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Duration 28 hours
Course Outline
Understanding DSpace and Its Capabilities
- Defining the scope of DSpace.
- Exploring the DSpace 7+ architecture: backend, frontend, and REST APIs.
- Analyzing the workflow and structure of repositories, including communities, collections, items, and metadata.
- Reviewing key features, functionalities, and practical use cases.
- Examining the user and administrative interfaces.
Deploying and Configuring DSpace 7+
- Assessing infrastructure requirements such as databases, servers, and dependencies.
- Installing the backend (DSpace REST API) and frontend (Angular UI).
- Setting initial configurations and system parameters.
- Implementing basic customizations for language, appearance, and permissions.
- Applying best practices for deployment in production environments.
Managing, Utilizing, and Monitoring DSpace 7+
- Oversight of communities, collections, and items.
- Configuring user roles, permissions, and access control.
- Handling data and metadata imports and exports via Batch Import, CSV, and other methods.
- Implementing system monitoring and log management protocols.
- Establishing backup and data recovery strategies.
- Maintaining system updates and the overall environment.
Building Customizations and Plugins
- Reviewing the DSpace 7+ development architecture.
- Customizing the frontend (Angular UI), including layout, branding, and themes.
- Modifying the backend (REST API, services, and events).
- Creating new components, extensions, and plugins.
- Adhering to best practices in DSpace development.
Connecting with External Tools and Systems
- Integrating with LDAP, SAML, and other authentication systems.
- Linking DSpace to external platforms such as library systems, CRIS, and data repositories.
- Utilizing and exposing DSpace REST APIs.
- Integrating with indexing, search, and metrics tools like Solr and Google Scholar.
- Implementing process automation and interoperability standards.
Best Practices for Digital Repository Management
- Developing metadata policies and digital preservation strategies.
- Structuring communities and collections effectively.
- Managing rights and licensing, including Creative Commons standards.
- Enhancing accessibility, usability, and SEO for repositories.
- Strategizing security and scalability for repository operations.
Support, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- Diagnosing and resolving common system issues.
- Monitoring performance and optimizing system resources.
- Planning upgrades and managing versions.
- Maintaining documentation and managing changes.
- Executing technical support procedures for internal and external users.
Conclusion and Future Directions
- Reviewing workflows for deployment, customization, and integration.
- Discussing ongoing community support and the DSpace roadmap.
- Identifying recommended next steps for team skill development and repository improvement.
Requirements
- A solid grasp of web applications and server environments.
- Practical experience with Linux command-line interfaces and database systems.
- Knowledge of fundamental software development methodologies.
Target Audience
- System administrators and repository managers.
- Library IT personnel and digital repository teams.
- Developers engaged in customizing or integrating DSpace environments.
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