Course Details

Mastering DSpace 8: A Comprehensive Training Course for Digital Libraries and Repositories

INTRODUCTION

Unlock the power of DSpace 8, the leading open-source platform, with this comprehensive training course designed to equip you with the skills to build, manage, and leverage robust digital libraries, institutional repositories, and effective document management systems. This comprehensive DSpace 8 training course will empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and leverage digital libraries, repositories, and document management systems, contributing to enhanced knowledge sharing and preservation within your organization or institution.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is ideal for individuals and teams responsible for managing, developing, and utilizing digital repositories, including:

• Librarians and Information Professionals: Seeking to implement and manage digital libraries and institutional repositories.
• Repository Managers and Administrators: Tasked with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of DSpace platforms.
• Researchers and Academics: Interested in understanding how to leverage repositories for scholarly communication and data management.
• IT Professionals and Developers: Involved in the technical aspects of DSpace deployment, customization, and integration.
• Government and Organizational Staff: Managing internal knowledge bases and document management systems.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts and architecture of DSpace 8.
• Install and configure a DSpace 8 instance.
• Manage users, groups, and access permissions within DSpace 8.
• Create and manage Communities and Collections to organize digital content.
• Master the item submission process, including metadata management and file handling.
• Configure and customize metadata schemas and submission workflows.
• Implement and manage access control policies and embargoes.
• Utilize DSpace 8's search and discovery functionalities effectively.
• Understand basic administrative tasks, including system monitoring and maintenance.
• Explore advanced features and customization options in DSpace 8.

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to DSpace 8 - Concepts, Architecture, and Installation

• Understanding Digital Libraries, Repositories, and Document Management Systems.
• Exploring the features and benefits of DSpace 8.
• Delving into the DSpace 8 architecture (Backend and Frontend components).
• Planning and preparing for DSpace 8 installation.
• Step-by-step guide to installing DSpace 8.
• Initial configuration and setup of the DSpace 8 environment.

Module 2: User and Access Management in DSpace 8

• Understanding user roles and permissions within DSpace 8.
• Creating and managing user accounts.
• Organizing users into groups and assigning permissions.
• Implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Managing access control policies for Communities, Collections, and Items.

Module 3: Organizing Content - Communities and Collections

• Understanding the hierarchical structure of DSpace 8 (Communities and Collections).
• Creating and managing Communities to represent organizational units.
• Creating and managing Collections to group related digital content.
• Configuring Collection-specific settings and policies.
• Best practices for organizing content within DSpace 8.

Module 4: Mastering Item Submission and Metadata Management

• Understanding the item submission workflow in DSpace 8.
• Exploring different submission interfaces and options.
• Working with metadata schemas (e.g., Dublin Core, custom schemas).
• Adding and editing metadata during the submission process.
• Managing files (bitstreams) associated with items.
• Implementing versioning and updating items.

Module 5: Configuring Metadata and Submission Workflows

• Customizing metadata schemas to meet specific needs.
• Designing and configuring submission forms.
• Implementing controlled vocabularies and authority control.
• Understanding and configuring workflow processes for item approval.
• Managing tasks and roles within the workflow.

Module 6: Access Control, Embargoes, and Licensing

• Implementing access restrictions on items and bitstreams.
• Managing embargo periods and release dates.
• Understanding and applying different licensing options (e.g., Creative Commons).
• Setting up withdrawal and reinstatement policies.
• Ensuring compliance with copyright and intellectual property rights.

Module 7: Searching, Discovery, and User Engagement

• Understanding DSpace 8's search and browse functionalities.
• Configuring search indexing and ranking.
• Customizing the discovery interface.
• Exploring advanced search options and filters.
• Implementing features to enhance user engagement (e.g., notifications, statistics).

Module 8: Administration, Maintenance, and Advanced Topics

• Performing essential administrative tasks (e.g., backups, log monitoring).
• Managing the Bitstream Format Registry.
• Understanding basic system configuration and performance tuning.
• Exploring DSpace 8's REST API for integration with other systems.
• Introduction to basic customization options and theming.
• Troubleshooting common issues and accessing community support.

• CERTIFICATION
• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate
• TRAINING VENUE
• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.
• AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION
• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request
• TERMS OF PAYMENT
• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com