Help the DuraSpace Community Build Their Knowledge Base:
Research and Writing Projects
This is a list of projects that have been identified to produce something useful for the DuraSpace community. They are either identified by DuraSpace staff or a member of one of our community groups. The person who lists the project describes what is intended, what knowledge or skills may be required and agrees to the be mentor who works with the volunteer who takes on the project. These projects may be appropriate for students doing practicum projects or for library, archive or other professionals who are interested in expanding their skills and experiences. All of the projects identified are a helpful way to contribute back to the DuraSpace open source community.
The details of the project can be negotiated. The person who lists the project has agreed to be the mentor for whoever takes it on. If you are a student who would like to do one of these projects in conjunction with your program, be aware that details must be worked out among your advisor, the mentor and yourself.
Click on each project below for more information.
- Create a tutorial that explains how to create a digital version of a document in a Fedora repository.
- Create a tutorial that explains how to create a collection of cultural images in a Fedora repository.
- Assist the DSpace community with a mapping project for all DSpace instances.
- Perform a usability/user interface study for the DSpace community's wiki.
