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Making Every Seat Count: Space Management at Peak Times in a University Library

Michelle BreenLibrarian Administration, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick, Plassey, Limerick, IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Mary DundonHead of Reader Services, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick, Plassey, Limerick, Ireland
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Ciara McCaffreyDeputy Librarian, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick, Plassey, Limerick, Ireland
Pages 105-118 | Published online: 16 Jan 2018

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