Book review: Kaufmann, K.F., & Maybee, C. The information literacy handbook: Charting the discipline
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Kaufmann, K.F., & Maybee, C. (2026). The information literacy handbook: Charting the discipline. Facet Publishing, UK. 592pp. ISBN: 9781783306343
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