Using LibGuides to Deliver Communication-Based Resources: A behind the Scenes Partnership between a Writing and Communication Center and a University Library

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Main Author:	Dvorak, Kevin
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2018
Subjects:	Academic Libraries Library Services Writing (Composition) Academic Support Services Guides Writing Instruction Web Sites Undergraduate Students Communication Skills Usability Program Effectiveness Program Evaluation
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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