DSpace
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.
