Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research Launches the Upgraded Version of the KDR System Developed by the BA
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As part of the ongoing collaboration between the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), the Institute has launched the upgraded version of the KISR Digital Repository (KDR), which was developed by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina through its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector for the Institute. The system aims to support innovation in the fields of digital knowledge management and multimedia, promote scientific research, and preserve cultural heritage in the Arab region.
This collaboration also highlights the two institutions' keenness to exchange experiences and develop advanced technical solutions that contribute to serving researchers, scientific institutions, and the general public. The KDR system is an integrated platform for comprehensive digital resource management. The development of the digital repository is part of the institute's strategic approach to adopting digital preservation solutions as a fundamental pillar for ensuring the preservation and continuity of scientific and institutional output, facilitating access to scientific production and promoting knowledge exchange between institutions.
Ms. Fadela Taqi, Project Lead of the Digital Repository at the National Center for Scientific and Technical Information affiliated with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, explained that the first phase of the project included the establishment of an integrated digital laboratory to carry out digitization operations using specialized equipment and the DAF (Digital Asset Factory) system developed in collaboration with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which added advanced features to the KDR platform and contributed to the digitization of more than 10,000 scientific and technical reports for the institute's projects, as well as a collection of studies and government documents, while providing open access to these research outputs.
Dr. Ahmed Samir, Head of the Information and Communications Technology Sector, stated that this collaboration reflects their shared commitment to supporting innovation, empowering researchers, and employing modern technology in the service of knowledge and sustainable development. He also stressed that it represents an important step towards building leading Arab platforms in the field of digital heritage and multimedia management.