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Library Management And Information Systems Question Paper

Library Management And Information Systems

Course:Bachelor Of Library And Information Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING PROGRAMME
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION SCIENCE
BLIS 313: LIBRARY MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

DATE: Thursday 13th August, 2009 TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1.
Using relevant examples, discuss how academic libraries are reinventing information products and services in the Google era.
2.
With the help of examples, discuss 8 reasons for integration of open source software systems in library and information centres.
3.
With the development of digital institutional repository, traditional print information resources in academic libraries have no place in the current information environment. Discuss.
4.
Explain the information technology (IT), skills and competencies that are essential for modern information professionals.
5.
Imagine you are the Information Systems Librarian in a learning resource centre. Discuss how you will go about introducing a library information management system.

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