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Duration 28 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to DSpace and Its Core Capabilities
- Defining DSpace and its purpose
- Architecture of DSpace 7+: backend, frontend, and REST APIs
- Workflow and organizational structure of repositories (communities, collections, items, metadata)
- Principal features, functionalities, and typical use cases
- Overview of user and administrative interfaces
Installation and Configuration of DSpace 7+
- Infrastructure prerequisites (database, servers, dependencies)
- Installing the backend (DSpace REST API) and frontend (Angular UI)
- Initial setup and system parameter configuration
- Basic customization (language, visual appearance, permissions)
- Best practices for deploying in a production environment
Administration, Usage, and Monitoring of DSpace 7+
- Managing communities, collections, and items
- User roles, permissions, and access control mechanisms
- Importing and exporting data and metadata (via Batch Import, CSV, etc.)
- System monitoring and log management
- Backup procedures and data recovery strategies
- System updates and ongoing environment maintenance
Development of Customizations and Plugins
- Understanding the development architecture of DSpace 7+
- Frontend customization (Angular UI, layout, branding, themes)
- Backend customization (REST API, services, event handling)
- Building new components, extensions, and plugins
- Best practices for DSpace development
Integration 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.)
- Automating processes and ensuring interoperability
Best Practices for Managing Digital Repositories
- Metadata policies and digital preservation strategies
- Effective structuring of communities and collections
- Rights management and licensing (e.g., Creative Commons)
- Accessibility, usability, and SEO 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
- Ongoing community support and the DSpace roadmap
- Recommended next steps for team skill-building and repository enhancement
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of web applications and server environments
- Practical experience with Linux command-line interfaces and database systems
- Proficiency in basic software development workflows
Target Audience
- System administrators and repository managers
- Library IT personnel and digital repository teams
- Developers engaged in customizing or integrating DSpace environments
