Podcast Episode 2: How IAFRIKA is Helping Local Public Libraries Bridge the Digital Language Divide

Urban Limitrophe

Date: February 22, 2021

Summary:

In this episode, the host explores the role of public libraries in cities with Professor Lia Frederiksen, who researches precarious employment in public libraries. Grant McNulty from McNulty Consulting discusses iAfrika, a mobile-friendly platform empowering libraries and patrons to create content in local languages, bridging the digital divide, and teaching digital skills. iAfrika is considered a potential future for library access in Africa, where the community becomes the library. Topics include public library roles, the digital language divide, and the future of libraries in Africa. Guests include Lia Frederiksen, PhD, and Grant McNulty, an experienced researcher focusing on cultural content in African languages.

Read about the interview here.

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