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Unit 7: Academic Libraries
Assistance in the use of the library, and Notes
Display of current additions or preparation of lists of current accessions.
Current Awareness Services
Current contents of journals;
Alerting services to important literature in select fields;
Selective Dissemination of Information; and
Newspaper clipping service.
Bibliographic Services
Literature search;
Compilation of bibliographies on specific topics; and
Index to current literature.
Condensation Services
Preparation of abstracts on specific topics;
Digest Services;
Preparation of reviews/progress/advances on specific subjects; and
State-of-Art-reports.
Other Services
Document supply services;
Reprographic services;
Translation services; and
Computer-based information retrieval.
Specialised Services
User education;
Exhibition and special displays;
Special lectures and demonstrations; and
User oriented seminars, workshops, etc.
These services ought to be planned, keeping in view the general demand for such services and
the capability of the library in offering these services. User needs and interests are of primary
concern in offering these services.
Task State the distinct characteristics of a university library that distinguish it from a
college library.
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