Academic Library Services for Students with Disabilities: A Survey at the University of South Carolina.

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Main Author:	Loope, Charlene H.
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	1996
Subjects:	Accessibility (for Disabled) Assistive Devices (for Disabled) Attention Deficit Disorders College Libraries College Students Disabilities Electronic Equipment Higher Education Interviews Learning Disabilities Needs Assessment Participant Satisfaction Physical Disabilities Special Health Problems Student Attitudes Student Needs Student Personnel Services Student Surveys Visual Impairments
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