DSpace is a free and open source repository software package, generally used for creating and managing repositories of digital content. DSpace is very useful as an Institutional Repository. DSpace is developed by joint efforts between MIT and HP Labs. Currently, DuraSpace leads the updates and enhancements of DSpace software. Basically, DSpace is a digital archival system which has the best features of content management systems and document management systems. DSpace is used for long-term storage, access and preservation of digital content. It runs on operating systems such as Linux, Ubuntu, Solaris, Windows and Unix. Important features of DSpace: Free and open source software Completely customizable repository to fit user needs Manage and preserve all format of digital content Apache SOLR based search for metadata and full text contents UTF-8 Support Interface available in many languages Granular group based access control, allowing setting permissions down to the level of individual files Optimized for Google Scholar indexing Integration with systems like BASE, CORE, OpenAIRE, Unpaywall and WorldCat User Interface available in JSPUI and XMLUI REST APIs available for integration with other applications Read more
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Outline: Getting ready for DSpace Installation: Hardware requirements for DSpace System Update Create new system user - dspace Installation of openjdk 8 Installation of git, maven a..
Outline: DSpace Installation on Ubuntu Linux OS: Download DSpace source code Set Sever configurations Set Database configurations Build DSpace source code DSpace installation Create..
Outline: Email configuration for DSpace: Need of Email settings SMTP Services Configuration of Email settings in dspace.cfg file -mail.server -mail credentials ..
Outline: Customization of DSpace Home page: Sections of Home page Changing logos - Navigation bar logo - Banner logo Properties of logos Edit Messages.Properties file Edi..
Outline: User Registration in DSpace: Email verification of anonymous user User registration Edit user profile Roles in DSpace - EPerson - Administrator - Anonymous..
Outline: Managing DSpace user accounts: Manage EPersons - Register EPerson - Edit EPerson - Delete EPerson Groups in DSpace Authority of Groups Default and Custom G..
Outline: Create Community and Sub-community in DSpace: Community in DSpace Community Metadata Manage Community - Create Community - Edit Community - Delete Community Admi..
Outline: Item Submission in DSpace: Item in DSpace Metadata for Item Item submission -Enter Metadata -File upload for Item -Verify uploaded files -Verify metadata -Dis..
Outline: Item Review in DSpace: Need for Item review Task Pool of Reviewer Accept Task Item Review Options -Accept Item -Reject Item -Edit Metadata -Return Task to Pool ..
Outline: Create Collection in DSpace: Collection in DSpace Collection Metadata Item Submission Workflow Manage Collection - Create Collection - Edit Collection - Delete Colle..
Outline: Batch Import of items: Batch import methodology SAFBuilder SAF file structure Set up SAFBuilder Metadata in CSV format Create SAF file for Items Upload SAF file in the Col..