MLIS English
MLIS English
ASSIGNMENTS
For July 2021 and January 2022 Sessions
April, 2021
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENTS:
As part of MLIS Programme, each candidate has to do one Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA),
and a seminar/practical in each of the six core courses and two electives selected by her/him.
Assignment and seminar/practical carry 30% weightage each in the continuous evaluation of a
course. The term-end examinations carry 70% weightage.
The assignments as well as seminars/practicals will be evaluated at the study centre and the respective
percentage (30 per cent) of marks will be added to their percentage of marks obtained at the term-
end examination. Each candidate will have to complete assignments as well as participate in the
seminars/practicals in order to qualify for the term-end examination. Candidates are, therefore,
advised to take assignments and the seminars/practicals seriously, complete the assignments in
time and ensure their participation in the seminars/practicals.
Note: You can write your assignments in English as well as in Hindi medium.
Instructions for Tutor Marked Assignments
1) The validity of the assignment is ONE YEAR. Those who take admission in January
session or July session have to attempt the assignments for that session only. If they
fail to submit their assignments before the due date of the particular session, they are
supposed to attempt the fresh set of assignments of subsequent sessions (e.g. if a
student of January 2021 session fails to submit her/his assignments till 30th September
2021, s/he will have to attempt the fresh assignments of January 2022 session).
Similarly, those who take admission in July session have to attempt the assignments of
July session only. If they fail to submit their assignments before the due date of the
particular session, they are supposed to attempt the fresh set of assignments of
subsequent sessions (e.g. if a student of July 2021 session fails to submit her/his
assignments till 31st March 2021, s/he will have to attempt the fresh assignments of
July 2022 session).
2) Write your Enrolment Number, Name, Full Address and Date of Despatch at the top right-
hand corner of the first page of your answer sheet.
3) Write the Programme Title/Code, Course Title/Code, Assignment Number and Name and
Code of the Study Centre on the left-hand corner of the first page of your answer sheet.
The top of the first page of your answer sheet for each assignment should be as follows:
Programme Title/Code …………………….. Enrolment No. …………………………..
Course Title/Code …………………….. .Name ………………………………..
Assignment Number ………………………… Address ……………………………
Study Centre (Code) ........................... .…………………………..
Study Centre ………………....……… ............................................
Date ...………………………...
(Note: Candidates are required to follow this format strictly otherwise the assignments may not be
evaluated.)
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4) Your answer sheet should be complete in all respects. Make sure you have answered all
the questions in an assignment before you submit them. Incomplete answer sheets will
bring you poor grade/marks.
5) As far as possible students are advised to give the relevant points from the course material
and elaborate their answers and explanation in their own language instead of reproducing the
language of the course materials. Do not reproduce your answers from the units. If you
reproduce from units, you will get a zero.
6) Do not copy from the answer sheets of other students. If copying is noticed, the
assignments of such students will be rejected.
8) Use only foolscape size paper for your answers, ordinary writing paper, neither too thick nor
too thin, will do.
9) Leave 3" margin on the left and at least 4 lines in between each answer in an assignment.
This will enable your Counsellor to write useful comments in appropriate places. Write
question number with each answer.
10) The evaluated assignments will be returned to you by the Coordinator of your Study
Centre. This will enable you to improve in your future assignments as well as in the term-
end examinations.
11) The Tutor Marked Assignments should be sent to the Coordinator/Programme In-charge of
the Study Centre allotted to you.
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MLI-101: Information, Communication and Society
1.1 Define the concept of 'information'. Discuss its types and properties. (10)
OR
1.2 What do you understand by diffusion of information? Discuss the factors affecting it.
OR
2.2 Enumerate the disciplines that have information as the core of study. Discuss the scopes
of information studies as viewed by Ranganathan and Vickery.
3.1 Define and explain the term 'Communication’. Enumerate the types of communication
and describe each type. (10)
OR
3.2 Explain the concept of Global Information Infrastructure (GII) in the context of information
society and describe the layered architecture of GII.
OR
4.2 In what way does the information profession get impacted by the concept of
information society? Explain.
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MLI-101: Information Communication and Society
Seminar
A student has to present a seminar as per the guidelines provided in Annexure-1 of the
Programme Guide. The topic of the seminar will be decided by the counsellor of the course
based on the model topics suggested in the Programme Guide. The performance of the student
will be evaluated at the study centre.
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MLII-101: Information Sources, Systems and Services
Tutor Marked Assignment
1.2 Discuss the objectives, organisational structure, activities and recent projects of UNESCO
concerning information organisations.
(10)
2.1 Distinguish between Data centres and Data Banks. Explain the structure, functions and
services of data centres with suitable examples.
(10)
OR
2.2 Describe the categories of information system professionals involved in database system
design and management.
3.1 Discuss the role of house journals in enhancing the organisational image and providing the
products and services of the organisation.
(10)
OR
3.2 Differentiate between reviews, state-of-the-art reports and trend reports. Explain their value
and benefits as information consolidation products.
4.1 Define intelligent agents. Discuss the characteristics and types of intelligent agents.
(10)
OR
4.2 Enumerate the components of mass media. Explain the role of media persons as sources of
information.
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a) J-Gate
b) Electronic newsletters
c) Mass Media
d) Internet as an aid to information sources
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MLII-101: Information Sources, Systems and Services
Practical
The broad areas on which practical tests are to be given are mentioned below. Counsellor will
provide details about the practical work.
2) Acquaintance with finding the names of e-resource providers on different topics. (10)
Note: Concerned counsellor will provide the details about the practical work.
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MLI- 102: Management of Library and Information Centres
Tutor Marked Assignment
1.1 Explain the process of change management. Discuss the change management strategies that
can be adopted by a library and information centre.
(10)
OR
1.2 Describe major forms of formal organisational structure. Discuss the features of a good
organizational structure.
2.1 Explain the concept of system analysis. Discuss with a diagram the steps involved in it. (10)
OR
2.2 Explain various principles and objectives involved in planning function of a librarian as a
manager.
3.1 Discuss the concepts of 'demand' supply' and 'price' with appropriate diagrams. Describe how
these three are inter-related? (10)
OR
3.2 Enumerate various steps, methods and procedures involved in evaluation of information
services.
4.1 What do you mean by marketing approach? Discuss the importance of market research for
information products and services. (10)
OR
4.2 Explain different methods of 'Financial Estimation. State which method is appropriate for
academic libraries.
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(d) Benchmarking
A student has to present a seminar as per the guidelines provided in Annexure-1 of the Programme
Guide. The topic of the seminar will be decided by the counsellor of the course based on the model
topics suggested in the Programme Guide. The performance of the student will be evaluated at the
study centre.
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MLII-102: Information Processing and Retrieval
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MLII-102
Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/SEM/ Jul.2021- Jan.2022
Units: 1-19 Total Marks: 50
1.1 What is vocabulary control? Discuss its need and objectives. Explain methods to achieve
vocabulary control giving examples. (10)
OR
1.2 What is a thesaurus? Explain its functions. Describe the process of thesaurus construction.
2.1 Write an essay on special classification systems discussing their need, purpose, scope and
approaches to design. (10)
OR
2.2 Explain Coate’s contribution to Subject Indexing giving examples.
3.1 Differentiate between pre-coordinate indexing and post-coordinate indexing. Explain the
different types of post- coordinate indexing. (10)
OR
3.2 Differentiate between HTML and XML. Explain the XML syntax and tags. Describe its
applications in library and information activities.
4.1 What is an ISAR system? Discuss its different types of users, objectives and types. (10)
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OR
4.2 What do you understand by compatibility in ISAR systems? Discuss the areas and
principles of compatibility in ISAR systems.
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d) Farradane’s Relational Operators
Broad areas on which the practical are to be conducted are given below:
Note: Further details about the practical will be provided by the concerned counsellor.
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MLII-103: Fundamentals of Information Communication Technologies
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code:MLII-103
Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/TMA/Jul. 2021-Jan. 2022
Units:1-14 Total Marks: 50
1.1 What is programming ? Describe the steps of program development life cycle. (10)
OR
1.2 Briefly discuss the categories of optical media and their features.
2.1 Explain the concept of ISDN. Discuss the factors responsible for the developments towards ISDN. (10)
OR
2.2 Depending on the energy form and the medium used , four types of modern communication systems are
prevalent." Enumerate the types and explain the functioning of any two of them.
3.1 Explain ISO - OSI reference model with the help of a diagram. (10)
OR
4.1 Discuss the role played by library and information networks in information communication and their need
in a country like India. Highlight the functions of INFLIBNET. (10)
OR
4.2 'The basic purpose of a library network is to share resources and services amongst member libraries'
. Discuss the role of OCLC in this context..
a) Access convergence
b) Silk screen printing
c) Client-Server Architecture
d) Copyright
e) Electronic Document Delivery Service
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MLII-103: Fundamentals of Information Communication Technologies
Practical
1) Acquaintance with different parts of a computer and telecommunication used for networking. (15)
Note: Further details about the practical will be provided by the concerned counsellor.
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MLII-104: Information Communication Technologies - Applications
Tutor Marked Assignment
1.1 What do you understand by Data Base Management System (DBMS)? Describe its different generations.
(10)
OR
1.2 What is a distributed database? Discuss its architecture and advantages over a centralised database.
2.1 Discuss the system requirement and functional requirement of a computerised library management
system. (10)
OR
2.2 Define digitisation and explain its need. Discuss the steps involved in its planning and implementation.
3.1 What are the basic requirements of a computerised cataloguing module ? Enumerate and describe the
basic jobs involved in it. (10)
OR
3.2 Describe how protocols and standards allow computers to exchange data across the Internet .
4.1 What do you understand by Internet Security ? Enumerate the mechanisms used in this regard. Explain
any two.
(10)
OR
4.2 Differentiate between the different types of search engines. Explain how would you evaluate a search
engine.
Broad areas on which the practical are to be conducted are given below:
1. Searching, using different search options, databases that have been created using WINISIS. (10)
2. Selecting a news alert service from Internet and becoming its member. (10)
3. Using and evaluating search engines. (15)
4. Creation of e-mail accounts and related activities such as, sending-receiving mails, attaching files etc.(15)
Note: Further details about the practical will be provided by the concerned counsel
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MLIE-101: Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials
Tutor Marked Assignment
1.1 Explain the conflict between preservation of information and preservation of artefact. How the conflict
can be resolved in the light of Ranganathan's laws of library science ? (10)
OR
2.1 What do you understand by magnetic storage media ? Describe the methods for their care and handling.
(10
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OR
2.2 Discuss how the common book pests are responsible for deterioration of library materials.
3.1 Describe physical environment and circulation policy, suitable for preservation of non-book materials.
(10)
OR
4.1 What are the common varieties of adhesives used in book binding ? Discuss IS 3050 recommendations
in this regard. (10)
OR
A student has to present a seminar as per the guidelines provided in Annexure-1 of the Programme Guide. The
topic of the seminar will be decided by the counsellor of the course based on the model topics suggested in the
Programme Guide. The performance of the student will be evaluated at the study centre.
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MLIE-102: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
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1.2 Discuss critically the sources of information used in historical research and testing the authenticity of
data.
2.1 Differentiate between different approaches to research giving suitable examples from LIS. (10)
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2.2 Enumerate different types of sampling. Discuss the methods of probability sampling
3.1 Prepare a synopsis on a topic of your choice giving relevant information under all headings . (10)
OR
3.2 Prepare a questionnaire for seeking information on Reading Habits of School Children.
4.1 Define a research report. Explain its plan outline, format and contents. (10)
OR
4.2 What is a hypothesis? How is it tested? Identify a research problem and state hypotheses for it.
a) Basic research
b) Case study method of research
c) SPSS Package
d) Laboratory experiment and field experiment
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MLIE-102: Research Methodology
Seminar
Coverage: Assignment Code: AST/SEM/Jul.2021-Jan.2022
Units: 1-18
Total Marks: 50
A student has to present a seminar as per the guidelines provided in Annexure-I of the Programme Guide. The
topic of the seminar will be decided by the counsellor of the course based on the model topics suggested in the
Programme Guide. The performance of the student will be evaluated at the study centre
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MLIE-103: Academic Library System
Tutor marked Assignment
1.1 Describe the objectives and functions of a university library. Discuss how Information Technology has
influenced the functioning of university libraries. (10)
OR
1.2 Explain the concept of library governance. Describe the role of governing bodies in collection
development.
2.1 Discuss the important programmes of UGC in the development of academic libraries in India. (10)
OR
2.2 What do you understand by staffing? Explain the different categories of staff and their job
responsibilities in a university library.
3.1 What do you mean by staff recruitment and selection? Discuss the norms provided by different bodies
for the purpose.
(10)
OR
3.2 Discuss the collection development policy issues in an academic library.
4.1 Explain the need for continuing education of professional staff in a library. Discuss the teleconferencing
and online delivery modes of continuing education programmes.
(10)
OR
4.2 What are the sources of finance for a university library? Discuss the suitability of PPBS for a university
library.
A student has to present a seminar as per the guidelines provided in Annexure-1 of the Programme Guide. The
topic of the seminar will be decided by the counsellor of the course based on the model topics suggested in the
Programme Guide. The performance of the student will be evaluated at the study centre
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MLIE-104: Technical Writing
Tutor Marked Assignment
1.1 What are the different writing situations available in technical writing process? Explain them with
examples. (10)
OR
1.2 Discuss in detail reader writer relationship in different types of writing situations.
2.1 What do you understand by rhetoric of language? Explain sentence structure in technical communication.
(10)
OR
2.2 What are aberrations? Discuss some of the useful guidelines for presenting accurate and complete
information in a technical communication.
3.1 Define technical communication. Discuss its types along with its characteristics. (10)
OR
3.2 What is a technical report? Explain its need, characteristics, types and functions.
4.1 What is copy editing? Explain the routine tasks involved in copy editing of a technical document. (10)
OR
4.2 Describe the qualities and functions of an editor in technical communication.
A student has to present a seminar as per the guidelines provided in Annexure-1 of the Programme Guide. The
topic of the seminar will be decided by the counsellor of the course based on the model topics suggested in the
Programme Guide. The performance of the student will be evaluated at the Study Centre.
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MLIE-105: Informetrics and Scientometrics
Tutor Marked Assignment
OR
1.2 What is sociology of science? Explain its functions. Discuss its domain andapproaches.
2.1 Explain different methods of graphical representation of data giving suitableexamples. (10)
OR
3.1 ‘Citation counting is a versatile tool in journal selection’. Elaborate the statement. (10)
OR
3.2 Define science and technology indicators. Explain their different types.
4.1 What is cognitive mapping? Explain the four principal ways of constructing cognitive
maps. (10)
OR
4.2 Differentiate between principal components analysis and factor analysis. Explain factor
analysis as a structure determination method.
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MLIE-106: Public Library System and Services
Tutor Marked Assignment
1.1 “Public library is a social institutions. It is created and maintained by the society for its benefits
and progress”. In the light of this statement discuss the social role of public library. (10)
OR
1.2 Explain in detail the efforts of the state government in the promotion and development of
public libraries in India.
2.1 Make a comparative study of the different public library acts in India.
(10)
OR
2.2 Why is planning considered an important activity for public libraries in the changing
environment? Discuss the main areas to be covered in such planning.
3.1 What is the need for standards relating to public libraries? Describe the norms and standards
for Indian public libraries developed by RRRLF. (10)
OR
3.2 State the benefits and objectives of resource sharing in public library system. Describe some
of the areas in a public library where resource sharing can be implemented.
OR
4.2 What is resource sharing? Describe its objectives and identify the areas of resource sharing in
public libraries.
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a) Marketing of public library services
b) UNESCO Public Library Manifesto
c) Public library and social change
d) State Library Authority
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MLIE-106: Public Library System and Services
Seminar
A student has to present a seminar as per the guidelines provided in Annexure-1 of the
Programme Guide. The topic of the seminar will be decided by the counsellor of the course based
on the model topics suggested in the Programme Guide. The performance of the student will be
evaluated at the study centre.
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