Education and training are the keys to survival in an ever-changing world where some permanency and stability is sought. The identification of specific educational needs for coping with new technology is a necessity. Library and information workers must seek education and training which will enable them to exploit the new technologies and cope with change and innovation. Constraints on the introduction of new technology into the developing countries, using Nigeria as an example, are discussed. While material resources are a major requirement for successful automation, these alone will not guarantee success, for which competent, capable and proficient staff are a prerequisite.
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