Balancing Precision and Usability: Librarian Perspectives on Abstracting and Indexing Databases Versus Discovery Services in Academic Libraries.
This study examines the role of abstracting and indexing (A&I) databases in the context of advancing library discovery services in academic libraries. An anonymous survey of 69 participants from various institutions highlighted the complexities of resource selection. Findings show that while discove...
| Publicado en: | Internet Reference Services Quarterly Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 169 - 181 |
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| Formato: | questionnaire/scale research Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Apr-Jun2025
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