This paper argues that the building of human resource capabilities must move ahead simultaneously on several fronts: (1) basic, applied, and problem-focused research; (2) formal and nonformal education; (3) professional ethics and standards; (4) information policies; (5) technological skills and the ability to assess and select appropriate…

This paper argues that the function of educational programs is to convey a sense of reality and an understanding of the open-endedness of information needs and situations; only such a reality orientation can instill the necessary flexibility in information professionals for effectively managing change. There is a growing consensus among…

This paper argues that industrial innovation, which is essential for development, can be planned and managed at the national level as well as in industrial organizations, and that the time has come to bring the benefits of research and professional discussions in the area of innovation to education and training programs for industrial information…