The Use of Public Computing Facilities by Library Patrons: Demography, Motivations, and Barriers

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Main Authors:	DeMaagd, Kurt, Chew, Han Ei, Huang, Guanxiong, Khan, M. Laeeq, Sreenivasan, Akshaya, LaRose, Robert
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2013
Subjects:	Public Libraries Library Services Computer Use Internet Use Studies Demography Barriers Motivation Surveys Users (Information)
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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