M.A. MLIS Important Questions 2024

In this post, you will get m.a. questions on Master of library and Information Science (mlis) 2024.

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FAQ

Question- What is the full form of mlis?

Answer - The full form is - Master of Library and Information Science.

Question - What is library and information science courses and subjects?

Answer - These are the subjects - Information Science and Knowledge Management, Information Systems and Programs, Information Processing and Retrieval, Information Services, Products and Their Marketing, Library Automation, and Networking, Research Methodology & Universe of Knowledge, Preservation, and Conservation of Library Materials.

Courses are - This is a one-year professional post-graduate degree course. The age should be between 20-22 years. The minimum mark required for admission is 50%. Fees Approximate - 500--4600/- INR. You can get these jobs - Assistant Librarian, Librarian, Technical writer, Staff of college or school library.

Library And Information Science Question Bank

M.A. Information Science And Knowledge Management Questions In Library Science

• Differentiate Discursive and Non-discursive Information.
• Define the information and discuss its types.
• Write a note on various barriers in the communication of Information.
• Discuss the contribution of Information in the field of management.
• What is the contribution of Information to the social and economic development of any Nation? Elucidate.
• Define Information Science. Write a descriptive note on the interdisciplinary perspective of Information Science in the context of various disciplines.
• Define Information Science. Discuss the role of Information Science in the field of psychology.
• Throw light on various applications of system theory in libraries.
• What is a Flow Chart? Discuss its general rules.
• Differentiate Library Science and Information Science and discuss various forms of Information Science.
• Discuss the need for an expert system in various areas of society.
• Discuss the characteristics and components of the Decision Support System.
• What do you understand by Information Society? Discuss the use of Information in society.
• What is a Management Information System? Throw light on its main characteristics.
• What do you understand by the Information Industry? Throw light on the production-based Information Industry.
• Define knowledge. Discuss its various characteristics and types.
• Discuss the utilization of knowledge management in Libraries.
• What do you understand by Intellectual Property Rights? Express various areas of this Act.
• What is the 'Right to Information Act'? Discuss the role of the 'Right to Information' with reference to Libraries.

M.A. Library Science Information System Important Questions

• Discuss the types of Information Institutions.
• Discuss in brief the growth pattern of Information Institutions.
• Write an essay on the National information system.
• Describe the function of the Documentation and Information Centre.
• What is an Information System and Database? Explain.
• What do you mean by Information Service? Describe the various types of Information Services.
• Discuss the functions of the Information Analysis Centre.
• Discuss the function of the Referral Centre and Clearing House.
• Describe the aims and activities of NISSAT.
• Define a National Information Policy (NIP) and Discuss the need and importance for such a policy in India.
• Discuss the functions of the Data Centre.
• Explain the objective, organizational structure and activities of UNESCO.
• Discuss the structure, objective and characteristics of INIS.
• What is IFLA? Describe its objective, functions and achievements.
• What is AGRIS? Describe its objective and features.
• Write an essay on MEDLARS.
• Explain the aims and objectives of DESIDOC.
• Explain the objectives, needs and activities of DELNET.
• What is INFLIBNET? Explain its needs and functions.
• Discuss the activities and programmes of INIS.

M.A. Questions On Information Processing And Retrieval In Library Science

• Explain the characteristics of the Universe of the subject and discuss its types.
• Describe the modes of formation of the subject.
• Define the information and discuss its nature, properties and scope.
• Define Indexing Language and explain its structure.
• Discuss the origin and development of colon classification.
• What do you mean by phase relation? Explain different types of phase relations with examples.
• Describe the tables of the DDC 23rd edition with examples.
• What is a special classification scheme? Discuss its need and types.
• Write an essay on the value and use of Information.
• Write an essay on Sears's List of Subject Headings.
• Describe the process of the chain indexing system and discuss its merits and demerits.
• What do you understand by Vocabulary Control? Discuss its need and purpose.
• What do you understand by Information Storage and Retrieval System? Discuss its features and objectives.
• What is ISBD? Discuss its objective, types, elements and features.
• What is Thesaurus? Describe its objective and functions.
• What is meant by Bibliographic Record Format? Discuss.
• What do you mean by Index? Discuss its objective and importance. 

M.A. Questions On Information Services And Products And Marketing 

• Explain Information Services on the basis of their various types.
• Define CAS and SDI. Describe the difference between them.
• Explain the importance of Literature Search Services in research activities.
• What is a literature search? Describe its various search technique.
• What do you understand by CAS? How this service is useful for a special library user?
• Define documentation service. Describe various documentation services provided by Library and Information Centres.
• Explain various steps of providing Document Delivery Service in detail.
• Define Electronic Document Delivery Service. Discuss its benefits.
• What do you understand by Information Analysis? Discuss its importance in the library.
• Describe various services provided through the Internet in Libraries and Information Centres.
• Explain the relevance of content analysis in a library and information centre.
• What do you understand by Information Consolidation? Explain the complete process of Information Consolidation.
• Write a short note on the Electronic Bulletin.
• What is House Journal? Discuss its characteristics and functions.
• Discuss the role of the 4P of Marketing Mix in Library and Information Centres.
• What do you mean by the pricing of Library and Information Products? Describe its objectives.
• Explain the importance of Public Relations in a Library.
• Differentiate E-marketing and Traditional Marketing and discuss various characteristics of E-marketing.
• Differentiate Consultant and Advisor.
• What is NISCAIR? Discuss its functions.

M.A. Library Science Questions On Library Automation And Networking

• Explain the term Information Technology. Discuss different components of IT.
• Explain the concept and definition of computer technology.
• What do you understand by Telecommunication? Explain different types of Telecommunication.
• Define Reprography and discuss its methods.
• Write an essay on the use of computers in Automated Acquisition Systems.
• What do you understand by Library Automation? Explain its features.
• Explain the utility of a Database in the context of Information search.
• Describe the use of computers in housekeeping operations.
• Define networking. Explain types of Networking.
• Define a Database. Discuss different types of database and their components.
• Explain the need for Resource sharing in the Library and Information Centre.
• Write an essay on Network Topology.
• Discuss the different types of network-based library services.
• What do you understand by the term 'switching'? Explain the difference between circuit switching and packet switching.
• Discuss the role of OCLC.
• What do you understand by literature search? Explain literature search through search Engine and E-mail.
• Define Library Software. Explain different types of Library software and their selection.
• What do you understand by Library Automation Software? Explain the evaluation of library software.
• Write an essay on the uses of RFID in libraries and information centres.
• Write a short note on the following- (a) D-Space (b) ISBD (c) Router (d) OPAC (e) INFLIBNET 

M.A Library Science Questions On Research Methodology And Universe Knowledge

• Describe the major sources of origin of a research problem.
• What do you understand by Research Methodology? Discuss its types.
• Discuss the objectives and different steps of the historical research method.
• What are the types of Research? Discuss any two types.
• Define survey research.
• What do you mean by Scientific Research? Throw light upon the characteristics of scientific research.
• What are the primary and secondary sources in historical research?
• "Sampling technique helps to save time, money and labour to achieve a high level of accuracy in research work." Discuss its types.
• Explain the meaning and types of variables.
• What do you mean by the presentation of data? Describe in detail the Tabular presentation.
• "Observation as a method of research has a very wide scope". Discuss.
• What is an Interview? Discuss the merits and limitations of the interview? Discuss the merits and limitations of interviews as a tool of research.
• What are the types of questionnaires? Throw light on the advantages and disadvantages of the questionnaire.
• Define research design and discuss the criteria of a good (Scientific) research design.
• Define the Research Plan. How is it different from a Research Design?
• Write an essay on the origin and development of knowledge.
• Discuss some fundamental rules of the style of Writing Research reports.
• Explain Lamination and Loose Assemblage in modes of formation of the subject. 
• Explain in detail the various modes of thinking.
• Explain various modes of formation of subjects with examples.

M.A. Questions On Preservation And Conservation In Library Science

• Throw light on the history of paper in India.
• Define Preservation and Conservation. Discuss the need for preservation and conservation in the Library.
• Discuss various reasons for the deformation of books and periodicals.
• Describe the evolution of writing materials.
• What are Microfilms? Discuss important points of their proper care.
• Discuss different ways of conserving of palm-leaves and bhoj-leaves.
• What are possible hazards? Discuss.
• Write an essay on reasons for the damage to reading materials.
• Discuss various possible environmental hazards for libraries.
• What do you mean by Binding? Enlist various materials used for the repair of books.
• What is chemical decomposition with reference to documents?
• What do you mean by non-print materials? Discuss important points of their proper care or protection.
• What is disaster planning? Explain. Discuss various methods for saving books from disaster.
• What are Termites? How does it damage books? Discuss its remedy.
• Enlist various processes of binding.
• Throw light on the various possible biological hazards for library and information materials and their remedy.
• Define Microfiche. Differentiate Microfiche and Microfilm.
• Define disaster and disaster management. Discuss various types of disasters with reference to the library.
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the digitization of library materials.

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