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Duration 28 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to DSpace and Its Capabilities
- Overview of DSpace
- DSpace 7+ architecture: backend, frontend, and REST APIs
- Repository workflows and structures (communities, collections, items, metadata)
- Key features, functionalities, and typical use cases
- Overview of user and administrative interfaces
Installation and Configuration of DSpace 7+
- Infrastructure requirements (databases, servers, dependencies)
- Installing the backend (DSpace REST API) and frontend (Angular UI)
- Initial system configurations and parameter settings
- Basic customization options (language, appearance, permissions)
- Best practices for deploying in a production environment
Administration, Usage, and Monitoring of DSpace 7+
- Managing communities, collections, and items
- User roles, permissions, and access control mechanisms
- Importing and exporting data and metadata (Batch Import, CSV, etc.)
- System monitoring and log management
- Backup protocols and data recovery strategies
- System updates and ongoing environment maintenance
Developing Customizations and Plugins
- DSpace 7+ development architecture
- Frontend customization (Angular UI, layout, branding, themes)
- Backend customization (REST API, services, events)
- Creating new components, extensions, and plugins
- Best practices for DSpace development
Integration with Other Tools and Systems
- Integration with LDAP, SAML, and other authentication systems
- Connecting DSpace to external platforms (library systems, CRIS, data repositories, etc.)
- Consuming and exposing DSpace REST APIs
- Integration with indexing, search, and metrics tools (Solr, Google Scholar, etc.)
- Process automation and interoperability
Best Practices for Managing Digital Repositories
- Metadata policies and digital preservation strategies
- Effective structuring of communities and collections
- Rights management and licensing (Creative Commons, etc.)
- Accessibility, usability, and SEO for repositories
- Security and scalability strategies for repository management
Support, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- Diagnosing and resolving common issues
- Performance monitoring and system optimization
- Upgrade planning and version management
- Documentation and change management
- Technical support procedures for internal and external users
Summary and Next Steps
- Recap of deployment, customization, and integration workflows
- Ongoing community support and DSpace roadmap
- Recommended next steps for team skill-building and repository enhancement
Requirements
- A solid understanding of web applications and server environments
- Practical experience with Linux command-line interfaces and database systems
- Familiarity with fundamental software development principles
Target Audience
- System administrators and repository managers
- Library IT staff and digital repository teams
- Developers responsible for customizing or integrating DSpace environments
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 6400 € + VAT*
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