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Duration 28 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to DSpace and Its Capabilities
- Overview of DSpace.
- DSpace 7+ architecture: backend, frontend, and REST APIs.
- Repository structure and workflow (communities, collections, items, metadata).
- Core features, functions, and typical use cases.
- Overview of user and administrative interfaces.
Installation and Configuration of DSpace 7+
- Infrastructure prerequisites (databases, servers, dependencies).
- Deploying the backend (DSpace REST API) and frontend (Angular UI).
- Initial system settings and parameter configuration.
- Basic customization (language, visual design, permissions).
- Best practices for deploying in production environments.
Management, Usage, and Monitoring of DSpace 7+
- Oversight of communities, collections, and individual items.
- User roles, permission sets, and access control mechanisms.
- Data and metadata import/export processes (Batch Import, CSV, etc.).
- System monitoring and log administration.
- Backup strategies and data recovery procedures.
- System updates and ongoing environment maintenance.
Development of Customizations and Plugins
- DSpace 7+ development architecture.
- Frontend customization (Angular UI, layout, branding, themes).
- Backend customization (REST API, services, event handling).
- Creating new components, extensions, and plugins.
- Best practices for DSpace development workflows.
Integration with Other Tools and Systems
- Linking with LDAP, SAML, and other authentication frameworks.
- Connecting DSpace to external platforms (library systems, CRIS, data repositories, etc.).
- Utilizing and exposing DSpace REST APIs.
- Integration with indexing, search, and metrics tools (Solr, Google Scholar, etc.).
- Workflow automation and interoperability enhancements.
Best Practices for Managing Digital Repositories
- Metadata standards and digital preservation strategies.
- Effective organization of communities and collections.
- Rights management and licensing (Creative Commons, etc.).
- Accessibility, usability, and SEO considerations for repositories.
- Security and scalability approaches for repository administration.
Support, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- Diagnosing and resolving common operational issues.
- Performance tracking and system optimization.
- Upgrade planning and version control.
- Documentation and change management protocols.
- Technical support workflows for internal and external users.
Summary and Future Directions
- Review of deployment, customization, and integration workflows.
- Community support resources and the DSpace roadmap.
- Recommended steps for team skill development and repository improvement.
Requirements
- A solid grasp of web applications and server environments.
- Hands-on experience with Linux command-line interfaces and database systems.
- Working knowledge of fundamental software development workflows.
Target Audience
- System administrators and repository overseers.
- Library IT personnel and digital repository teams.
- Developers tasked with customizing or integrating DSpace environments.
