Ever since its establishment, the Computing Center has been actively engaged in information technology promotion. Through a planned series of courses, people in the Academy have acquired operational skills and fundamental computer knowledge. Since 1985, classes have been given in such fields as desk-top publishing. UNIX, specialized software package, fundamental computer concepts, office automation, network and communication. Seminars Lectures are given on the latest technologies in order to promote expertise and inspire research.
Topics covered are information management, library automation and information technologies.
Training Materials To promote computer familiarization, the Computing Center is equipped with training tapes and self-study material. These resources are accessible to all Academy staff through the Computing Center's Service Department. The Computer Room In July 1992, the Computing Center established a computer room in the Academic Activity Center. Its main purpose is to provide electronic mailing and word processing facilities for international conferences and meetings held in the Academic Activity Center. Library Preparation for the establishment of the library began in May 1988.