The eGranary Digital Library

 

Background Information


 

 

History of the eGranary Digital Library
  A brief history documenting how WiderNet Project built a collection of over three million documents and installed the eGranary Digital Library in numerous African Universities.  Also includes the most recent updates and prospects for the future.
   
The African Universities Library Project Proposal
  The proposal to develop the content and technology necessary to provide Universities lacking internet access with a comprehensive body of continually updated information. 
   

Publicity 

 

Dot-Com Alliance magazine article on "The WiderNet Digital Library for African Universities via Satellite"

  Other published news articles and reports
Brochure
  A downloadable PDF brochure (500K)
   
Thanks to our Sponsors
   

Want to know more?

Understanding the Technology Behind the eGranary
  A PowerPoint presentation on the eGranary Digital Library and our plans to update content via satellite broadcasts.

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