5. Knowledge Org & Retrieval

Universe of Knowledge, Classification, Cataloguing and Bibliographic Standards, Metadata Standards, Indexing and Abstracting, Information Retrieval Systems

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Explain Call Number, Class Number, Book Number with Example

The terms Call Number, Class Number, Book Number, and Collection Number are important components used to organize and identify library materials. While they are related, they each have ...

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What is Post Coordinate Indexing System and Explain Uniterm

The Post Coordinate Indexing System (PCIS) is a method used in information retrieval systems, particularly in library and information science, to index and retrieve documents based on their ...

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Pre-coordinate indexing: Chain Indexing, Relational, Coats, PRECIS, & POPSI

Pre-coordinate indexing is an information retrieval method where terms describing the content of a document are combined into a single, structured phrase or string at the time of ...

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Library Science MCQs – Objective Question with Explanation

Library and Information Science (LIS) is a multifaceted field that combines principles of librarianship, information management, and technology to support the organization, retrieval, and dissemination of information. The ...

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What is Database Management & Its Tools

Database Management is the process of efficiently organizing, storing, and retrieving data from databases using rules, tools, and software systems. A Database Management System (DBMS) enables users and ...

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Online Classes for UGC NET Library & Information Science | LIS Classes

The Library Academy App offers excellent online classes for UGC NET Library and Information Science to help you succeed. Online coaching has been planned and designed to cater ...

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POPSI – Postulate-based Permuted Subject Indexing System

POPSI (Postulate-based Permuted Subject Indexing) was developed by G. Bhattacharyya in 1980. He created it by logically analyzing the deeper structure of subject indexing language (SIL). POPSI recommends ...

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PMEST: Ranganathan’s Five Fundamental Categories With MCQs and Answer

S.R. Ranganathan introduced the concept of “five fundamental categories”, These Categories of PMEST stand for Personality, Matter, Energy, Space, and Time” identifying five essential categories that represent the ...

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What is MARC 21 & its Tags in Library Science: MCQs with Answer

MARC 21 (Machine-Readable Cataloging) is a standard format for the representation and communication of bibliographic data and related information in machine-readable form. Developed and maintained by the Library ...

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Knowledge Organization in Digital Libraries MCQs with Answer

Knowledge Organization in Digital Libraries MCQs with Answer & Explanation | Library & Information Science Knowledge organization in digital libraries refers to the methods and systems used to ...