The Open Language Archives Community: a 20-year update. Issue 5 (23rd November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bird, Steven; Simons, Gary F.
• Is Part Of: Electronic library. Volume 40:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 507
• Page End: 524
• Publication Date: 2022-11-23
• Subjects: Open archives -- Metadata harvesting -- Language documentation; Digital libraries -- Periodicals; Libraries -- Automation -- Periodicals; 025.00285
• DOI: 10.1108/EL-08-2022-0192
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-0473

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper reports on the first 20 years of the Open Language Archives Community (OLAC), comprehensive infrastructure for indexing and discovering language resources. Design/methodology/approach: We begin with the original vision, assess progress relative to the original requirements, and identify ongoing challenges. Findings: Based on the overview of OLAC history and recent developments and on the analysis of the situation in the language archives area as a whole, the authors propose an agenda for a more sustainable future for open language archiving. Originality/value: This paper examines the progress of OLAC and discusses improvements in such areas as participation, access, and sustainability.