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Notes on improvements:
-need to insert lefthand links: demo, documentation, assumptions page, others?
-pictures/screen shots ok? others?
-diagram revisions in process - should we re-title this "How does DSpace work" - still need to create a Prezi for it (script from footnotes? All About DSpace webinar? other sources?)
--https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/DSDOC/Functional+Overview
--Stuart tutorials
-hungry for more section added - any other links and references? do we want this section to be a distinct yellow color box?
--semantics of the TOC
-themable and customizable look and feel screen shots - demo site? MIT,
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In this chapter you will learn
Example of a DSpace repository
DSpace is an open source repository application that allows you to capture, store, index, preserve and distribute your digital material including text, video, audio and data. DSpace provides a way to manage your materials and publications in a professionally maintained repository to give them greater visibility and accessibility over time.
There are over 1000 digital repositories worldwide using the DSpace application for a variety of digital archiving needs. DSpace is most often used as an institutional repository - a platform that provides access to research output, scholarly publications, library collections, and more.
It has three main roles:
The DSpace application has many customizable features and tools for managing digital content, enabling digital preservation and providing accessibility to your materials. As an open source application, there is a very active community of developers, researchers and users worldwide that contribute their expertise to enhance the DSpace application.
DSpace can be used to store any type of digital materials, including:
Example of DSpace's built-in organizational structure of Communities and Collections.
Because DSpace is a turnkey repository application it may be deployed "out-of-the-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:
Additionally, DSpace allows institutional repositories to:
At a very high level, DSpace looks like this: (need new image) w/o 1-7 details)
Need more general information before moving any further? Below is a list of materials that can help you learn more about DSpace.
General DSpace Information
Comparing/Evaluating Software Options
Repository Planning Guidance
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