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Dlis 100: Introduction To Library And Information Services Question Paper

Dlis 100: Introduction To Library And Information Services

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 100: INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES

Duration 2 hrs
Instructions: Answer Questions ONE and any other TWO questions.
Q1.
a) Define the following terms:
i. Career
ii. Information science
iii. Library
iv. Data (8 marks)
b) Outline three differences between information science and computer science (6 marks)
c) Identify two classification schemes and their structure used to organize resources in the library. (4 marks)
d) Identify six opportunities of information professionals where they can work out of the library. (12 marks)
Q2.
a) Identify three forms in which information exist giving appropriate examples of each form. (10 marks)
b) Outline five reasons for studying information science in a vast technological age. (10 marks)
Q3.
a) Define what information ethics is and why it is important in libraries. (10 marks)
b) Describe four major categories of position and what they do in the information science field. (10 marks)
Q4.
a) Outline four ways a library can help a student undertaking a course in the university. (8 marks)
b) Identify six roles of library in the digital era. (12 marks)
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Dlis 100: Introduction To Library And Information Services Question Paper

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