MENELAAH KEMBALI EKSISTENSI LAYANAN REFERENSI DI PERPUSTAKAAN

Abstract

Introduction. Reference services occupy a very important position in the library. This article aims to review the existence of reference services in libraries. Research methods. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. Data were collected using literatures regarding reference services in the library. Data analysis. The data that has been collected are then categorized and given their analysis and interpretation. Results and Discussion. Where in this article, this article discusses the definition of the reference service itself, the function of reference services in the library, the types of collections provided by the reference service, and the types of reference services themselves. Conclusions and suggestions. Reference services are unique services and require special skills or expertise from the officers.