Open WorldCat and Its Impact on Academic Libraries

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Main Author:	El-Sherbini, Magda
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2007
Subjects:	Academic Libraries Research Libraries Librarian Attitudes Surveys Online Catalogs Library Services Library Administration
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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