Distance Education Diploma PGDLA & N Alagappa University www.alagappauniversity.ac.in : Model Question Paper

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Document Described : Alagappa University
DISTANCE EDUCATION
P.G.D.L.A. & N. EXAMINATION, MAY 2011.
FUNDAMENTALS OF LIBRARY AUTOMATION
(2008 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

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SECTION A — (5 ? 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1.Define Computer and its components.
2.Explain MS Word, Excel and Power point and their usage in communication.
3.“Library Automation is essential for all libraries today.” Justify.
4.What is System Software and explain its importance?
5.Describe Indexing Services and its uses.
6.What are the areas to be covered in generating reports in Library Automation Software?
7.Define Operating System.
8.What is SOUL and Explain its Merits?

SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

9.Explain Library Automation software and its Evaluations.
10.Explain Storage Media with examples.
11.What is Sorting and explain in detail?
12.“Modern Computers provide best Abstracting services quickly”. Support this Statement.
13.Explain Data structures and its importance.
14.“Concepts of Five laws of Library Science are carried out by modern Library Automation Software” — Do you agree?
15.What is Catalogue and explain MARC – II?