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Ins 213: Cataloguing I Question Paper

Ins 213: Cataloguing I

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Sciences

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2014

MOI UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN
INFORMATION SCIENCES
COURSE CODE: INS 213
COURSE TITLE: CATALOGUING I
DATE: 2ND SEPTEMBER, 2014 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 11.15 A.M.

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
• SEE INSIDE

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MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
SECOND SEMESTER 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMINATIONS
COURSE CODE: INS 213
COURSE TITLE: CATALOGUING 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.
a. What are the principles of descriptive cataloguing?
b. Explain the importance of each bibliographic element in a catalogue entry.
2. Examine the role of choice and forms of access points in preparing bibliographic records.
3. Discuss the potentials and challenges of online cataloguing in libraries and information centres.
4. Explain the key features of a cataloguing code and show their importance in cataloguing.
5. Discuss the potentials and challenges of cataloguing electronic resources.
6. Explain why it is necessary to have an efficient management system and practice in a cataloguing department.

Ins 213: Cataloguing I Question Paper

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