Reference Service: Information is recorded in a variety of documents like books, reports, periodicals, digests, theses, standards, patents and so on.
Read MoreIntroduction Samuel Johnson once remarked that “Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves or we know where we can find the informat
Read MoreReady Reference Service Reference service is a process in which readers receive their information through personal contact of the Reference librarian.
Read MoreIt is evident that Reference service is no doubt a must service in libraries. With the advent of Printing Press the collection increased in various fo
Read MoreShort Range and Long Range Reference Service — A Difference Dr. S.R. Ranganathan has given 3 points of difference between short range reference servic
Read MoreLong range reference service indicates long time in providing reference service. This service is given: To special readers demanding special informati
Read MoreWhat is Reference Book: Any written or printed composition of some length is called a book. It covers all kinds of reading materials in any form, whi
Read MoreCurrent Awareness Service (CAS): What is Current Awareness Service? Dissemination of information that will keep it users well-informed and up-to-date
Read MoreEvaluation of Current Awareness Service: Evaluation of Current Awareness Service is a necessary part of the librarian’s job and a knowledge of how to
Read MoreType of questions and sources of information in ready reference service: Ready reference service is also called fact-finding service, because it ma
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