Newsroom
If you're a reporter. editor or blogger, this is the place to look for everything you need to know about The WiderNet Project.
Have questions or need more information? Give us a call at (319) 335-2200 or email publicity at widernet dot org.
What's new in the eGranary:
eGranary Evaluation Project
With support from The Rockefeller Foundation, The WiderNet team recently completed a year-long evaluation of the use, usability and usefulness of the eGranary Digital Library. The complete report is available online.
Global Disability Rights Library
This new eGranary content portal will bring a wealth of information to organizations that serve people with disabilities in developing countries but lack adequate Internet access.
Recent news releases:
WiderNet Introduces New 2TB eGranary Digital Library (02/10/10)
After two years of development, the WiderNet Project has made its first shipment of the new two- terabyte (2TB) eGranary.
WiderNet Introduces Gerontology Portal Addition to eGranary Digital Library (April 8, 2010)
The WiderNet Project and the Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at the University of Iowa have introduced a new gerontology information portal designed to promote healthy aging.
Recent newsletters:
WiderNet News - Spring 2010
In this issue: New 2 Terabyte eGranary Debuts in Nigeria; WiderNet Concludes Year-Long eGranary Evaluation Funded by Rockefeller Foundation; Partner Highlight: Jennifer Abagyeh - Field Associate in Nigeria; and Upcoming Events.
eGranary in the news
'WorldPrairie' hosts Internet talk
Iowa City Press-Citizen (April 23, 2010)
UI Widernet: Giving Africa the Internet
International Accents, UI International Programs (December 14, 2009)
WiderNet receives grant to provide disability resources in developing nations
University of Iowa News Service (November 19, 2009)
The WiderNet Project: Outreach from Iowa to the World
University of Iowa Graduate College Newsletter (Fall 2009)
UI brings information to developing nations
The Daily Iowan (August 25, 2009)
Brochures and fact sheets
Download brochures and fact sheets about the eGranary Digital Library and The WiderNet Project in printer-friendly PDF format:
Download the eGranary Digital Library Brochure
Download the eGranary Digital Library Fact Sheet
Download the eGranary Digital Library Products & Pricing flyer
Download the WiderNet Project brochure
