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The Evolution and Role of the Astronomical Library and Librarian

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Information Handling in Astronomy - Historical Vistas

Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library ((ASSL,volume 285))

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Astronomy libraries and librarians have evolved as different techniques in access to information have become available. Both before and after the advent of the computer, librarians have been very active in getting information to the researchers as well as preserving the information for future generations, the main goals of the library and librarian.

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    B. G. Corbin

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    André Heck

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Corbin, B.G. (2003). The Evolution and Role of the Astronomical Library and Librarian. In: Heck, A. (eds) Information Handling in Astronomy - Historical Vistas. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 285. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48080-8_9

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