Answer all questions.
Question1)
Discuss the role of libraries as information institutions in knowledge based economy.
Question2)
What do you understand by IAC centres? Explain the activities of such centres.
Question3)
Discuss the different categories of organisations as sources of information.
Question4)
Discuss the major information systems and programmes in the area of S&T in India.
Question5)
What do you understand by the term house journal? Explain the methodology of its production.
Question6)
Describe the basic steps involved in computer based searching of literature.
Question7)
What are intelligent agents? Describe their characteristics and types of Internet intelligent agents.
Question8)
Explain the functions of information intermediaries. Discuss role of ICT in executing such functions.
Question9) Write brief notes on the following:
a) NISCAIR
b) ASTINFO
c) Information systems
d) Database intermediaries vs. end users.