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Question1)
What do you understand by database approach? How is access to databases different from access to traditional computer files? Describe the features of a database.
Question2)
Discuss basic difference between 'data structures’ and 'file structures' and explain their use in the physical design of a database.
Question3)
Differentiate information retrieval from data retrieval. Discuss strategy for effective and efficient search.
Question4)
Enumerate and describe the steps involved in a database search.
Question5)
Discuss rationale and advantages associated with a computerized acquisition sub system in a library. Describe the basic operations involved and the files necessary for the purpose.
Question6)
Explain the functions and advantages of a computerized circulation module.
Question7)
What do you understand by news filtering services? Explain various modes of providing such services.
Question8)
Discuss the need for digitization in a library. Explain the steps involved in the process.
Question9)
Write brief notes on the following:
a) Digital Reference Service
b) File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
c) Internet Security
d) Extensible Mark-up Language (XML)