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In today’s world, the open sharing of information is more important than ever. It allows the Library and other GLAM Institutions to collaborate and learn, fostering innovation and progress. The open movement has given rise to the Creative Commons and Wikimedia, and the 21st Century Librarian has a crucial role to play. In relation to …
For Decades, the Open GLAM (Gallery, Library, Archive, Museum) movement has been a strong advocate for introducing open access to cultural heritage Institutions. This movement is centered on promoting accessible knowledge for all. In early 2018, Douglas McCarthy and Dr. Andrea Wallace decided to conduct an Open GLAM survey. This survey aimed to uncover the …
The Public Domain is a treasure trove of knowledge and culture. It contains works that are no longer protected by copyright law. Read more on the Public Domain here. These works are freely available to the public. Unfortunately, many of these works are not readily accessible to the public, and their cultural significance is at …
Introduction Librarians play an important role in information management and dissemination in Nigeria. Access to materials in the public domain is an important aspect of their work. The term “public domain” refers to works that are not copyrighted and are thus freely available for use. Librarians in Nigeria are required to ensure that their users …
Free Knowledge Africa paid a visit to Plateau State in North Central Nigeria as part of its awareness advocacy campaign on the importance of documenting cultural heritage. The team visited the Tarok tribe to document the oral history of the tribe. The Tarok tribe in Plateau State are predominantly located in Gunnung Village, Pilgani, in …
The public domain consists of all the creative work to which no exclusive intellectual property rights apply. Those rights may have expired, been forfeited, expressly waived, or may be inapplicable. Public Domain Day is an observance of when copyrights expire and works enter into the public domain. This legal transition of copyright works into the public domain usually happens every year on 1st January based …
