Book number
(b) Attributes and characteristics
(c) Subject approach to information
(d) Depth schedules
(e) Array and chain
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