One of the specific functions of NAST is development and disseminates science and technology information through a Central Information System. Keeping in view of this, it has established a Library and Documentation Centre (LDC) which provides information services to the scientists, technologists, researchers’ students, teachers, entrepreneurs, policy makers, planners, farmers and other communities involved in science and technology activities with various purposes.
Objectives of LDC
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Developing system and procedures for enhancing the information resources sharing.
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Developing a sound infrastructure based on computing communication and application of IT in the information field.
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Establishing online access to international database services.
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Generating local information materials in order to strengthen information exchange capacities.
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Developing skill manpower in the field of information.
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Generating awareness to information among the target population, and promoting information use through user education.
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Establishing information networks linkages with regional and international networking system such as Program for Enhancement of Research Information (PERI).
