Student Assistant Training in a Small Academic Library

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Main Authors:	Connell, Ruth Sara, Mileham, Patricia J.
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2006
Subjects:	Feedback (Response) Tests Academic Libraries Reference Services Universities Training Research Assistants College Students Web Sites Instructional Materials
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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