The Perceived Impact of E-Books on Student Reading Practices: A Local Study

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Main Authors:	Gilbert, Julie, Fister, Barbara
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2015
Subjects:	Reading Habits Electronic Publishing Electronic Libraries Student Research Recreational Reading Use Studies Users (Information) Usability Feasibility Studies Program Implementation Library Research Library Materials Library Development Investigations Academic Libraries
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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