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M.L.I.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2011

(PAPER-VIII)
180. BIBLIOMETRICS
Dec.)

(Time: 3 Hours
Maximum: 80 Marks
(516=80)
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks

1.

Explain the stage of development from librametry to informatics

2.

What are the various types of growth indicators?

3.

Discuss the nature and limitations of webometric data.

4.

What is citation theory and various types of citation analysis?

5.

What is collaborative research and how does it contribute to growth of literature.

6.

Write an essay on the different types of citation Indenxes.

7.

What are the limitations in the applications of bibliometric principles in library

systems?

8.

What are the quantitative methods imitable in LIS research.

9.

Write short notes on any three of the following:

a) Bibliographic coupling
b) Exponential growth
c) Self citation
d) Scientometrics
e) Refereed journals
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