Library Management And Information Systems Question Paper
Library Management And Information Systems
Course:Bachelor Of Education In Library 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.
QUESTION ONE
Using relevant examples, discuss how academic libraries are reinventing
information products and services in the Google era.
QUESTION TWO
With the help of examples, discuss 8 reasons for integration of open source
software systems in library and information centers.
QUESTION THREE
With the development of digital institutional repository, traditional print
information resources in academic libraries have no place in the current
information environment. Discuss.
QUESTION FOUR
Explain the information technology (IT), skills and competencies that are
essential for modern information professionals.
QUESTION FIVE
Imagine you are the Information Systems Librarian in a learning resource center.
Discuss how you will go about introducing a library information management
system.
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