The role of libraries in student-centred learning: The case of students from the disadvantaged communities in South Africa

International Information and Library Review

Volumn 36, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 263-271

  Arko Cobbah, Albert ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE   (South Africa)

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EID: 4444293180     PISSN: 10572317     EISSN: 10959297     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2004.10762643     Document Type: Article

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