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Blis 100: Information, Communities And Development Question Paper

Blis 100: Information, Communities And Development 

Course:Bachelor Of Library And Information Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008



DATE: Wednesday, 9th July, 2008
TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE questions.
1.
a)
Explain FIVE reasons why information materials are censored.

b)
As an information worker explain FIVE precautions you would take
in case you encounter censorship attacks/challenges.

2.
a)
What is a professional code of ethics?

b)
Explain NINE challenges likely to be encountered in developing such a
code of ethics for information workers.

3.
a)
What are library and information centres standards?
b)
Differentiate between standards and patents.
c)
Discuss SIX types of such standards giving appropriate examples.

4.
EITHER discuss the public OR academic libraries in Kenya with reference to:
a)
users and their characteristics
b)
services
c)
problems/challenges faced

5.
a)
What is a national information policy?

b)
Discuss SEVEN challenges likely to be encountered in developing such a
policy in a country.




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