AIDS in the Minds of Librarians: Opinion, Perception, and Misperception.

SantaVicca, Edmund F.

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AIDS in the Minds of Librarians: Opinion, Perception, and Misperception.

SantaVicca, Edmund F.

Library Journal, v112 n3 p113-15 Feb 15 1987

A survey of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) information in libraries measured scope of information, scope of reference and referral patterns, and librarians' opinions on the adequacy of AIDS information relative to patron needs and community education. Librarians should take an active role in developing collections and networks about AIDS. (EM)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Books, Health Materials, Higher Education, Library Services, Library Surveys, Public Libraries, Questionnaires, Reference Services, Resource Materials, User Needs (Information)

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Language: English

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