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- Title
An Analysis of Digital Reference Services Tools and Usage in University Libraries of Karachi.
- Authors
Ali, Muhammad Yousuf; Haider, Kamal
- Abstract
Technological change and information technology advancement are reshaping the library services. University library services are a focal point for students learning hub. In the history of library reference services technological Advancement move from Traditional reference service into digital reference service. Developed countries reference Service provides this service with maximum user satisfaction. However situation is quite different in country like Pakistan where IT infrastructure and librarian skills and level of awareness resources and funding are major barrier to implement Digitalization and Digital Reference Services (DRS). This study is conducted to know the existing function of DRS tool and their usage in the University Librarians of Karachi. Through Survey Methodology tried to approach concerned population, HEC's recognized Public and Private and degree Awarding Institutes Libraries. Scope is limited to Karachi due to devise population and research time frame. This study also highlights the potential of DRS and implementation stage of these services in academic libraries in Karachi and how these services will be more effective for university students, faculty members and other researchers.
- Subjects
PAKISTAN; LIBRARY science research; ELECTRONIC reference services (Libraries); DIGITIZATION of library materials; ACADEMIC libraries; ACADEMIC librarians
- Publication
Pakistan Library & Information Science Journal, 2016, Vol 47, Issue 1, p20
- ISSN
1994-3059
- Publication type
Article