ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Library and Information Sciences)
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Course: Public Records, Rare Material and their Conservation-II (5652)
Level: MLIS
Semester: Autumn, 2015
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Unit: 10-14)
Note: All questions carry equal marks
Q.1 How archival collection/material is different from library collection/material?
Discuss with examples.
Q.2 Compare Pakistan Archives with Indian Archives.
Q.3 Discuss the scope and services of the India Office Library &Records.
Q.4 Discuss the role of UNESCO in archives development in Pakistan.
Q.5 Describe the application of modern preservation and conservation techniques to
archival collections.
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Unit: 15-18)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 Give requirement analysis of automating archival repositories in Pakistan.
Q.2 What kind of services an archival center can provide to researchers?
Q.3 How Internet can be used for archival outreach services?
Q.4 Discuss the policies and practices in discarding the archival material.
Q.5 Write notes on the following:
a)
ICA
c)
Classified records
b)
d)
Retention schedule
Right of access to information in Pakistan
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