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Information technology in academic libraries in the UK
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In this article, the authors examine the application of a range of information technology in university and polytechnic libraries in the UK and draw out some issues of relevance to Australian academic libraries.Abstract:
This paper examines the application of a range of information technology in university and polytechnic libraries in the UK and draws out some issues of relevance to Australian academic libraries.read more
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