A student has to present a seminar as per the guidelines provided in Annexure-1 of the Programme Guide. The topic of the seminar will be decided by the counsellor of the course based on the model topics suggested in the Programme Guide. The performance of the student will be evaluated at the study centre.

 Explain the modes of formation of subjects propounded by Ranganathan and extended by Neelameghan.

Discuss in detail the modes of information generation.

Clay tablets

 Discus the implications of information diffusion in designing information services.

Chemicals for stain removal

Define 'information'. Why is it so much importance these days? Enumerate the disciplines having information as the core area of study.

Deacidification process

Repair of microfilm

Discuss in detail the paper making process. Enumerate the different types of papers.

Work sampling

Explain how environmental control can check causes of deterioration of library materials.

Cost benefit analysis

Critical Path Method (CPM)

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of digitisation of library materials.

 Four Ps of marketing

Explain the term 'Conservation'. Describe a few methods of conservation.

Describe the impact of the internet and e-marketing on libraries and information centres.

Differentiate between casing and binding. Discuss the steps involved in binding a book.

Discuss the characteristics of information as a marketable commodity and explain how it can be marketed.