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Duration 28 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to DSpace and Its Capabilities
- Definition and scope of DSpace
- DSpace 7+ architecture: backend, frontend, and REST APIs
- Repository workflows and structure (communities, collections, items, metadata)
- Primary features, functionalities, and applicable use cases
- Overview of user and administrative interfaces
Installing and Configuring DSpace 7+
- Infrastructure requirements (database, servers, dependencies)
- Deployment of the backend (DSpace REST API) and frontend (Angular UI)
- Initial setup and system parameter configuration
- Basic personalization (language, visual appearance, access permissions)
- Best practices for deploying in production environments
Administering, Utilizing, and Monitoring DSpace 7+
- Oversight of communities, collections, and individual items
- User roles, permissions, and access control management
- Data and metadata import/export processes (Batch Import, CSV, etc.)
- System monitoring and log administration
- Backup protocols and data recovery strategies
- Maintaining system updates and environment stability
Creating Customizations and Plugins
- Development architecture of DSpace 7+
- Frontend personalization (Angular UI, layout, branding, themes)
- Backend modification (REST API, services, events)
- Building new components, extensions, and plugins
- Best practices for DSpace development
Integrating DSpace with Other Tools and Systems
- Integration with LDAP, SAML, and other authentication frameworks
- Linking DSpace to external platforms (library systems, CRIS, data repositories, etc.)
- Consuming and exposing DSpace REST APIs
- Integration with indexing, search, and metrics tools (Solr, Google Scholar, etc.)
- Automating processes and ensuring interoperability
Best Practices for Managing Digital Repositories
- Metadata policies and strategies for digital preservation
- Effective organization of communities and collections
- Rights management and licensing (Creative Commons, etc.)
- Enhancing accessibility, usability, and SEO for repositories
- Strategies for security and scalability in repository management
Support, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- Identifying and resolving common system issues
- Performance tracking and system optimization
- Planning upgrades and managing versions
- Documentation and change management processes
- Technical support procedures for internal and external users
Summary and Future Steps
- Review of deployment, customization, and integration workflows
- Ongoing community support and the DSpace roadmap
- Recommended next steps for team skill development and repository improvement
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of web applications and server environments
- Proficiency with Linux command-line interfaces and database systems
- Knowledge of basic software development practices
Intended Audience
- System administrators and repository managers
- Library IT personnel and digital repository teams
- Developers customizing or integrating DSpace environments
