User Satisfaction with Library Service--A Measure of Public Library Performance?

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Main Authors:	D'Elia, George, Walsh, Sandra
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	1983
Subjects:	Correlation Evaluation Criteria Library Services Library Surveys Multiple Regression Analysis Public Libraries Questionnaires Research Design State of the Art Reviews Tables (Data) Use Studies User Satisfaction (Information)
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