The Changing Format of Reference Collections: Are Research Libraries Favoring Electronic Access over Print?

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Main Authors:	Robbins, Sarah, McCain, Cheryl, Scrivener, Laurie
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2006
Subjects:	Research Libraries Reference Materials Layout (Publications) Printed Materials Electronic Libraries Electronic Publishing Organizational Change Library Services Library Development Library Research Trend Analysis Use Studies
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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