Taking the Measure: Applying Reference Outputs to Collection Development.

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Main Authors:	Moore, Carolyn M., Mielke, Linda
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	1986
Subjects:	Library Collection Development Library Material Selection Library Surveys Measurement Techniques Public Libraries Reference Materials Reference Services Statistical Surveys Use Studies
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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