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Publishing And Book Trade Question Paper

Publishing And Book Trade 

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 AND
INFORMATION SCIENCE

BLIS 107:
PUBLISHING AND BOOK TRADE

DATE: THURSDAY 13TH AUGUST 2009 TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE Questions

1.
Describe any three types of writing materials that were used before paper was developed.
2.
Discuss any two contributions of the following in the publishing industry.
i)
Author
ii)
Publisher
iii)
Book reviewer
iv)
Retailer
v)
Wholesaler
3.
Explain the challenges faced in the publishing industry in Kenya.
4.
Discuss the factors considered in pricing a book.
5.
The ‘Book and Newspaper Act’ in Kenya is a hindrances to the publishing industry. Discuss.






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