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Loretta Parham

Tue, Nov 15, 2022 7:43 PM

Good afternoon,

Below, from a recent CLIR announcement:

The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) has signed partnership agreements with three international organizations to develop a new program to advance visibility and access to rare and unique cultural materials held in Africa. The program, Hidden Collections Africa, seeks to digitally preserve collections held in Africa to promote knowledge and understanding of the African continent, the African diaspora, and their histories.

The new partner organizations are the Association of African Universities (AAU), headquartered in Accra, Ghana; the Réseau francophone numérique (RFN)-AISBL, based in Brussels, Belgium; and the UbuntuNet Alliance, the Regional Research and Education Network for Eastern and Southern Africa. This builds upon an existing partnershiphttps://d2nCTL04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VXj2gh7fB4j0W2hN8dc6p5FX5W89-nNw4Sp-MkN2jjSxX3q90JV1-WJV7CgFlhW4d7FkM3B0f37W8ngj2W48Y8kqW6PpLbQ58syWPVTjLdr6cb1lsW27FnYD59Hd7WW1vKNPd7-sMPwW1KW9rc4BTJNGW4R13WY2PhXwWW69MdyW5SH7kKW1FdDc15H11n3W93R3cK4BWmQ3W2VszrF5h95C7W6HMf7K9hlXZlVT552347y9W-W4zZn4c8s8Y_YW1H8fNT1XcWf5W7Gyw7m6rX5_TW4vgZ5y5Hz263W8-JjWW5zgXMcW56LlMs3FqJbCW9jf8TP133mqLN28PF505MYWLV4PqQJ8MWpknW2mmsWb1R-89ZN6g7L1B58Z5NW13Gr726LwF8pW8-S3-88jPDXXVzQRsG2lsW9y3bf91 with the HBCU Library Alliance, which is working with CLIR to plan the Hidden Collections Africa initiative.

Can anyone on the HBCULA Board expand on this partnership?

Loretta Parham, CEO & Director
Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library
111 James P. Brawley Ave
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-978-2018 office
404-886-4766 cell
www.auctr.edu http://www.auctr.edu/

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Good afternoon, Below, from a recent CLIR announcement: The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) has signed partnership agreements with three international organizations to develop a new program to advance visibility and access to rare and unique cultural materials held in Africa. The program, Hidden Collections Africa, seeks to digitally preserve collections held in Africa to promote knowledge and understanding of the African continent, the African diaspora, and their histories. The new partner organizations are the Association of African Universities (AAU), headquartered in Accra, Ghana; the Réseau francophone numérique (RFN)-AISBL, based in Brussels, Belgium; and the UbuntuNet Alliance, the Regional Research and Education Network for Eastern and Southern Africa. This builds upon an existing partnership<https://d2nCTL04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VXj2gh7fB4j0W2hN8dc6p5FX5W89-nNw4Sp-MkN2jjSxX3q90JV1-WJV7CgFlhW4d7FkM3B0f37W8ngj2W48Y8kqW6PpLbQ58syWPVTjLdr6cb1lsW27FnYD59Hd7WW1vKNPd7-sMPwW1KW9rc4BTJNGW4R13WY2PhXwWW69MdyW5SH7kKW1FdDc15H11n3W93R3cK4BWmQ3W2VszrF5h95C7W6HMf7K9hlXZlVT552347y9W-W4zZn4c8s8Y_YW1H8fNT1XcWf5W7Gyw7m6rX5_TW4vgZ5y5Hz263W8-JjWW5zgXMcW56LlMs3FqJbCW9jf8TP133mqLN28PF505MYWLV4PqQJ8MWpknW2mmsWb1R-89ZN6g7L1B58Z5NW13Gr726LwF8pW8-S3-88jPDXXVzQRsG2lsW9y3bf91> with the HBCU Library Alliance, which is working with CLIR to plan the Hidden Collections Africa initiative. Can anyone on the HBCULA Board expand on this partnership? Loretta Parham, CEO & Director Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Ave Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2018 office 404-886-4766 cell www.auctr.edu<http://www.auctr.edu/> We will always provide service that exceeds the customer's expectation...Because We Care! P Please consider whether it is necessary to print this email

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Janice Franklin

Tue, Nov 15, 2022 8:42 PM

Thank you for this information. Our library was previously unaware of this
initiative with CLIR and the role of the Alliance as a partner and
participant. As a member, I would like to know more. Thank you.

Janice

On Tue, Nov 15, 2022 at 1:43 PM Loretta Parham lparham@auctr.edu wrote:

Good afternoon,

Below, from a recent CLIR announcement:

The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) has signed
partnership agreements with three international organizations to develop a
new program to advance visibility and access to rare and unique cultural
materials held in Africa. The program, Hidden Collections Africa, seeks to
digitally preserve collections held in Africa to promote knowledge and
understanding of the African continent, the African diaspora, and their
histories.

The new partner organizations are the Association of African Universities
(AAU), headquartered in Accra, Ghana; the *Réseau francophone numérique *(RFN)-AISBL,
based in Brussels, Belgium; and the UbuntuNet Alliance, the Regional
Research and Education Network for Eastern and Southern Africa. This
builds upon an existing partnership
https://d2nCTL04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VXj2gh7fB4j0W2hN8dc6p5FX5W89-nNw4Sp-MkN2jjSxX3q90JV1-WJV7CgFlhW4d7FkM3B0f37W8ngj2W48Y8kqW6PpLbQ58syWPVTjLdr6cb1lsW27FnYD59Hd7WW1vKNPd7-sMPwW1KW9rc4BTJNGW4R13WY2PhXwWW69MdyW5SH7kKW1FdDc15H11n3W93R3cK4BWmQ3W2VszrF5h95C7W6HMf7K9hlXZlVT552347y9W-W4zZn4c8s8Y_YW1H8fNT1XcWf5W7Gyw7m6rX5_TW4vgZ5y5Hz263W8-JjWW5zgXMcW56LlMs3FqJbCW9jf8TP133mqLN28PF505MYWLV4PqQJ8MWpknW2mmsWb1R-89ZN6g7L1B58Z5NW13Gr726LwF8pW8-S3-88jPDXXVzQRsG2lsW9y3bf91
with the HBCU Library Alliance, which is working with CLIR to plan the
Hidden Collections Africa initiative.

Can anyone on the HBCULA Board expand on this partnership?

Loretta Parham, CEO & Director
Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library
111 James P. Brawley Ave
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-978-2018 office

404-886-4766 cell

www.auctr.edu http://www.auctr.edu/

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expectation…Because We Care!

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Project Director, National Center for the Study of Civil Rights
And African-American Culture
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL 36101-0271

Thank you for this information. Our library was previously unaware of this initiative with CLIR and the role of the Alliance as a partner and participant. As a member, I would like to know more. Thank you. Janice On Tue, Nov 15, 2022 at 1:43 PM Loretta Parham <lparham@auctr.edu> wrote: > Good afternoon, > > > > Below, from a recent CLIR announcement: > > > > The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) has signed > partnership agreements with three international organizations to develop a > new program to advance visibility and access to rare and unique cultural > materials held in Africa. The program, Hidden Collections Africa, seeks to > digitally preserve collections held in Africa to promote knowledge and > understanding of the African continent, the African diaspora, and their > histories. > > > > The new partner organizations are the Association of African Universities > (AAU), headquartered in Accra, Ghana; the *Réseau francophone numérique *(RFN)-AISBL, > based in Brussels, Belgium; and the UbuntuNet Alliance, the Regional > Research and Education Network for Eastern and Southern Africa. This > builds upon an existing partnership > <https://d2nCTL04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VXj2gh7fB4j0W2hN8dc6p5FX5W89-nNw4Sp-MkN2jjSxX3q90JV1-WJV7CgFlhW4d7FkM3B0f37W8ngj2W48Y8kqW6PpLbQ58syWPVTjLdr6cb1lsW27FnYD59Hd7WW1vKNPd7-sMPwW1KW9rc4BTJNGW4R13WY2PhXwWW69MdyW5SH7kKW1FdDc15H11n3W93R3cK4BWmQ3W2VszrF5h95C7W6HMf7K9hlXZlVT552347y9W-W4zZn4c8s8Y_YW1H8fNT1XcWf5W7Gyw7m6rX5_TW4vgZ5y5Hz263W8-JjWW5zgXMcW56LlMs3FqJbCW9jf8TP133mqLN28PF505MYWLV4PqQJ8MWpknW2mmsWb1R-89ZN6g7L1B58Z5NW13Gr726LwF8pW8-S3-88jPDXXVzQRsG2lsW9y3bf91> > with the HBCU Library Alliance, which is working with CLIR to plan the > Hidden Collections Africa initiative. > > > > Can anyone on the HBCULA Board expand on this partnership? > > > > > > > > Loretta Parham, CEO & Director > Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library > 111 James P. Brawley Ave > Atlanta, GA 30314 > *404-978-2018 office* > > *404-886-4766 cell* > > *www.auctr.edu <http://www.auctr.edu/>* > > > > *We will always provide service that exceeds the customer’s > expectation…Because We Care!* > > P Please consider whether it is necessary to print this email > > > _______________________________________________ > HBCU-LibAdmin mailing list -- hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > hbcu-libadmin-leave@lists.hbculibraries.org > -- Janice R. Franklin, Ph.D. Dean, Levi Watkins Learning Center Project Director, National Center for the Study of Civil Rights And African-American Culture Alabama State University Montgomery, AL 36101-0271

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Parham, Sandra

Tue, Nov 15, 2022 9:40 PM

Interesting. I often wondered about the African HBU’s, as they once identified themselves. At one point, the Mandela papers were at the University of Fort Hare being processed. While not a “hidden collection”, I am unaware of its accessibility. Also, does this initiative include African art? I would imagine their universities having a wealth of such art that would be fascinating to share images and origins.

S. Parham

Sandra Parham, MLIS
Library Executive Director
Meharry Medical College Library
Division of Student Affairs
sparham@mmc.edu
Office: 615 327-5770 │ Fax: 615 327-6448

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From: Loretta Parham lparham@auctr.edu
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 1:43 PM
To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org
Subject: [EXT]: Partnership with CLIR and several African organizations

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Good afternoon,

Below, from a recent CLIR announcement:

The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) has signed partnership agreements with three international organizations to develop a new program to advance visibility and access to rare and unique cultural materials held in Africa. The program, Hidden Collections Africa, seeks to digitally preserve collections held in Africa to promote knowledge and understanding of the African continent, the African diaspora, and their histories.

The new partner organizations are the Association of African Universities (AAU), headquartered in Accra, Ghana; the Réseau francophone numérique (RFN)-AISBL, based in Brussels, Belgium; and the UbuntuNet Alliance, the Regional Research and Education Network for Eastern and Southern Africa. This builds upon an existing partnershiphttps://d2nCTL04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VXj2gh7fB4j0W2hN8dc6p5FX5W89-nNw4Sp-MkN2jjSxX3q90JV1-WJV7CgFlhW4d7FkM3B0f37W8ngj2W48Y8kqW6PpLbQ58syWPVTjLdr6cb1lsW27FnYD59Hd7WW1vKNPd7-sMPwW1KW9rc4BTJNGW4R13WY2PhXwWW69MdyW5SH7kKW1FdDc15H11n3W93R3cK4BWmQ3W2VszrF5h95C7W6HMf7K9hlXZlVT552347y9W-W4zZn4c8s8Y_YW1H8fNT1XcWf5W7Gyw7m6rX5_TW4vgZ5y5Hz263W8-JjWW5zgXMcW56LlMs3FqJbCW9jf8TP133mqLN28PF505MYWLV4PqQJ8MWpknW2mmsWb1R-89ZN6g7L1B58Z5NW13Gr726LwF8pW8-S3-88jPDXXVzQRsG2lsW9y3bf91 with the HBCU Library Alliance, which is working with CLIR to plan the Hidden Collections Africa initiative.

Can anyone on the HBCULA Board expand on this partnership?

Loretta Parham, CEO & Director
Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library
111 James P. Brawley Ave
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-978-2018 office
404-886-4766 cell
www.auctr.edu http://www.auctr.edu/

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Interesting. I often wondered about the African HBU’s, as they once identified themselves. At one point, the Mandela papers were at the University of Fort Hare being processed. While not a “hidden collection”, I am unaware of its accessibility. Also, does this initiative include African art? I would imagine their universities having a wealth of such art that would be fascinating to share images and origins. S. Parham Sandra Parham, MLIS Library Executive Director Meharry Medical College Library Division of Student Affairs sparham@mmc.edu Office: 615 327-5770 │ Fax: 615 327-6448 [cid:image001.png@01D8F908.990277C0] [/var/folders/tn/x5v1zj95579dp_h5khd_5xlr0000gn/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/Content.MSO/CEB87654.tmp] From: Loretta Parham <lparham@auctr.edu> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 1:43 PM To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org Subject: [EXT]: Partnership with CLIR and several African organizations **External Email** Good afternoon, Below, from a recent CLIR announcement: The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) has signed partnership agreements with three international organizations to develop a new program to advance visibility and access to rare and unique cultural materials held in Africa. The program, Hidden Collections Africa, seeks to digitally preserve collections held in Africa to promote knowledge and understanding of the African continent, the African diaspora, and their histories. The new partner organizations are the Association of African Universities (AAU), headquartered in Accra, Ghana; the Réseau francophone numérique (RFN)-AISBL, based in Brussels, Belgium; and the UbuntuNet Alliance, the Regional Research and Education Network for Eastern and Southern Africa. This builds upon an existing partnership<https://d2nCTL04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VXj2gh7fB4j0W2hN8dc6p5FX5W89-nNw4Sp-MkN2jjSxX3q90JV1-WJV7CgFlhW4d7FkM3B0f37W8ngj2W48Y8kqW6PpLbQ58syWPVTjLdr6cb1lsW27FnYD59Hd7WW1vKNPd7-sMPwW1KW9rc4BTJNGW4R13WY2PhXwWW69MdyW5SH7kKW1FdDc15H11n3W93R3cK4BWmQ3W2VszrF5h95C7W6HMf7K9hlXZlVT552347y9W-W4zZn4c8s8Y_YW1H8fNT1XcWf5W7Gyw7m6rX5_TW4vgZ5y5Hz263W8-JjWW5zgXMcW56LlMs3FqJbCW9jf8TP133mqLN28PF505MYWLV4PqQJ8MWpknW2mmsWb1R-89ZN6g7L1B58Z5NW13Gr726LwF8pW8-S3-88jPDXXVzQRsG2lsW9y3bf91> with the HBCU Library Alliance, which is working with CLIR to plan the Hidden Collections Africa initiative. Can anyone on the HBCULA Board expand on this partnership? Loretta Parham, CEO & Director Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Ave Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2018 office 404-886-4766 cell www.auctr.edu<http://www.auctr.edu/> We will always provide service that exceeds the customer’s expectation…Because We Care! P Please consider whether it is necessary to print this email