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Sharjah Libraries share digital heritage efforts in Portugal
Sharjah Libraries showcased their experience in digitizing cultural heritage during an international seminar hosted by the University of Coimbra in Portugal. They have digitized over 18 million informational materials from historic libraries. The initiative focuses on building an integrated digital knowledge system that includes high-quality imaging, scientific description, and sustainable technical infrastructure, all aimed at preserving rare sources and facilitating access for researchers and students. The seminar also discussed the technical, organizational, and ethical challenges associated with digitizing manuscripts. It highlighted both international and local projects that include digitizing manuscripts over 450 years old, with the goal of protecting human memory and expanding the benefits of cultural heritage through digital technologies and artificial intelligence.
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