commissions andotherdutystations, sothatnotonlyinformation butalsothefull textofdocuments inallofficial languages canbestored, retrieved and transmitted electronically world-wide, usingoptical disctechnology. Developments inthefieldofmachine-assisted translation willalsobefurther examined. The firststepswillbethein-house implementation ofcomputerized reference and terminology databasesinallofficial languages, theexpansion ofaccessto external terminology databasesandthelinkage ofdatabasestotranslators' work-stations. Greater usewillalsobemadeofelectronic publishing techniques toimprove thequality ofUnitedNations documents andpublications andtoreduce thetimeandexpenditure required fortheirproduction ..Methods ofdissemination ofdocuments andpublications produced bytheOrganization arelikelytoexpand intonewforms,withgreater usemadeofvideocassettes, CD-ROM (compact disk-read-on1y memory), optical disctechnology andotherformsof"electronic publications". Despite theinconclusive results ofpilotprojects in teleconferencing inthe1970s, subsequent developments inthisarea,including the recent favourable experience oftheInternational Telecommunication Union,warrant further studyandanalysis duringtheperiodtoassessthesuitability ofthe technique tothenature andconditions ofUnitedNations meetings andconferences. 39.12Innovations willnotbelimited totheapplication oftechnology. In consultation withauthordepartments, athorough review andanalysis willbe undertaken ofthedocumentation requirements oftheOrganization, aswellasofthe problems givingrisetodelaysinthesubmission ofdocuments andpublications for processing. Onthebasisofthatanalysis, newmeasures willbeinitiated to control andlimitthevolumeofdocumentation andtoimproveitsquality andtimely issuance. 39.13Inasimilar vein,athorough review andanalysis willbeundertaken ofthe meetings requirements oftheOrganization andofpossible adjustments therein that couldassistinalleviating thechronic problems thatdelaytheissuance of documentation. Measures aimedatimproving co-operation andco-ordination with substantive secretariats willbeintensified inordertoreduce wastage of resources andincrease availability ofstand-by arrangements, suchasservices and facilities required duetochanges intheprogramme ofmeetings. 39.14Efficient provision ofconference andlibrary services worldwideclearly requires effective co-ordination between thevarious organizational units responsible forsuchservices atdifferent dutystations, allthemoresowith recent advances incommunications andothertechnologies. Inthiscontext, andas notedabove,theDepartment ofConference Services isgivenoverall responsibility forestablishing policies, procedures andpractices for,andco-ordinating the provision of,conference services intheSecretariat. Inaddition, theDepartment provides thesecretariat oftheCommittee onConferences, whichadvises theGeneral Assembly onallmatters relating totheorganization ofconferences intheUnited Nations. TheDepartment alsoprovides thesecretariat ofthePublications Board whichhasSecretariat-wide responsibility forthepublications programme ofthe Organization andforpublications policy. Inasimilar vein,theDagHammarskjo1d Library atHeadquarters isresponsible forco-ordination oflibrary policies, including theintroduction oftechnical innovations, withUnited Nations libraries awayfromHeadquarters andco-operates withthemonprojects andactivities of mutualinterest. Inaddition toauthordepartments andoffices, conference-servicing unitsmustalsoco-operate closely withsubstantive and technical secretariats ofthevarious intergovernmental bodiesserviced. Inthis -6-a Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Librarycontext, particular mention shouldbemadeofco-operation between theDepartment ofConference Services andtheOfficeoftheUnder-Secretary-General forPolitical andGeneral Assembly Affairs andSecretariat Services, which,interalia,is responsible fortheediting ofdocumentation fortheGeneral Assembly andthe Economic andSocialCouncil. Implementation ofaprogramme oftechnological
**Analysis**
The text discusses the use of technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the United Nations, specifically in the areas of document management, translation, and conference services. It highlights the importance of technological innovations and cooperation between different departments and units within the organization. The text also mentions the need for effective coordination and management of resources.

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Transport and communication, Science and technology