Statement: Researchers are agitated because libraries cannot deliver the right information to the right users at the right time in the required format; users are also unaware of available services. Courses of Action: I. Computerise library holdings and services to speed up delivery. II. Train library staff in computer operations and service delivery; run user-orientation programmes.
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AOnly I follows.
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BOnly II follows.
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CEither I or II follows.
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DBoth I and II follow.
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ENeither I nor II follows.
Answer
Correct Answer: Both I and II follow.
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Service latency and user unawareness point to process and capability gaps. Technology plus human capacity-building is the standard remedy.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Catalogues and circulation may be manual or fragmented.
- Staff require digital skills to exploit new systems.
- Users need orientation to discover services (databases, interlibrary loans).
Concept / Approach:I digitises catalogues (OPAC), enables federated search and faster fulfilment. II ensures staff can operate systems and that users know how to access services efficiently.
Step-by-Step Solution:1) Implement integrated library systems; digitise metadata/holdings.2) Train staff; set SLAs for requests; provide online guides.3) Conduct user workshops; measure satisfaction/turnaround times.
Verification / Alternative check:Libraries that combine tech and training see reduced search and delivery times.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:Only I or II alone leaves a capability or awareness gap.
Common Pitfalls:Poor metadata quality; no user education.
Final Answer:Both I and II follow.