One of the concrete benefits of automated information for Members is a sense of confidence that their information is as comprehensive, accurate, and as timely as possible. Thus, for Parliaments of developing countries, user orientation is an essential component. The staff of the information cen ter who carry out these responsibilities must find a way to explain their purposes clearly, without exaggerating their capacity and the facilities they provide to Members of Parliament, and by assessing the needs and establishing close relations with the Members. How Automation Enhances Information Developed countries have improved established systems and services largely through technology. These same technological innovations have enabled developing countries to establish new information systems in order to catch up with the modern world and communicate in terms of information storage and supply.
Automation provides many advantages over traditional library methods.
In nearly all libraries, especially Parliamentary Libraries, automation provides new services that are either impossible or very difficult to offer by means of traditional methods. The automation of library services has been discussed for many years, and its importance as well as its peculiarities are now generally accepted. The traditional aim has been to acquire and organize information sources to serve library patrons by using electronic media that can improve the speed and accuracy of information work. Automation of library services allows new services in addition to the traditional ones like searching and supplying information. Some of these new services are briefly outlined below.