Pride in Heritage -- Or Resentment? A Sociologist Analyzes Library Staff Reaction

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Main Author:	Feldman, Nancy G.
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	1972
Subjects:	Administrative Problems Library Role Library Services Library Technicians Resentment Staff Orientation Work Attitudes
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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