Instant Messaging Reference: How Does It Compare?

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Main Author:	Desai, Christina M.
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2003
Subjects:	Academic Libraries Comparative Analysis Electronic Libraries Higher Education Librarian Attitudes Library Instruction Library Services Reference Services
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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