• Dr. Amol Dewaji Khobragade
• Dr. Pranali B. Gedam

Reference and information services have always been the main component of library services. They provide personalized assistance to library users in accessing suitable information resources to meet their needs. Digital reference service is an emerging trend of traditional reference service. Easily accessible digital reference service has become one of the hallmarks of the library and information services. The paper highlights how new visage of traditional reference service is developing as a natural solution to keep pace with comprehensive technological environment. It discusses about the basic concepts, elements of digital reference service and give in detail modes, the advantages, limitations, and some details regarding various digital reference services.

Reference, Reference service, Digital, Digital reference, Digital Service, Digital reference services, information communication technology (ICT).

"Digital Reference Service in libraries of NIT Colleges in India: A Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 2, page no.644-653, February-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1902592.pdf

"Digital Reference Service in libraries of NIT Colleges in India: A Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 2, page no. pp644-653, February-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1902592.pdf