Using Student Assistants in Academic Reference

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Main Author:	Heinlen, William F.
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	1976
Subjects:	College Libraries Librarians Library Services Reference Services Student Employment Student Role Students
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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