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The DSpace Committers Group =E2=80=93 named because they are authorized = to "commit" change to the code repository =E2=80=93 have ultimate responsib= ility for the shape of the DSpace software, as well as its architecture and= design going forward. They can apply code changes contributed by the large= r DSpace development community to the open source platform.
A list of the current members of the committers group can be seen at DSpaceContributors
New committers may be nominated by anyone in the DSpace Community at any= time. You can even nominate yourself.
For more hints/tips on nominating someone (or yourself) for Committershi= p, please see Committer N= ominations
The standard invitation email reads:
Dear XX= XX, On behalf of all the DSpace committers, I would like to extend to you an invitation to join the group. Your work on DSpace indicates an abiding interest in the platform, and we all feel you would be a valuable addition to our team. Being a committer means participating in the evolution of the platform, typically by making changes to the source code, or managing the integration of contributions made by the community at large. But it also means having a voice and a vote on technical, administrative and release management issues, providing your expertise and guidance on the lists, organizing testing, etc. We are mindful of the fact that no one is being paid to do this, and no specific time commitment is required or expected; in fact we *do* expect that one's involvement will fluctuate over time with job duties. Nor is there any specified term of office - one's job responsibilities may change over time, and so one's ability to devote time to DSpace. We ask that you seriously consider this offer, and hope that you will accept it! Sincerely, The DSpace Committers Group