Reference and Information Services

Reference and Information Services

Max Marks: 30

Note: The Internal Assignment has been divided into three sections A, B, and C. Write Answer as per the given instruction.

Section-A (Very Short Answer Type Questions)

Note: Answer all questions. As per the nature of the question you delimit your answer in one word, one sentence or maximum up to 30 words. Each question carries 1 mark. 6×1=06

1. Eugene  Garfield is related  to which type of indexing ?
2. Mention the publisher of Indian Science Abstracts .
3. Journals are what type of information sources ?
4. What do you mean by Ready Reference Service.
5. Mention the publisher of Chemical Abstract.
6. Give full form of CAS and SDI .

Section-B (Short Answer Questions)

Note: Answer any four questions. Each answer should not exceed 100 words. Each question carries 3 marks. 4×3=12

1. Define Reprography.
2. Discuss need of CAS.
3. Discuss need of abstracting.
4. Discuss demerits of KWIC.
5. Define tertiary source of information.
6. Describe the need of abstracting service.

Section ‘C’ (Long Answer Questions)

Note: Answer any two questions. You have to delimit your each answer maximum up to 400 words. Each question carries 06 marks. 2×6=12

1. Explain the difference between Pre-coordinate and Post-coordinate system of indexing and describe citation indexing.
2. Preparation,  service and assismilation are the three stages of  Long Range Reference Service.  Discuss in detail.
3. Define Abstract. Discuss its need, objectives and types .
4. What do you mean by Information officer?  Discuss his functions, qualities and qualifications.