Aluka: digitization from Maputo to Timbuktu

Collaborative international digitization efforts, exemplified by the Aluka project, demonstrate that successful preservation and accessibility of scholarly materials from Africa hinge on close cooperation between institutions. The project, which involved capacity-building initiatives in Maputo and Timbuktu, underscores the importance of such partnerships in achieving meaningful outcomes in digital library development. By highlighting unique digitization projects across African holding institutions, Aluka sets a precedent for international collaboration in preserving and making accessible critical scholarly resources.

Ryan, D. (2010). Aluka: digitization from Maputo to Timbuktu. OCLC Systems & Services: International Digital Library Perspectives, 26(1), 29–38. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650751011018482