The Technology Challenge and Continuing Education for Pakistani Librarians

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Edited version of a paper presented at the 16th Pakistan Library Association Conference, 25–26 November 1997, Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistani librarians are facing the challenge of new information technology which is rapidly penetrating into their libraries. To cope with this challenge satisfactorily, continuing education of librarians is the only way. Reports the findings of a survey of continuing education activities in the field of library automation held in Pakistan during the years 1988–1996. These were mainly arranged and sponsored by professional library associations and foreign agencies, and were held in thirteen cities covering all provinces and federal areas. Discusses problems faced in providing continuing education opportunities in Pakistan and makes recommendations to improve the quality and scope of events.

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