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IGNOU MLI-02 (January 2025 – July 2025) Assignment Questions

I) Answer any two of the following in not more than 1000 words each

1) What do you mean by Library Automation? Discuss historical evolution of library automation.

2) Describe the features of serials control system of a library in an automated environment.

3) Explain what is retrospective conversion? Discuss its need and benefits in libraries.

II) Answer any four of the following in not more than 500 words each

1) Explain the criteria to be considered while evaluating bibliographic databases.

2) What do you understand by MARC 21 ? Explain the structure of a MARC 21 record.

3) Discuss the various steps involved in the reference process.

4) Discuss in brief the operational aspects of an SDI service.

5) What is electronic document delivery service (EDDS)? Discuss the need and problems associated with it.

6) Discuss the criteria for evaluating library automation software.

IGNOU MLI-02 (January 2024 – July 2024) Assignment Questions

I) Answer any two of the following in not more than 1000 words each.

1) Explain basic steps involved in planning of library automation.
2) Define retrospective conversion. Discuss its need and historical background.
3) Define CAS and SDI services. Explain characteristics of CAS and SDI services.

II) Answer any four of the following in not more than 500 words each.

1. Describe features of CCF standard for cataloguing.
2. Describe broad areas related to the implementation of automated acquisition systems.
3. Explain various functions of serials control system.
4. What do you mean by search strategies? Describe various search strategies used in OPAC.
5. Define library circulation systems. Explain various circulation systems used in the libraries.
6. What do you mean by library automation? Describe various benefits of library automation.

MLI-02 Assignments Details

University	:	IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)
Title	:	Library Automation
Language(s)	:	English
Code	:	MLI-02
Degree	:	PGDLAN
Subject	:	Library Automation and Networking
Course	:	Core Courses (CC)
Author	:	Gullybaba.com Panel
Publisher	:	Gullybaba Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.