New digital library system to enable four million people access materials remotely
THE Tanzania Library Services Board (TLSB) is set to launch an integrated national digital library system in June which allows four million users to conveniently access books, journals and other educational materials from home, it has been announced.
Mboni Ruzegea, director general of TLSB, said at the weekend that the digital library system, to be established in cooperation with e-Government Authority (eGA), is part of the government's broader efforts to modernize library services and expand access to educational resources.
"Our objective is to transform how library services are accessed and utilized across the country," Ruzegea told a news conference in the port city of Dar es Salaam.She said the initiative also aims to enhance access to knowledge, foster a culture of reading and encourage online research in Tanzania.
"The digital system is expected to significantly improve delivery of library services, especially in remote areas where physical libraries may be scarce or inaccessible," added Ruzegea.
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