The Resource Management Agency of SADiLaR distributes both proprietary and open-source data. All data is subject to acceptance of licensing agreements. Available data can be obtained with the following procedure:
Resources available at the RMA can be used for research projects, software development or educational purposes, depending on the licensing agreement that you use.
SADiLaR also provides the facility for distributing both metadata and resources from third-party data providers. Resources can either be submitted to the Language Resource Index, where only metadata is provided for the resource(s), or to the Language Resource Catalogue, from where the data will be distributed. Both the Language Resource Index and Language Resource Catalogue require a minimum amount of metadata in order for the data to be integrated into the RMA’s repository. Currently only persons associated with established research or educational institutions, registered with eduGain (South Africa/International), are allowed to submit resources directly to the repository. If you want to deposit a resource, but are not associated with one of these institutions, please contact us to organise temporary access to the submission procedure.
Prior to distribution, all resources will firstly be evaluated to ensure the following conditions are met:
If resources are rejected for inclusion in the Language Resource Catalogue, the item will still be listed in the Language Resource Index, with all relevant metadata.
Steps to submit resources:
Once these steps have been performed, the item will be reviewed and submitted to the Repository for distribution.
If you experience any issues with the submission process, please contact us through the Contact Us section or by sending an email to support@sadilar.org
[1] Data that is another format will also be considered, but may cause a delay in the distribution process, as further checks and documentation may be required.