ETD Development in Southern Africa: Challenges and Innovations

Ellen R. TiseUniversity Librarian

University of the Western Cape,

South Africa

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Overview

Introduction Collaborative ETD Efforts in Africa ETD’s in Southern African Universities ETD Service: The UWC Experience Challenges & Innovations Summary

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Introduction

Why ETD’s in Africa? Issues impacting on access Opportunities Local content

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Collaborative ETD Efforts

DATAD– Database of African Theses and

Dissertations ARHNe

– Adolescent Reproductive Health Network CODESRIA

– Document and Information Centre (CODICE)

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ETD’s in Southern African Universities

Zimbabwe – DATAD

Namibia– National Register

Botswana– University of Botswana – History and Archaeology

Index

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ETD’s in Southern African Universities (2)

South Africa– UCTD

–Nexus– ETD Projects: 8 Universities– CHELSA

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UWC Experience

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UWC Experience

Two year transitional phase (2004-2006)

Final Implementation (2006 onwards)

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UWC Theses Online

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UWC ETD Service

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Challenges

Technical Factors Digital Preservation Intellectual Property and Copyright Submission Processes Descriptive Metadata Project Management Capacity Building

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Innovations

IMARK – Information Management Resource Kit

DATAD – African example of collaboration & sustainability

DISA – non-profit initiative

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Summary

Collaborative efforts –positive development

Capacity to be developed Creating content Bridging the digital divide New models of scholarly publications

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In conclusion

“Knowing that you are now able to contribute to the world of knowledge, accessible all over, makes a huge difference” – Lecturer and author of a thesis.

“This is great, as we now can access information of this caliber from anywhere and at anytime” – Student.

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Thank you!