AIOU Course Code 9209 Question Paper Spring 2025
ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY. ISLAMABAD
(Department of Library & Information Sciences)
WARNING
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Course: Cataloguing and RDA (9209) Semester: Spring, 2025
Level: BSLIS
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, BED, MA/MSc, MED) (ODL Mode).
- All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the marks are distributed according to its requirements.
- Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the questions.
- Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide or allied material.
- Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.
- Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.
- Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
- Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.
- The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5MP.
Note 1: Use your own words while working on your assignment. In case of quoting any fact or statement from any source, always remember to provide full reference of the source according to “APA 6th ed. available at: http://ijolis.aiou.edu.pk/?page_id=251
Note 2: Students at this level are expected to use multiple sources in solving this assignment. All questions carry equal marks.
Note 3: Resources to solve this assignment are available at LIS Department website: http://lis.aiou.edu.pk/
Assignment No. 1 | ||
Total Marks: 100 | Units 1-5 | Pass Marks: 50 |
Note: Attempt all questions.
Q. No. | Questions | Marks |
Q.1. | What role has IFLA played in the development of RDA, and how has it influenced global cataloging standards? | (20) |
Q.2. | What are the key policy matters of the LC Cataloging Distribution Service, and how do they impact the work of catalogers? | (20) |
Q.3. | How do hybrid approaches integrate traditional and digital cataloging? Provide examples to illustrate their application. | (20) |
Q.4. | What are the major differences and similarities between RDA, AACR2, and MARC? How do they complement each other in cataloging? | (20) |
Q.5. | Which cataloging tasks can be outsourced, and which should remain in-house? Discuss with relevant examples to support your argument. | (20) |
Assignment No. 2 | ||
Total Marks: 100 | Units 6-9 | Pass Marks: 50 |
Note: Attempt all questions.
Q. No. | Questions | Marks |
Q.1. | What is the XML metadata collection and storage scheme, and how does it function? Provide a detailed explanation. | (20) |
Q.2. | What are FRBR and FRAD? Write a comprehensive note explaining their concepts, structure, and applications. | (20) |
Q.3. | What are the ten key highlights of RDA? Explain each point with practical and viable examples. | (20) |
Q.4. | How can an RDA bibliographic record be created? Discuss the process in detail, providing relevant examples. | (20) |
Q.5. | Write short notes on the following: a. How RDA treats Persons, families, and corporate bodies entries? b. Access points and authority records format. c. RDA salient features d. RDA application in Pakistani Libraries. | (20) |
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