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Tutor Marked Assignment

Course: Introduction to Computers (MLI-001)
TMA – Theory
Academic Year: 2024-25
Maximum Marks: 50
Covers Blocks: 1-3 (Units: 1-9)


Section I: Answer the following questions in not more than 1000 words each:

  1. Explain why Linux is becoming a preferred operating system? (15 marks)
  2. Discuss the different uses of computers in libraries. (15 marks)
  3. Describe the concept of information society. Discuss the changes in the Libraries due to the impact of the information society. (15 marks)

Section II: Answer the following questions in not more than 500 words each:

  1. Explain which is the most used operating system in the present time and why? (5 marks)
  2. What do you understand by memory hierarchy? (5 marks)
  3. Explain why library automation is essential in present day context. (5 marks)
  4. Describe the importance of barcode as an input device in libraries. (5 marks)
  5. Differentiate between multitasking and multiuser operating system. (5 marks)
  6. Discuss the latest trends in the area of wireless communication. (5 marks)

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Tutor Marked Assignment

Course: MLII-001: Introduction to Computers
TMA – Practical
Academic Year: 2024-25
Maximum Marks: 50
Covers Blocks: 1-3 (Units: 1-9)

General Instructions for Practical Assignment:

i) Documents, data, database, etc. to work on for the practical assignments will be provided by the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor in the Study/Tele Learning Centre.
ii) You are required to do the practical assignment in the Study/Tele Learning Centre. Evaluation of the assignment will be done by the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor on the spot.
iii) Make Screen Captures for all the answers and save them in one file. The Counsellor/Practical Supervisor will evaluate these screen captures and give marks accordingly.
iv) All questions are compulsory.


1) Performing the following activities:

A) WINDOWS:

i) Change the appearance of the icons on desktop.
ii) Change the color scheme of your desktop.
iii) Create a folder on the desktop named “PGDLAN” and copy a file in this folder.
iv) Empty the Recycle Bin.
v) Auto-hide the task bar.


C) UNIX:

i) Create a new directory LAB in your home directory
ii) Move the directory LAB to another directory
iii) List the names of files in your home directory
iv) Identify the name of your terminal


1) Prepare a MS Word document containing both text and table, also use bullets and numbering in text. Copy and Paste any picture to this document. (10)

2) Prepare a Power Point presentation consisting of 06 slides having text, clip art and word art. Apply different design templates and transition sounds for each slide. (10)

3) Create a file in MS-EXCEL containing enrolment data of students in PGDLAN Programme from 2021-2012. Add a chart to present this data. (10)

4) Prepare a database in MS-Access of twenty books in a Library. (Details will be provided by the Counsellor/ Supervisor). (10)



Tutor Marked Assignment

Course: MLI-002: Library Automation
Assignment Code: AST/TMA-T/Jan. & July 2025
Maximum Marks: 50
Covers Blocks: 1-3 (Units: 1-9)

Section I: Answer any two of the following in not more than 1000 words each:

  1. What do you mean by Library Automation? Discuss the historical evolution of library automation. (15 marks)
  2. Describe the features of serials control system of a library in an automated environment. (15 marks)
  3. Explain what is retrospective conversion? Discuss its need and benefits in libraries. (15 marks)

Section II: Answer any four of the following in not more than 500 words each:

  1. Explain the criteria to be considered while evaluating bibliographic databases. (5 marks)
  2. What do you understand by MARC 21? Explain the structure of a MARC 21 record. (5 marks)
  3. Discuss the various steps involved in the reference process. (5 marks)
  4. Discuss in brief the operational aspects of an SDI service. (5 marks)
  5. What is electronic document delivery service (EDDS)? Discuss the need and problems associated with it. (5 marks)
  6. Discuss the criteria for evaluating library automation software. (5 marks)


Practical Assignment \
MLII-002: Library Automation \
Assignment Code: AST/TMA-T/Jan. & July 2025

This assignment covers Blocks 1 to 4 and Units 10 to 14. It has a total of 50 marks.

General Instructions:

i) Documents, data, database, etc. to work on for the practical assignments will be provided by the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor in the Study/Tele Learning Centre.
ii) You are required to do the practical assignment in the Study/Tele Learning Centre. Evaluation of the assignment will be done by the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor on the spot.
iii) Make Screen Captures for all the answers and save them in one file. The Counsellor/Practical Supervisor will evaluate these screen captures and give marks accordingly.
iv) All questions are compulsory.

Questions:

1) Write down the steps involved in: (a) Preparing a book order list (b) Duplicate checking. (10 marks)

2) Add 08 publishers and their details in the Master Database and generate a list. (10 marks)

3) After entering the books data, generate Barcode Labels for books (minimum 10 books). (10 marks)

4) Create a database for 10 departmental budget heads and allocate Rs.1 lakh each for every head. Generate reports for the list of budget heads and the amount allocated. (10 marks)

5) Create a database of 15 national and international periodicals. Also, generate a subject-wise list of national and international journals. (10 marks)



MLI-003: Information Systems (Assignment Code AST/TMA-T/Jan. & July 2025)

Section I (Answer any two in not more than 1000 words each. Total 30 marks)

  1. Define ‘information retrieval system’ and describe its models. (15 marks)
  2. Discuss the structure, design, and development of a Management Information System. (15 marks)
  3. Define and detail the structure and major components of Expert Systems. (15 marks)

Section II (Answer any four in not more than 500 words each. Total 20 marks)

  1. Describe the role of a system analyst. (5 marks)
  2. Discuss major issues in developing digital libraries. (5 marks)
  3. Describe the use of Boolean operators with examples. (5 marks)
  4. Briefly explain steps involved in system design process. (5 marks)
  5. Explain the concept of key in data management. (5 marks)
  6. Describe the basis of artificial intelligence and key areas of application. (5 marks)


MILI-003: Information Systems TMA – Practical

  • Course Code: MILI-003
  • Course: Information Systems
  • Assignment Code: AST/TMA/T/JULY/2023
  • Blocks: 1 to 4
  • Units: 1 to 4
  • Total Marks: 50

General Instructions for Practical Assignment:

  1. Documents, Data, and Databases: To work on these practical assignments, the documents, data, and databases will be provided by the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor in the Study/Tele Learning Centre.
  2. Location: The practical assignments should be completed in the Study/Tele Learning Centre, and their evaluation will be done by the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor on the spot.
  3. Screen Captures: Make screen captures of all the answers and save them in one file. The Counsellor/Practical Supervisor will examine the screen captures and award marks accordingly.
  4. Tools: You can attempt the questions using SQL commands or MS-Access.
  5. Mandatory Questions: All questions are compulsory.

Assignment Tasks:

  1. Design Database:
  • Create a blank database named “LIBRARY” using MS-ACCESS.
  • Add two tables: JOURNALS and VENDORS.
  • In the JOURNALS table, add the following fields in Design View:
    • JOURNAL_ID (Auto Number)
    • JOURNAL_TITLE (Text, 255, Null Not Allowed)
    • JOURNAL_SPONSOR (Text, 255, Null Not Allowed)
  • Add 15 records in the JOURNALS table using Data Sheet View. (15 Marks)
  1. Add Fields:
  • In the SUBJECT table, add the following fields: SUBJECT_ID, SUBJECT_NAME, AUTHOR_ID.
  • Add 15 records in the SUBJECT table. (15 Marks)
  1. Create Relationship:
  • In the VENDORS table, create a relationship with the JOURNALS table using the JOURNAL_ID field and the Look Up Wizard in Design View. (5 Marks)
  1. Design E-R Diagram:
  • Design an E-R diagram for the DOCUMENTS database to show relationships among the tables. (5 Marks)
  1. Add Records:
  • Add 15 records in the VENDORS table using Data Sheet View. (10 Marks)

MLI-004: Networking and Internet Technology TMA – Theory

  • Course Code: MLI-004
  • Course: Networking and Internet Technology
  • Assignment Code: AST/TMA/T/JULY/2023
  • Blocks: 1 to 4
  • Units: 1 to 4
  • Total Marks: 50

General Instructions:

  1. Document Formatting: Use a clear, readable font such as Times New Roman, 12-point size, and double-space your answers.
  2. Referencing: Cite sources appropriately using the APA format.
  3. Submission: Submit the assignment by the due date to avoid any penalties.

Section I (Answer any two questions in not more than 1000 words each)

  1. What do you mean by Network Management System (NMS)? Discuss conceptual areas of the ISO Network Management Model. (15 Marks)
  2. Define ‘Resource Sharing’. Discuss its need and areas in detail with suitable examples. (15 Marks)
  3. Describe Internet Security in detail with suitable examples. (15 Marks)

Section II (Answer any two questions in not more than 500 words each)

  1. Write a brief note on Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). (5 Marks)
  2. Explain the role of librarians in network-based information resources. (5 Marks)
  3. Describe various Local Area Network topologies. (5 Marks)
  4. Discuss the Growth of the Internet. (5 Marks)
  5. Explain how the World Wide Web works. (5 Marks)
  6. Explain Intranet, Extranet, and Internet. (5 Marks)


MLII-004: Networking and Internet Technology TMA – Practical

  • Course Code: MLII-004
  • Course: Networking and Internet Technology
  • Assignment Code: AST/TMA/T/JULY/2023
  • Blocks: 1 to 3
  • Units: 1 to 14
  • Total Marks: 50

General Instructions for Practical Assignment:

i. Documents, data, and databases for practical assignments will be provided by the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor in the Study/Tele Learning Centre.
ii. You are required to complete the practical assignment in the Study/Tele Learning Centre. Evaluation of the assignment will be done by the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor on the spot.
iii. Make screen captures for all the answers and save them in one file. The Counsellor/Practical Supervisor will evaluate these screen captures and give marks accordingly.
iv. All questions are compulsory.

Assignment Tasks:

  1. Use Google Chrome and search five titles on “Resource sharing” in IndCat. Explain the types of searches available in IndCat. (10)
  2. Create an e-mail ID using Gmail, create one folder named “Assignment” and two sub-folders in it (Theory and Practical), and organize your emails as ‘Theory’ and ‘Practical’ using folder options. (10)
  3. Identify websites of the libraries of Central Universities (minimum 10) and highlight their common services. (10)
  4. Evaluate the various products and services offered by the DELNET. (10)
  5. Search the term “Role of Public Libraries in National Development” using Boolean Operators (AND, OR, NOT) and compare the search results, also providing the screenshots of the respective search. (10)


MLI-005: Internet Resources TMA – Theory

  • Course Code: MLI-005
  • Course: Internet Resources
  • Assignment Code: AST/TMA-T/Jan. & July 2025
  • Blocks: 1 to 2
  • Units: 1 to 7
  • Total Marks: 50

General Instructions

  1. Answer any two questions from Section I in not more than 1000 words each.
  2. Answer any four questions from Section II in not more than 500 words each.
  3. Support your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, where necessary.

Section I (Answer any two questions)

  1. What do you understand by the term “meta resources”? Explain the methodology for building up meta resources. (15 Marks)
  2. Define Internet information resources. Enlist the different categories of such resources. Briefly describe any one category with the help of examples. (15 Marks)
  3. Explain the steps involved in the process of evaluating Internet information resources. (15 Marks)

Section II (Answer any four questions)

  1. Describe the technical infrastructure required for a digital library. (5 Marks)
  2. What are the approaches to achieve interoperability in digital library implementation? (5 Marks)
  3. What are the different types of search tools and facilities available on the Internet? Describe their advantages and disadvantages. (5 Marks)
  4. What do you understand by Campus Wide Information System (CWIS)? Discuss some of the CWIS available on the net. (5 Marks)
  5. List the categories of reference sources in humanities available on the Internet. Give your answer with suitable examples under each type. (5 Marks)
  6. Discuss the ways of keeping up to date with new information resources on the Internet in the area of social sciences. (5 Marks)


MLL-408: Internet Resources TMA – Practical

  • Course Code: MLL-408
  • Course: Internet Resources
  • Assignment Code: AST/TMA-1/July 2015
  • Total Marks: 50

General Instructions for Practical Assignment:

a. Documents, data, datasets, etc. will be provided by the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor in the Study Centre/Teaching Centre.
b. Complete the practical assignment in the Study/Tele Learning Centre.
c. Make sure you have all the datasets and are aware of the instructions to use them. Seek assistance from the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor if necessary.
d. Submit the filled-in answer sheets to the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor within one month from the date of the TMA. The Counsellor/Practical Supervisor will return them to the Campus and award marks accordingly.
e. All questions are compulsory.

Assignment Tasks:

  1. List six different editions along with their URLs. (25 Marks)
  • Select the Delhi edition.
  • Browse the archives of the Delhi edition covering the last 15 days.
  • Select one article each from the editorial/opinion page of the newspaper for the selected 15 days.
  • Select any three editorial articles and try to download them in one MS Word file.
  • Select any five images from the newspaper and save them in one MS Word file.
  • Save the articles/images in one Folder titled ‘HT Editorial Issues’.
  1. Browse the IGNOU website: Find out the names and numbers of schools/divisions/centres and units available in IGNOU. (15 Marks)
  • Find out the number of Regional and Study Centres of IGNOU.
  • Find out the links to other schools and resources provided by the IGNOU website.
  • Find out the URL of their Open Education Initiatives.
  • Browse the IGNOU library home page.
  • List the services provided by the Library.
  • Name some of the open access items listed on the library web page.
  1. Use the search engine Google and search the web for “Rajiv Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata”. (10 Marks)
  • Search the Directory of Public Libraries and find out the number of Public Libraries in Delhi.
  • Open any website of these libraries.
  • Find out the contact details of any of these libraries.
  • Make a reduced selection in a tabular form in your book and save them in a folder named “Public Libraries in Delhi”.

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MLI-006: Content Development TMA – Theory

  • Course Code: MLI-006
  • Course: Content Development
  • Assignment Code: AST/TMA-T/Jan. & July 2025
  • Blocks: 1 to 2
  • Units: 1 to 7
  • Total Marks: 50

General Instructions

  1. Answer any two questions from Section I in not more than 1000 words each.
  2. Answer any four questions from Section II in not more than 500 words each.
  3. Support your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, where necessary.

Section I (Answer any two questions)

  1. Describe various sources of information with suitable examples. (15 Marks)
  2. Define ‘Knowledge Management (KM)’. Discuss the need for KM. Explain the role of Librarians in KM. (15 Marks)
  3. What do you mean by Intellectual Property? Explain various components of IPR. (15 Marks)

Section II (Answer any two questions)

  1. Write a brief note on Navigational Tools. (5 Marks)
  2. Explain various points of Evaluation of Web Documents. (5 Marks)
  3. Describe the Z39.50 Protocol. (5 Marks)
  4. Discuss WWW and URL. (5 Marks)
  5. Explain about DHTML. (5 Marks)
  6. Explain the user perspective of e-content and web documents. (5 Marks)


MLIL-006: Content Development TMA – Practical

  • Course Code: MLIL-006
  • Course: Content Development
  • Assignment Code: AST/TMA-P/Jan. & July 2025
  • Blocks: 1 to 2
  • Units: 1 to 7
  • Total Marks: 50

General Instructions for Practical Assignment

  1. Documents, data, database, etc. to work on for the practical assignments will be provided by the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor in the Study/Tele Learning Centre.
  2. You are required to do the practical assignment in the Study/Tele Learning Centre. Evaluation of the assignment will be done by the Counsellor/Practical Supervisor on the spot.
  3. Make screen captures for all the answers and save them in one file. The Counsellor/Practical Supervisor will evaluate these screen captures and give marks accordingly.
  4. All questions are compulsory.

Assignment Tasks:

  1. Analyse the content of the five National Institute of Technology (NITs) libraries website using qualitative (relational) analysis. (10)
  2. Identify types of information sources for a university library offered by INFLIBNET. Assign Dublin Core metadata elements to at least five entries under each category. (10)
  3. Import any ten titles from the Library of Congress online catalogue using Z39.50 protocol. Prepare bibliographic records for any five different kinds of information sources using MARC structure. (15)
  4. Develop an HTML web page for IGNOU LIS Programmes (PhD, MLIS, BLIS, PGDLAN, CLIS) indicating the following information. (15)
    a) Programme overview
    b) Duration
    c) Minimum and Maximum
    d) Course Fee
    e) Age limit
    f) Eligibility
    g) Examination and Evaluation


MLI-007: Programming TMA – Theory

  • Course Code: MLI-007
  • Course: Programming
  • Assignment Code: AST/TMA-T/Jan. & July 2025
  • Blocks: 1 to 2
  • Units: 1 to 7
  • Total Marks: 50

General Instructions

  1. Answer any two questions from Section I in not more than 1000 words each.
  2. Answer any four questions from Section II in not more than 500 words each.
  3. Support your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, where necessary.

Section I (Answer any two questions)

  1. Create a Data Flow Diagram that shows the interaction between the library management system and third-party eBook providers. (15 marks)
  2. Sketch a flow chart detailing the steps involved in a library’s annual inventory check. (15 marks)
  3. Design a flow chart to show the process of an online book reservation system in a library. (15 marks)

Section II (Answer any four questions)

  1. Describe Fourth Generation Languages (4GL). (5 marks)
  2. Explain the role of a Systems Analyst. (5 marks)
  3. Explain the object-oriented features of JAVA. (5 marks)
  4. Write an event procedure to display the sum of “n” integers given as input. (5 marks)
  5. What is the use of Form in VB? (5 marks)
  6. Differentiate between method overloading and method overriding. (5 marks)


MLL407: Programming TMA – Practical

  • Course Code: MLL407
  • Course: Programming
  • Assignment Code: AST/TMA-P/July 2025
  • Blocks: 1 to 2
  • Units: 1 to 7
  • Total Marks: 50

General Instructions for Practical Assignment:

  1. Complete the practical assignment in the Study/Test/Learning Centre as instructed by the practical supervisor.
  2. Evaluation will be done on the spot in the Study/Test Learning Centre.
  3. Attempt either Group A (C++), Group B (Visual Basic), or Group C (Java).
  4. For both C++ and Java programs, students are required to design a class construct.
  5. All questions are compulsory.

Group A (C++)

  1. Define a Book class in C++ with unique properties of the Book class. What are the key syntax differences in class definitions between C++ and Java?
  2. Define all the required attributes, methods, and properties of a Book. How does a Book class interface with a practical example that contains the details of the book attributes?
  3. Implement exception handling in C++ displaying the properties of a Book. How does handling output differ in C++ compared to Java?
  4. Design and implement the destructor for the Book class in C++. When is the destructor called, and how does it display the C++ class object?
  5. Write a C++ program that creates an array of 10 Book objects, modifies the quantity of the books, and prints the details of each book.

Group B (Visual Basic)

  1. In Visual Basic, how are classes created differently than from Java and C++? Create a Book class with properties using VB syntax.
  2. Implement property procedures in the Book class for title, author, ISBN, and quantity in Visual Basic.
  3. Write a method in VB to display the details of the book. Consider the user interface approach that might be different from console applications.
  4. Design the class constructor carefully. Create a form with buttons for creating Book details, and an interface for editing and displaying books. Attach event handlers to these buttons.
  5. Implement error handling in Visual Basic. Implement event handling in the event where a user tries to enter an invalid quantity value.

Group C (Java)

  1. Implement a method in the Java Book class that calculates the total value of the book in stock, assuming that book has a price. The method should return the total value.
  2. Write a method to calculate the percentage increase or decrease in the book stock quantity if the stock changes.
  3. Modify the Book class to include a method that formats the quantity of books as a string with leading zeros. For example, if the quantity is 5, the method should return “005”.
  4. Implement exception handling in Java that catches arithmetic errors (like division by zero) when calculating the average price per book if prices are included in the class.

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