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Lins 101 : Classification Theory Question Paper

Lins 101 : Classification Theory

Course:Bachelor Of Library And Information Science

Institution: Laikipia University question papers

Exam Year:2013

LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

EXAMINATION FOR DEGREE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE.

LAIKIPIA MAIN CAMPUS

INSTRUCTIONS:
-Answer question one and any other two questions.

1.a)Define the following terms
i. Abridged edition (2mks)
ii. Close classification (2mks)
iii.cross classification (2mks)
b)Explain four principle of Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme (8mks)
c)Describe the role of the following as applied in library classification (6mks)
i.Tables
ii.Schedules
iii.Index
d)Explain any five salient features of a good classification scheme (10mks)

2.a)Explain the main difference between faceted and enumerative classification schemes. (10mks) b) Discuss five advantages of special classification scheme over general classification scheme. (10mks)

3.a)Discuss five qualities of a good notation (10mks)
b)Highlight five problems that may be faced by a library which has not classified its stock (10mks)

4.a)Identify and justify proper classes in which to classify the following titles. (12mks)
i.Medical Statistics
ii. Russian for Librarians
iii. Understanding philosophy of religion.
iv. Basic mathematics in engineering
v) Chemical principles of photography
vi. Algebra calculus and statistics

b) Explain three types of subjects recognised in classification giving one example each. (8mks)

Lins 101 : Classification Theory Question Paper

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