Project Overview

This project is a collaboration between the Dagbani Wikimedians user group and the College of Science Library at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to enhance the organization and accessibility of the library's bibliographic records through the implementation of a structured and linked open data system on the Wikibase Cloud.

Despite the presence of an Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) at the KNUST Library, challenges persist, including limited searchability, poor visibility of bibliographic records, siloed data, and restricted accessibility. These issues reduce the visibility of the library's collection and also hinder effective collaboration and sharing of bibliographic data with other libraries.

Our aim is to mitigate these challenges and enhance service delivery at the College of Science Library by introducing the Wikibase Cloud platform.

The Dagbani Wikimedians user group, with the support of the Partnerships Team of Wikimedia Germany, collaborates with the College of Science Library at KNUST to create a Wikibase cloud platform that is centralized, well-structured, and linked to other open data for improved service delivery in the library.

We believe that Wikibase.Cloud would be a great resource for the College Library and will help create an organized and well-structured data repository of information resources domiciled at the college library. With its user-friendly interface, robust data management tools, and flexible data model, Wikibase will be well-suited for creating and maintaining library records, including promoting collaborative cataloguing among neighbouring libraries.