Introduction
The National Education Repository and Digital Bank, known as the NERD Project, represents a historic digitalization initiative in Nigeria and Africa. This groundbreaking endeavor gained endorsements from the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2014, the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NGReN) in 2014, and the Federal Ministry of Education in 2015. Despite its significance, the project faced critical challenges in the absence of an institutional digital repository, non-discoverability of researchers and their work, and difficulties in accessing and locating digital content.
National Education Repository & Digital Bank
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NERD Project confronted the daunting task of making extensive educational and research content accessible and discoverable. The lack of a digital repository and efficient search mechanisms impeded the project's mission to advance research, education, and knowledge sharing in Nigeria.
Solutions & Benefits
SternHost stepped in to provide comprehensive solutions to NERD's repository challenges. The services provided included:
Fresh DSpace 7 Installation
Deployment of DSpace 7, a modern and robust digital repository system.
Software Development
Developed over 20 static pages to showcase ongoing projects, manuscripts, contact information, regulatory agencies, annual competitions, infographics, and more.
Angular UI Customization & Email Notification setup
Customization of the Angular user interface, providing a more user-friendly experience. Implementation of email notifications to keep stakeholders informed about updates and new research contributions.
Training
Provision of training on DSpace 7, empowering project participants to effectively utilize the platform.
SternHost's solution enhances the NERD Project's capabilities, ensuring that educational and research content in Nigeria and Africa is accessible, discoverable, and securely preserved. This transformation is a vital step in advancing education, research, and knowledge sharing in the region, with the potential to impact the global academic community.
Project Information
Client:
National Education Repository and Digital Bank
Location:
Abuja, Nigeria
Date:
Februrary 7, 2022
Website:
https://nerd.ethesis.ng/
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