For-Credit Library Instruction: Exploring the Experiences of Academic Librarians Serving as Instructors of Record

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Main Authors:	Elizabeth Nelson, Angela R. Davis
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2025
Subjects:	Library Instruction College Credits Academic Libraries Librarians Librarian Attitudes
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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