Category Archives: dSPace

Unit 12: pre-installed VM versus DIY

I think the question here is really: what skills are really needed in a librarian working in digital collections? That is not easy to answer, because libraries vary so much in terms of staff size, budget, and training. I certainly … Continue reading

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Unit 11: Repository Software Homepages – an assessment

A repository software package’s homepage ought to be attractive, clear, and inspire the users’ confidence.  Some of these homepages do that better than others; but they are also geared toward very different audiences. In general I think each site is … Continue reading

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Unit 6 – DSpace Install notes and comments

I was able to install and configure DSpace with no problems; I understood most of the steps although I’m glad Bruce has them spelled out so clearly for us!If I understood the process correctly, we followed these steps: We set … Continue reading

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DuraSpace | Open technologies for durable digital content

DuraSpace | Open technologies for durable digital content. This is the home page of the non-profit organization that runs DSpace and Fedora Commons. I wanted to link it here for future reference.

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