Digitization of Archival Materials in South Africa: A Literature Review Perspective

Abstract

Digitization projects enable organisations to disseminate their information all over the world. This book chapter assessed digitization of archival materials post-apartheid in South Africa. The literature review was used to assess the state of digital records in South Africa. The researcher found that most of digitisation project conducted in post-apartheid South Africa were conducted without digital framework or strategy, lack of skills, and lack of personnel to conduct digitization project. The success of digitization project depends on collaboration of organisation.

Key Terms in this Chapter

African National Congress: This is a political organization in South Africa established in 1912 to fight for democracy.

Non-Profit Organizations: These are institutions established with the view of assisting organizations to embark on a project to benefit rural communities.

Digitization: This is a process of transforming paper-based records into an electronic records management system.

Post-Apartheid: This is a period after 1994 in South Africa as, a transition from apartheid to democratic South Africa.