National University (UNAS) is preparing a digital library that will provide easy access to books, journals, theses, subject gateways, conference proceedings and video learning tools that connect to selected libraries worldwide.

The university's rector, El Amry Bermawi Putera, said all literature and reading material for lecturers and students would be accessible within the next semester from anywhere, anytime.

Illah Sailah from the Private Universities Coordinating Body (Kopertis) Region III said the launch of the digital library was crucial as higher education institutions in many countries had already provided open courses and allowed people to access their literature online.

By conducting the open course, said Illah, universities would provide open registration that could boost the number of students from other regions, including ASEAN countries. (wir/kes)