The ALA Asia Pacific Special Interest Group could be asked to investigate its feasibility. Mechanisms to carry this out need further thought. It seems likely that the award would not be limited to electronic formats. That Mrs Chooi-hon Ho head an informal group to ascertain the education and training needs of the information profession with regard to Asian services and prepare a plan of action. Mrs Ho has set up the informal group.
Action taken is set out below.
That the informal group obtain information from Australian library schools on their current and proposed Asia-related programs. That the group investigate the feasibility of producing a directory, possibly in electronic form, of currently qualified Australian library and information personnel having Asia-related expertise. Mrs Ho has undertaken considerable planning work. Within these categories, the data from the ANU, NLA, University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney are the most important. These priorities are recommended on basis of level of use.