E-Metrics and Library Assessment in Action

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Main Author:	Kinman, Virginia
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2009
Subjects:	Metric System Academic Libraries Library Research Online Vendors Library Services Electronic Journals Electronic Libraries Standard Setting Information Policy Measurement Techniques Statistical Studies Statistical Analysis Use Studies Users (Information)
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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