The Optimization of Online Searches through the Labelling of a Dynamic, Situation-Dependent Information Need: The Reference Interview and Online Searching for Undergraduates Doing a Social-Science Assignment.

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Main Authors:	Cole, Charles, And Others
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	1996
Subjects:	Academic Libraries Databases Higher Education Information Needs Librarians Library Services Needs Assessment Online Searching Reference Services Research Needs Search Strategies Social Science Research Undergraduate Students
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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