The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is joining with the Library of Congress and cultural institutions from several other countries to help develop the World Digital Library (WDL), which will be launched on the Internet later this year.
The WDL, which was proposed in 2005 by the Library of Congress in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), will make primary materials from countries and cultures around the world available online. The project's goal is to promote international understanding and provide a learning resource for students, teachers and general audiences.
You must login to read the rest of this article. Not a member? Join Online Now




Feedback form