Question 1: Answer the following questions:
a) State Uses of Boolean Operators.
b) Define Thesaurus.
c) What is meant by Free-text Search?
d) List any five criteria for evaluating an IR System.
e) State characteristics of Natural Language.
Question 2: Answer the following questions:
a) Define the term Indexing Language and distinguish between Vocabulary Control and Controlled Vocabulary. Give illustrations.
b) Describe the meaning and significance of Information Consolidation, Analysis and Repackaging.
Question 3: Answer the following questions:
a) State the need of Thesaurus and describe the steps in its construction.
b) Define Information Product and explain the process of Producing an Information Product.
Question 4: Answer the following questions:
a) Write a detailed note on the term Space Management.
b) Describe in detail ZBB Method.
Question 4: Answer the following questions:
a) Explain the Principles of Librarianship as enunciated by Urquhart and describe any two of them.
b) What do you mean by Staffing? Describe the steps comprised in the recruitment of Staff.