Learning on the Fly: How High School Educated Public Library Directors in Maine Engage in Self-Directed Learning to Resolve Information Needs

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Main Author:	Wing, Kate McGowen
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2022
Subjects:	Public Libraries Library Personnel Library Administration High School Graduates Educational Attainment Independent Study Information Needs Educational Needs Experience Work Attitudes Library Education Library Science Professional Development
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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