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Draft definitions: Information and library needs, wants, demands and uses

MAURICE B. LINE (British Library Lending Division)

Aslib Proceedings

ISSN: 0001-253X

Article publication date: 1 February 1974

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Abstract

The literature on ‘user needs’ has been confused by imprecise use of terms. In particular, studies have purported to be concerned with needs when they have in fact examined uses or demands. The following is an attempt to establish definitions.

Citation

LINE, M.B. (1974), "Draft definitions: Information and library needs, wants, demands and uses", Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 87-87. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb050451

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MCB UP Ltd

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