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Classification Ii  Question Paper

Classification Ii  

Course:Bachelor Of Library And Information Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION SCIENCE
BLIS 106: CLASSIFICATION II
DATE:
Tuesday 7th October, 2008

TIME: 10.00 am-12 Noon
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE questions.
1.
Why are general classification schemes used in special libraries despite their unsuitability for such libraries?
2.
Describe two alternative methods provided in the Dewey decimal classification scheme for classification of subject bibliographies, citing both advantages and disadvantages of each.
3.
Give detailed description of THREE types of special classification schemes and state the one you would prefer for a special library of your choice.
4.
(a)
What is meant by parallel order of arrangement?
(b)
Explain the circumstances that lead to the occurrence of this order citing the problems likely to arise from it and offer possible solutions for the problems.
5.
Discuss subject departmentalization as it relates to the cataloguing and classification of library resources citing both its advantages and problems and suggest solutions to the problems.




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