The Problems And Prospect Of Reference Services In Academic Libraries In Anambra State

. A CASE STUDY OF ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY, ULI. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background to the study Reference service is one of the essential services of the library. Meaning reference service is the activities, roles, functions and services rendered by the reference librarian constitute reference service. According to Prytherch, (2002) He states that: “reference service deal with the provision of reference work by library staff”. According to Ohio Library Council, (2005) Reference services is “A way for libraries to meet the needs of their user (clientele) communities”. Reference s…