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Misc 608:User Studies Question Paper

Misc 608:User Studies

Course:Masters In Information Science

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

USER STUDIES (MISC 608) 1ST TRIMESTER 2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIT CODE : MISC 608
UNIT TITLE : USER STUDIES
TIME : 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL Questions in Section A and Any THREE in Section B

SECTION A (40marks)

Question One
a) It is the responsibility of the librarian to determine the user needs and to satisfy them accordingly. Discuss with illustrations TWO methods of determining user needs. (20marks)
b) Explain the following terms with examples:
i) Needs identification
ii) Channels of communication. (10marks)
c) Explain the relevance of information literacy in the management of libraries and information centres. (10marks)

SECTION B

Question Two
Discuss how far Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) has met the needs of its users. (20marks)

Question Three
Data, information and knowledge are key concepts in the decision making process. Discuss. (20marks)

Question Four
Discuss the purpose of management information systems in the context of user studies. (20marks)

Question Five

Compare and contrast the user needs in private and public libraries.
(20marks)

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