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Information, Comunication And Development  Question Paper

Information, Comunication And Development  

Course:Bachelor Of Library And Information Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF LIBRARY &
INFORMATION SCIENCE
BLIS 100: INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND DEVELOPMENT
DATE: MONDAY, 10TH AUGUST 2009
TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any THREE questions.

1.
a)
What is library and information services legislation?
b)
Highlight TWO forms of legislation.
c)
State EIGHT reasons why library and information services legislation is considered important in a country.
2.
a)
What does the acronym SCESCAL stand for?
b)
Outline TEN ways in which SCESCAL has contributed towards the development of library profession in Africa.
3.
(a)
What do you understand by the term “human communication”.
(b)
Explain how the development of modern means of communication have impacted on libraries and information services.
4.
Discuss the implications of Ranganatharis 4th law/principle of librarianship on modern library and information centres operations.
5.
a)
What is censorship?
b)
Highlight FIVE reasons why information materials are censored.
c)
Explain FIVE precautions that an information worker should take in case of a possible censorship challenge.




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