Using Data to Assess Staffing and Services: University of Iowa Main Library

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Main Author:	Paulus, Amy R.
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2014
Subjects:	Decision Making Academic Libraries Library Services User Needs (Information) Library Research Library Development Data Collection Library Automation Video Technology Student Employment Staff Utilization Organizational Change Change Strategies Higher Education
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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