Transforming the rational perspective on skill development: The Dreyfus model in library reference work

Advances in Library Administration and Organization

Volumn 26, Issue , 2008, Pages 1-39

  Sweeney, Jennifer K ^a  

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EID: 44249085896     PISSN: 07320671     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S0732-0671(08)00201-0     Document Type: Review

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