Reference Servicesfor Facility and Students of UAE and India A Comparative Study

Abstract

Since its inception in 1878 by Melvil Dewey has played a pivotal role in answering reference queries and providing information to the users in the domain of Reference service. The service has been modified from time to time to suit the user needs and started as a bridge between reader and the static library collections, it is broadened and inclusive of different types of reference services such as Initiation of freshman, Ready reference, long range reference or Documentation, Reader s advisory, Referral, CAS, SDI etc. newlineInnovation is developing quickly, and seemingly a fantasy a couple of years prior is turning into a reality. Progressions in the data innovation have without a doubt been the best driver of progress in library tasks and administrations in hundred years. Innovation has significantly altered the manner in which libraries serve their clients and this change will keep on giving numerous customary data administrations, however are growing new abilities and taking on new jobs expected to help innovation based administrations. newline