Changes yet to be made: insert links to: How-to guides in relevant chapters, Manakin stuff in relevant chapter

What is DSpace?

What is DSpace?

Example of DSpace home page - using the default user interface (JSP) at the University of Zimbabwe (left) and using the customizable XML User Interface (Manakin) and a customized header at the University of Hawaii (right).

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Because DSpace is a turnkey repository application it may be deployed "out“out-of-the-box" box” as an institutional repository. The majority of DSpace users do little to no customization of the application beyond adding local branding.  DSpace allows you to:

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• Preserve reusable teaching materials that you can use with course management systems
• Store examples of students' students’ projects (with the students' students’ permission)
• Showcase students' students’ theses (again with permission)
• Keep track of your own publications/bibliography

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• RSP's Repository Software Survey
• DSpace or Fedora: Which One Should I Choose?

Repository Planning Guidance 

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