Fleeting Encounters--A Role Analysis of Reference Librarian-Patron Interaction

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Main Authors:	Howell, Benita J., And Others
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	1976
Subjects:	Interaction Process Analysis Library Services Library Surveys Reference Services Role Theory Use Studies User Satisfaction (Information)
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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