Application of information and communication technologies in special libraries in Kerala (India).
Purpose – This study was conducted to investigate the application of information and communication technologies (ICT) in special libraries in Kerala, India. Design/methodology/approach – The following methods were used to collect data for the study: questionnaire survey of librarians and library use...
| Publicado en: | Library Review Vol. 56; no. 7; pp. 603 - 621 |
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Emerald Publishing Limited
Nov2007
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