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Dlis 130: Social Media Skills For Information Professionals Question Paper

Dlis 130: Social Media Skills For Information Professionals

Course:Bachelor Of Library And Information Science

Institution: Catholic University Of Eastern Africa question papers

Exam Year:2015

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA
A. M. E. C. E. A
MAIN EXAMINATION
MAY-JULY 2015 TRIMESTER
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
DLIS 130: SOCIAL MEDIA SKILLS FOR INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS
Duration 2 hrs
Instructions: Answer Question ONE and ANY OTHER TWO questions
Q1.
a) Define the following in relation to the library
i. Web 2.0
ii. Blogs
iii. Library 2.0
iv. Social networks. (8 marks)
b) Identify five types of web 2.0 technologies used in libraries today. (10 marks)
c) List four essential elements in library 2.0 theory. (8 marks)
d) Identify four characteristics of social networks. (4 marks)
Q2.
a) Outline 5 ways to overcome the challenges associated with the use of social networks in the library. (10 marks)
b) Identify five ways that libraries can utilize social networks to market their resources and services. (10 marks)
Q3.
a) Social networks help libraries to share information with patrons and students in the easiest way for digital library environment. Identify and explain three broad activities which librarian can do with the social networks to achieve this. (10 marks)
b) Make short notes of four types of risk associated with the use of social networks. (10 marks)
Q4.
a) Identify and explain five roles of a librarian in the age of web 2.0 can perform for catering for the needs of users. (10 marks)
b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using a social network of your choice. (10 marks)
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