thatgenerate cartographic andgeographic information inelectronic formincreases, theUnitwillensurethecapability toreceive thatinformation. 39.54Intheareaofreproduction atHeadquarters, textandimageswillbe transmitted electronically fromthetypingpoolstotheReproduction Section, via cable,forprocessing bycomputer stations inthatform. Thuslinkedtothe existing automated projection plate-making device, thesystemthatresults will constitute afullyintegrated computer-to-press operation. Retrofitting electronic controls onexisting presses willbeundertaken toreducepaperwasteandimprove thequality oftheprinting. Linkage oftheDocument Records, Information and Tracking Systemtotheinternal reproduction systemwillpermit amorerational use ofequipment andstaffresources, ensuring thetimelyissuance ofdocumentation in amorecost-effective manner. Theintroduction ofoptical disctechnology, aswell aseventual typesetting ofdocuments, willaffectthereproduction operation, but itsfullimpactwillhavetobedetermined. Appropriate measures willalsobe takentopursuemodernization ofreproduction facilities atotherdutystations. 39.55Information generated bythecomputerized inventory andstockcontrol system atHeadquarters willprovide managerial datawhich, whenanalysed, willprovide exactpatterns ofmovement, utilization anddistribution oftherangeofdocuments andpublications produced. Computer terminals shouldbeinstalled atthe delegation andSecretariat distribution stations, integrally linkedwithboththe Document Records, Information andTracking System andUnitedNations Bibliographic Information System (UNBIS). Itisanticipated thatelectronic distribution will supplement toagreater degreethecurrent manualdistribution ofdocuments inhard copythrough accesstoanewdocument-servicing centrebasedonoptical disc -15- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Librarytechnology. Possibilities formodernization ofdistribution operations atother dutystations willalsobeexplored. SUBPROGRAMME 5.LIBRARY INFORMATION SERVICES 39.56Initsreport onco-operation between andmanagement oflibraries ofthe UnitedNations system (A/39/299), theJointInspection Unitmadeanumberof recommendations designed toimprove thefunctioning andeffectiveness ofthe libraries oftheUnitedNations system. TheInspectors recommended establishment ofaninter-library paneltohelptodevelop aco-operative andeffective network ofUnited Nations systemlibraries andhighlighted someissuesforthepanelto consider, inclUding commonindexing vocabularies andbibliographic control overthe system's documentation; improved humanresources planning forlibrary staff;joint useofavailable andemerging technologies; strengthening effectiveness of depository library networks; andcloserrelations withinformation centre libraries, relevant UNESCO-supported programmes andinternational library organizations. TheInspectors alsorecommended thetimely andwell-planned application ofnewtechnologies andothermanagement improvements, inclUding emphasis onamoreprogressive andresponsive approach; aneffective andintegrated library network withineachorganization, withnecessary leadership, services and support provided bythecentral library; acleardefinition ofthelibrary's responsibilities andfunctions withintheoverall information systemofeach organization; andtheestablishment andmaintenance foreachlibrary ofinternal management objectives, work-load andstaffing standards andanalysis, longer-term planning process, andregular communication withusers. Inaddition, the Inspectors madespecific recommendations related totheUnited Nations Libraryat Geneva. Initsreport (A/39/603) onthereportoftheJointInspection Unit,the Advisory Committee onAdministrative andBudgetary Questions concurred withthe Inspectors' viewthatthereisneedforcloserco-operation between libraries of theUnitedNations systemandrecommended thattheAdministrative Committee on Co-ordination shouldreviewthematterfurther. TheAdvisory Committee notedthat
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the modernization of administrative processes within the United Nations system, specifically in the areas of document reproduction, distribution, and library services. It highlights the introduction of new technologies, such as electronic controls and optical disc technology, to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The text also touches on the need for closer cooperation between libraries and the importance of effective management and planning.

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Transport and communication, Science and technology