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Course Outline
Introduction to DSpace and Its Capabilities
- Understanding what DSpace is
- Architecture of DSpace 7+: backend, frontend, and REST APIs
- Structure and workflow of repositories (communities, collections, items, metadata)
- Key features, functionalities, and practical use cases
- Overview of user and administrative interfaces
Installing and Configuring DSpace 7+
- Infrastructure prerequisites (database, servers, dependencies)
- Installing the backend (DSpace REST API) and frontend (Angular UI)
- Initial configurations and system parameters
- Basic customization options (language, appearance, permissions)
- Best practices for deploying in a production environment
Managing, Using, and Monitoring DSpace 7+
- Handling communities, collections, and items
- User roles, permissions, and access control
- Importing and exporting data and metadata (Batch Import, CSV, etc.)
- System monitoring and log management
- Strategies for backup and data recovery
- System updates and environment maintenance
Creating Customizations and Plugins
- Development architecture of DSpace 7+
- Frontend customization (Angular UI, layout, branding, themes)
- Backend customization (REST API, services, events)
- Developing new components, extensions, and plugins
- Best practices for DSpace development
Integrating with Other Tools and Systems
- Integrating with LDAP, SAML, and other authentication systems
- Connecting 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.)
- Process automation and interoperability
Best Practices for Managing Digital Repositories
- Metadata policies and digital preservation strategies
- Effective structuring of communities and collections
- Rights management and licensing (Creative Commons, etc.)
- Accessibility, usability, and SEO considerations for repositories
- Security and scalability strategies for repository management
Support, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- Diagnosing and resolving common issues
- Performance monitoring and system optimization
- Upgrade planning and version management
- Documentation and change management
- Technical support procedures for internal and external users
Summary and Next Steps
- Recap of deployment, customization, and integration workflows
- Access to ongoing community support and the DSpace roadmap
- Recommended next steps for team skill-building and repository enhancement
Requirements
- Familiarity with web applications and server environments
- Experience with the Linux command-line interface and database systems
- Understanding of fundamental software development practices
Target Audience
- System administrators and repository managers
- IT staff in libraries and digital repository teams
- Developers involved in customizing or integrating DSpace environments
28 Hours
