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Main Author: Budd, John M.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1997
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ549352
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  • A Critique of Customer and Commodity. Budd, John M. Academic Libraries Access to Information Cultural Influences Higher Education Library Materials Library Services Social Influences Users (Information) Examines a number of writings that advocate a customer service approach for academic libraries and the attendant view of library materials and access as commodities. The examination is informed by a substantial body of thought that addresses questions relating to customers and commodities in light of some cultural, social, and intellectual concerns. (Author/LRW)