Virtual Reality: A New Dimension for Academic Libraries

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Main Author:	Gregory K. Tharp
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2019
Subjects:	Computer Simulation Educational Technology Technology Uses in Education Academic Libraries Library Services Archives Users (Information) Reference Services
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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