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Reference Service and Sources

 
C K Sharma (Author)
Synopsis The rapid developments in computer technology, telecommunications, printing reprography, etc. have important implications for the provision of information by libraries to their users. Great advances have been made in the automation of indexing and abstracting services. Despite such advances and technological impacts, the actual search process and the and result remain the same as in the traditional approach, hence, the significance of reference sources and services cannot be overemphasised. The reference service offered by the libraries enables the readers to obtain the required information from the huge collection of libraries in no time. The book is structures into parts. The first part acquaints the readers with the purpose, functions and kinds of Reference Librarian; varied Sections in the libraries; reference Service in Public, Academic and Special libraries; sources and classification of information, and reference queries. Part II of the book is devoted to reference Sources. Beginning with the evaluation of reference Source, it includes a detailed study on directories, bibliographies, encyclopedias, biographies, maps and atlases, dictionaries, gazetteers and guide books. It is hoped that the present book will prove useful for all library users. While the teachers, researchers and students of Library science will find it indispensable, the reference librarians are expected to acquire additional skills through this book which shall stand them in good stead in the technological environment.
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About the author

C K Sharma

C.K. Sharma, is a known figure in the field of Library and Information Science. He has served in this profession for forty years. He has also worked as Assistant Librarian as well as Lecturer in the Ravishankar University; and Incharge University Librarian in the Agra University. He also served the same University as Reader and Head, Department of Library and Information Science. He is a Founder Head of Department of Library & Information Science of Agra University; IME, Sahibabad; M.M. Modi College, Modinagar. He has served as Director, UIMT, and Chief Proctor/Chief Warden and Development Officer in the SRM Institute of Managemetn and Technology, Modinagar. Dr. Sharma has written 27 books till date on Library & Information Science, General Studies, and History. His two books, Research Methodology and Historical Places of India are very popular. He has attended many National and International Conferences. He is Founder President of Chhattisgarh Library Association. He is a life member of ILA and UPLA.

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Bibliographic information

Title Reference Service and Sources
Author C K Sharma
Format Hardcover
Date published: 01.01.2006
Edition 1st ed.
Language: English
isbn 8126906235
length xiv+228p., Index; 23cm.