The new Papers Past: an international collaboration between New Zealand, India, Germany, and the United States

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to discuss international collaboration on the Papers Past historic newspaper digitisation project, with particular focus on how to work together across four countries for a successful outcome.Design methodology approach - The paper outlines the stages of the project and provides project perspectives from all the partners. Concludes with lessons learned.Findings - The article confirms that clear communication and requirements are essential to any collaborative project.Originality value - This study provides insight into how to overcome the difficulties of working collaboratively on projects across different countries and cultures.