Virtual Reference Service in Libraries

Amol D. Khobragade

ISBN 10: 6202070250 / ISBN 13: 9786202070256

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Jan 2018, 2018

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Neuware -Reference and information services have always been the main element of library services. They provide personalized assistance to library users in accessing suitable information resources to meet their needs. Over a period of time, various technological developments have affected the provision of reference services especially after the introduction of online library services. With the rapid growth in ICT the role of libraries also has been changed it has become multidimensional and user friendly in which VRS plays vital role in exchange of information and easy access to its users in a real time especially in academic domen the above noted virtual reference services are extensively employed by the information seekers. However there are many short comings and technical problems faced by both the ends i.e. librarians and users therefore it is essential to study the VRS and its application and solutions for the problem faced during their applications.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 284 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Virtual Reference Service in Libraries
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Jan 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6202070250
• ISBN 13: 9786202070256
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 18D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 441 grams

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Synopsis

Reference and information services have always been the main element of library services. They provide personalized assistance to library users in accessing suitable information resources to meet their needs. Over a period of time, various technological developments have affected the provision of reference services especially after the introduction of online library services. With the rapid growth in ICT the role of libraries also has been changed it has become multidimensional and user friendly in which VRS plays vital role in exchange of information and easy access to its users in a real time especially in academic domen the above noted virtual reference services are extensively employed by the information seekers. However there are many short comings and technical problems faced by both the ends i.e. librarians and users therefore it is essential to study the VRS and its application and solutions for the problem faced during their applications.