The human side of reference and information services in academic libraries: Adding value in the digital world
Journal Title: Webology - Year 2008, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
The application of digital technologies in libraries has mainly led to disintermediation which means, no mediation, serve yourself to information.
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Hamid R. Jamali
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