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Duration 28 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to DSpace and Its Capabilities
- Understanding what DSpace is
- DSpace 7+ architecture: exploring the backend, frontend, and REST APIs
- Understanding repository workflows and structure (communities, collections, items, and metadata)
- Reviewing key features, functionalities, and typical use cases
- An overview of user and administrative interfaces
Installing and Configuring DSpace 7+
- Assessing infrastructure requirements (databases, servers, and dependencies)
- Installing the backend (DSpace REST API) and frontend (Angular UI)
- Setting up initial configurations and system parameters
- Implementing basic customizations (language, appearance, and permissions)
- Following best practices for deploying in production environments
Administering, Utilizing, and Monitoring DSpace 7+
- Managing communities, collections, and items
- Handling user roles, permissions, and access controls
- Importing and exporting data and metadata (e.g., Batch Import, CSV)
- Monitoring the system and managing logs
- Implementing backup and data recovery strategies
- Performing system updates and maintaining the environment
Developing Customizations and Plugins
- Understanding the DSpace 7+ development architecture
- Customizing the frontend (Angular UI, layout, branding, and themes)
- Customizing the backend (REST API, services, and events)
- Creating new components, extensions, and plugins
- Adhering to best practices in DSpace development
Integrating with Other Tools and Systems
- Connecting DSpace with LDAP, SAML, and other authentication systems
- Linking DSpace to external platforms (library systems, CRIS, data repositories, etc.)
- Consuming and exposing DSpace REST APIs
- Integrating with indexing, search, and metrics tools (e.g., Solr, Google Scholar)
- Automating processes and ensuring interoperability
Best Practices for Managing Digital Repositories
- Defining metadata policies and digital preservation strategies
- Structuring communities and collections effectively
- Managing rights and licensing (e.g., Creative Commons)
- Enhancing accessibility, usability, and SEO for repositories
- Implementing security and scalability strategies for repository management
Support, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- Diagnosing and resolving common technical issues
- Monitoring performance and optimizing the system
- Planning upgrades and managing versions
- Maintaining documentation and change management processes
- Handling technical support for internal and external users
Summary and Future Directions
- Reviewing deployment, customization, and integration workflows
- Exploring ongoing community support and the DSpace roadmap
- Identifying recommended next steps for team skill development and repository enhancement
Requirements
- A solid understanding of web applications and server environments
- Experience working with Linux command-line interfaces and database systems
- Familiarity with fundamental software development practices
Target Audience
- System administrators and repository managers
- Library IT staff and digital repository teams
- Developers specializing in customizing or integrating DSpace environments
