EG-EK-11
Education & Growth
Education & Knowledge
CORE
Excellence
v2.9.7
Digital library / open access
Evaluates the commitment to disseminating authentic ʿIlm (knowledge) through a public digital library. This serves as a vital act of Tablīgh (conveying the message) and Sadaqa Jāriyah (continuous charity), extending the organization's educational impact to a global audience and empowering stakeholders with reliable, accessible Islamic resources. By removing barriers to learning, this open access approach fulfills the Maqasid (higher objectives) of Hifz al-ʿAql (preservation of intellect) and Nashr al-ʿIlm (spreading knowledge) for the broader Ummah (community).
Assessment Questions
- Does the organization maintain a publicly accessible digital library without registration barriers?
- Is there a formal editorial board of qualified scholars (with defined credentials) that meets quarterly to approve content?
- Can the organization demonstrate >90% compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA and provide evidence of an annual accessibility audit?
- Is there a comprehensive rights register documenting clearance for 100% of the library items?
- Does the organization use privacy-preserving analytics and have a published privacy notice/cookie control compliant with UK GDPR?
- Are backups tested regularly (RPO < 24h) and is there a documented information security procedure?
- How does the organization measure the impact of the library beyond simple counts (e.g., search success, geographic reach)?
Evidence Requirements
- URL to the public-facing digital library.
- Terms of Reference for the Editorial Board and minutes from the last 2 quarterly meetings.
- Digital Library Policy (approved by Trustees) covering scope, rights, privacy, and security.
- Rights Register sample and Takedown Policy.
- Accessibility Statement and most recent Audit Report.
- Privacy Notice and DPIA (if applicable).
- Information Security Procedure including backup logs/test results.
- Quarterly KPI dashboard showing usage, metadata completeness, and compliance stats.
Scoring Guidelines
| Level | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5/5 | Exemplary: All Essential & Important requirements met. >90% accessibility pass rate, 100% metadata completeness, quarterly editorial meetings, annual independent audit. |
| 4 | 4/5 | Proficient: All Essential requirements met. Basic lifecycle management, rights register active, accessibility statement published. |
| 3 | 3/5 | Developing: Core infrastructure exists. Governance is informal. Gaps in accessibility (e.g., captions) or rights documentation. |
| 2 | 2/5 | Basic: Static links only. No formal governance, rights register, or accessibility compliance. |
| 1 | 1/5 | None: No public resources or resources are gated behind paywalls/registration. |
Discussion (1)
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2026-03-07 12:06:43.303541
📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Full import from mizan-297.json
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