Reference Service: Information is recorded in a variety of documents like books, reports, periodicals, digests, theses, standards, patents and so…

Introduction Samuel Johnson once remarked that “Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves or we know where…

Ready Reference Service Reference service is a process in which readers receive their information through personal contact of the Reference…

It is evident that Reference service is no doubt a must service in libraries. With the advent of Printing Press…

Short Range and Long Range Reference Service — A Difference Dr. S.R. Ranganathan has given 3 points of difference between…

Long range reference service indicates long time in providing reference service. This service is given: To special readers demanding special…

What is Reference Book:  Any written or printed composition of some length is called a book. It covers all kinds…

Current Awareness Service (CAS):  What is Current Awareness Service? Dissemination of information that will keep it users well-informed and up-to-date…

Evaluation of Current Awareness Service: Evaluation of Current Awareness Service is a necessary part of the librarian’s job and a…

Type of questions and sources of information in ready reference service:    Ready reference service is also called fact-finding service,…