The document summarizes the history and goals of the ACTMalaria Information Resource Center (AIRC), an online repository of malaria information resources in Asia. It was established in 2005 to be a one-stop source of online malaria information for countries and partners in Asia. The AIRC collects publications, guidelines, research studies and other materials. It partners with various agency libraries. The AIRC allows online uploading and sharing of resources and is working to expand its library and training for contributors.

1. Collective Digital Collaboration in Asia on-going experience of ACTMalaria Joseph M. Yap Information Resource Officer [email_address]

2. Contents History Our Vision Our Collection Partner Agencies Online Transactions Online Archives Trials Future Plans Conclusions

3. History Mekong Malaria Documentation Center: 2001 Started by Dr. Carlo Urbani

4. History Healthlink evaluated MMDC through SWOC Analysis ACTMalaria Information Resource Center: 2005 New website developed

5. Our Vision To be the one-stop source of online malaria information in Asia Mission is… To provide free malaria resources to member countries, partners and stakeholders of malaria in Asia, facilitating dissemination of knowledge and reliable information with focus on drug related studies and research Tagline: “ Your online malaria channel in Asia”

6. Our Collection Published full-text documents (in English and local language) Manuals/Guidelines Case studies/Research Proposals Unpublished/On-going research Photographs IEC Materials/ AV Materials

7. Growth of Records 39 No data No data Download Requests 11,785 No data No data IP Stats 105 720 94 219 24 1,329 June 2008 97 63 Blogs 179 No data Uploaded 61 No data My Library 213 92 Individuals 20 13 Organizations 780 360 Bibliographic March 2008 2007 Records

8. Partner Agencies CNM Library Librarian: Ms Molyden Vann

9. Partner Agencies CMPE Library Contributor: Dr. Nouannipha Simmalavong

10. Partner Agencies NIMPE Library Librarian: Ms Luong Thi Phuong Mai

11. Partner Agencies Bureau of Vector Borne Diseases BVBD Library and Contributors Mr. Somchai Dannarongchai and Mrs.Yupin Simasarit

12. Partner Agencies National Institute of Parasitic Diseases Contributor: Ms Gloria Xiong

13. Online Transactions Fill up the form Submit Document Share a resource Approved Disapproved Published online Kept in the database Published online Viewed online Download or Request for a material Editing

14. Online Hits Total Hits 55236 Total Files 45928 Total Pages 30664 Total Visits 7313

15. Online Records Center and Archives The OMS as the back-end database, records center and archives; All transactions are logged and recorded; Serves as the central hub for editors and administrator; All uploads, blogs, memmbers data and IP addresses are stored.

16. Storage and Back-up 250 GB hard drive and 250 GB second drive as back-up

17. Present Trials Contributors Editors AIRC Users

18. Future Plans Deployment of Online Training on Scanning for online contributors; Has five modules on image files and formats, scanning, pdf production, uploading and archiving; Free!!! Establish more links and partners

19. Conclusion AIRC is still on its infancy stage. It constantly undergoes development through dependence on users and stakeholders comments and needs. Full cooperation, coordination and support from partner agencies, key contacts, libraries and librarians will make AIRC effective and useful as a databank of online malaria information in Mekong and Asia Pacific.

20. Take home message! “ Information sharing, is the first step, the simplest form of regional cooperation” -Hungarian official

21. Thank you for your attention! http://resource.actmalaria.net