Chapter 1. Orientation
The world of digital libraries
Digital libraries are changing the world.
Digital libraries are changing the world.
Example One: Supporting Human Development
Kataayi is a grassroots cooperative organization based in the village of Kakunyu in rural Uganda. In recent years its enterprising members have built ferro-cement rainwater catchment tanks, utilized renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, and biogas, and established a local industry making clay roofing tiles—among many other projects. But amid such human resourcefulness, information resources are scarce. The nearest public phone, fax, library, newspapers, and periodicals are found in the district town, Masaka, 20 km distant over rough roads. Masaka boasts no ...
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