Library Automation in Sub Saharan Africa: Case Study of the University of Botswana

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Main Author:	Mutula, Stephen Mudogo
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2012
Subjects:	Library Automation Information Technology Academic Libraries Universities Library Services Foreign Countries Case Studies Library Administration Program Effectiveness
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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