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Ins 125: Preservation Of Information Materials I Question Paper

Ins 125: Preservation Of Information Materials I

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Sciences

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2013

MOI UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN
INFORMATION SCIENCES
COURSE CODE: INS 125
COURSE TITLE: PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION MATERIALS I
DATE: 1ST JULY, 2013 TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.15 P.M.

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
• SEE INSIDE

THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF (2) PRINTED PAGES PLEASE TURN OVER
MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT
SECOND SEMESTER 2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMINATIONS
COURSE CODE: INS 125
COURSE TITLE: PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION MATERIALS I TIME: 2 Hrs 15 Mins
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Answer any THREE questions
• All questions carry equal marks [20 marks]

1. Discuss the causes of deterioration of information materials and explain the preventive measures that can be adopted for the preservation of print and non-print materials.
2. What the factors you would consider when choosing a method of preserving or conserving information materials under your care?
3. Preservation and conservation activities have become an area of concern to contemporary scientists. Analyze why you think this should be the case and discuss the skills and competencies that information scientists should have in order to preserve their holdings.
4. Discuss the various reasons for the migration of information materials from one format to another and analyze the available methods for this migration.
5. Discuss the principles of preservation and conservation, explaining their relevance to the preservation of information materials.
6. Discuss the process of paper manufacture and point out its contribution to deterioration of paper records in information organizations.

Ins 125: Preservation Of Information Materials I Question Paper

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