Evaluating the School Library Media Center. Analysis Techniques and Research Practices.

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Main Author:	Everhart, Nancy
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	1998
Subjects:	Curriculum Evaluation Elementary Secondary Education Evaluation Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Methods Evaluation Problems Evaluation Research Evaluation Utilization Learning Resources Centers Librarians Library Collection Development Media Specialists Personnel Management School Libraries Self Evaluation (Individuals)
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