Applying an Information Problem-Solving Model to Academic Reference Work: Findings and Implications.

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Main Authors:	Cottrell, Janet R., Eisenberg, Michael B.
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2001
Subjects:	Academic Libraries Data Analysis Higher Education Information Retrieval Information Seeking Information Services Library Services Models Problem Solving Reference Services
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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