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First digital library launched at UNIC

ISLAMABAD – The first digital library was launched at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) on September 15, offering access to the UN general documents, reports, publications and newsletters.

UN Resident Co-ordinator Onder Yucer and UNIC Director Tetsuo Ohno have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).

The UN digital library is an online repository of the full-text digital documents produced by the various UN agencies, programmes and funds active in Pakistan. The collection comprises reports, publications, newsletters, press releases and other public information items, which can be referred to anyone at anytime.

This repository is a centralised information resource of the UN information about Pakistan. It would be very helpful to policy makers, students, and media professionals.

The historical documents produced in print format would also be digitalised and added to the library soon, giving depth and richness to the online collection.

The digital library also offers browsing and searching facility, which allows for efficient retrieval of information on a vast array of subjects ranging from poverty, governance, environment, population, health and education.

With a simple and user-friendly interface, the library enables easy access to information from anywhere. Any online document in the collection may be printed and downloaded, enabling users to save and store important data on a specific issue. For the UN agencies in Pakistan, this facility provides a centralised opportunity to display, share and preserve their digital documents as well as to disseminate them in much faster, easier and more varied ways.
Source: Business Recorder
Date:9/17/2004