18,000 rare books, 1,000 archives in Mysuru to go digital
The Karnataka Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage has partnered with the 'Servants of Knowledge' association to digitize 18,000 rare books and 1,000 archival documents. This project aims to preserve historical records and provide global digital access to researchers and students.
Why it matters
Digitization projects are essential for the long-term preservation of cultural heritage and democratizing access to historical knowledge.
The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, Government of Karnataka, and the Anubhava Mantapa Servants of Knowledge Association (“Servants of Knowledge”) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to launch a significant collaboration aimed at the preservation and digitisation of Karnataka’s rich archaeological and historical archives.
Under this agreement, Servants of Knowledge will undertake the digitisation of approximately 18,000 rare books and 1,000 archival publications housed within the Department’s library in Mysuru. This project is dedicated to safeguarding these historical materials and making the knowledge contained within them accessible to citizens, researchers, and students across India and worldwide.
The project will be facilitated through workspace provided by the Department at the Karnataka Exhibition Authority premises in Mysuru.
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