Answer all questions.
Question1)
Define information. Explain the factors contributing to enhancement in the value of information.
Question2)
Discuss role of institutions in the knowledge-based economy.
Question3)
Give the definition of knowledge as understood in the context of knowledge management. Enumerate modes of formation of subjects as propounded by Ranganathan.
Question4)
What do you understand by the concept of communication? Discuss elements of communication process.
Question5)
Discuss impact of IT on libraries, information systems and services. Justify how Indian society is drifting into an information and knowledge society.
Question6)
Describe the functions of knowledge professionals. Give justification why library and information science professionals could be considered as knowledge professionals.
Question7)
What do you understand by information economy? Give your appreciation on the relevance and value of information/knowledge economy to library and information studies.
Question8)
In your opinion, what are the different facets of human resources which require attention in formulating a National Information Policy? Discuss role of a knowledge professional in knowledge management.
Question9)
Write short notes on the following:
a) Data, Information and Knowledge
b) Knowledge Society
c) Information Policy
d) Impact of information on research and development