Chudamani, K S2004-07-232010-04-082004-07-232010-04-082002-02http://hdl.handle.net/1944/55This is only an AbstractThe paper traces the evolution of reference service in India. Since the time of S R. Ranganathan, the father of Library Science in India. It touches upon the needs of ready reference service and long range reference service in libraries. It has also examined the role of E-mail in providing these services. It also provides insights into the new reference services launched using E-mail by some libraries in India.7386 bytesapplication/pdfenE-mailReference ServiceArticle