Developing the Information Workforce

Abstract

Human resources are a crucial element in the development of libraries and information sys tems. This is particularly the case in developing countries where labour shortages and acceler ated growth place considerable strains on the development of the workforce. Effective work force management can alleviate some of the problems by developing forecasting and plan ning systems which are sufficiently simple to be integrated with overall development plans. Unesco is assisting this through the develop ment of a basic workforce forecasting system.