[internetworkers] MONDAY at 3: Cliff Missen of Widernet.org

Paul Jones pjones at metalab.unc.edu
Sun Feb 3 19:54:38 EST 2008


What: eGranary: bringing the Net to places wires and wireless won't reach
When: Monday, February 4, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: Pleasants Family Room, Wilson Library, UNC - Chapel Hill
Facebook event: http://unc.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6740898935
Hosts: ibiblio and INTRAHealth

THE WIDERNET PROJECT

Launched in 2000, the WiderNet Project, a service program based at the 
University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science, is improving 
digital communications in developing countries.

The project trains computer technicians and coaches decision-makers at 
universities in the developing world, providing on-site hands-on training, 
cutting-edge research on information technology issues facing the 
developing world, and donating new and refurbished computer equipment to 
partner universities. Over 3,600 technicians, decision makers, and 
librarians have been through our training programs across Africa.

The WiderNet Project also provides millions of digital educational 
resources to those without adequate Internet connectivity via the 
innovative eGranary Digital Library.

More information about the project can be found at:
http://www.widernet.org

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                             Paul Jones
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