Heather Greer Klein is the DSpace Product Manager

March 6, 2019By InfoDSpace, Uncategorized

DuraSpace is pleased to announce that Heather Greer Klein has taken on temporary, part-time responsibilities as the DSpace 7 Product Manager. In this role, Heather will work closely with the DSpace Technical Lead, DSpace Governance, and DSpace 7 working groups to manage the Preview and Beta releases of DSpace 7. Ms. Greer Klein will also … Read More

Register Today: “DSpace Docker for Repository Managers: Running Any Version of DSpace from your Desktop” Webinar

February 28, 2019By InfoDSpace, Uncategorized

DuraSpace presents a Community Webinar, DSpace Docker for Repository Managers: Running Any Version of DSpace from your Desktop On Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM ET (convert to your timezone), join Terry Brady, Georgetown University Library and Pascal Becker, The Library Code, when they present, “DSpace Docker for Repository Managers: Running Any Version of DSpace … Read More

Call for Expressions of Interest in Hosting the Annual Open Repositories Conference in 2021

February 26, 2019By InfoDSpace, Uncategorized

The Open Repositories Steering Committee seeks Expressions of Interest (EoI) from candidate host organizations for the 2021 Open Repositories Annual Conference series. Proposals from the Americas will be given first consideration. The Open Repositories Steering Committee is accepting Expressions of Interest (EoI) to host the OR2021 conference until April 30th, 2019. Shortlisted sites will be … Read More

UPDATE: LYRASIS and DuraSpace Intent to Merge

February 12, 2019By InfoDSpace, Uncategorized

On January 24, 2019 LYRASIS and DuraSpace announced their intent to merge, to form a robust new home for Community-Supported Programs and Services. Since then the Boards and staffs of LYRASIS and DuraSpace have been engaged in a due diligence fact-finding process aimed at gathering and synthesizing feedback from stakeholders to aid in leadership’s decision-making. … Read More

WEBINAR: LYRASIS and DuraSpace Town Hall Meeting

February 11, 2019By InfoDSpace, Uncategorized, VIVO

The LYRASIS and DuraSpace Boards announced their “Intent to Merge” the two organizations on January 24, 2019. Both the LYRASIS and DuraSpace Boards are currently in the due diligence phase to investigate the merger, and want to include their communities to discuss the future, answer questions and share feedback. Join us for a Town Hall … Read More

Amplifying Impact: LYRASIS and DuraSpace Announce Intent to Merge

January 23, 2019By InfoDSpace, Uncategorized, VIVO

LYRASIS and DuraSpace announce their intent to merge, forming a robust new home for Community-Supported Programs and Services. LYRASIS, an innovative full-service technology and services nonprofit, and DuraSpace, which specializes in open source technologies, plan to join their world-class 501(c)(3) nonprofit teams in 2019. LYRASIS is a recognized leader in building and delivering solutions to … Read More

DSpace Anwendertreffen 2019–Call for Participation

January 21, 2019By InfoDSpace, Uncategorized

From Pascal-Nicolas Becker, The Library Code GmbH (German version below) The DSpace Anwendertreffen 2019 will take place at the University of Bamberg, on Thursday, 11th April 2019 and Friday, 12th April 2019. It is organized by the University Library of Bamberg and The Library Code GmbH. This meeting is about informal exchange between DSpace users, … Read More

Impact of Plan S Implementation Guidelines on DSpace Repositories

December 18, 2018By InfoDSpace, Uncategorized

From Atmire Atmire reflections on the requirements for Plan S compliant Open Access repositories. Coalition S recently released guidance on the implementation of Plan S, an initiative by European funders to make full and immediate Open Access a reality by 2020. Very specifically, this guidance contains section 10.2 – Requirements for Plan S compliant Open Access … Read More

Happy Holidays From DuraSpace

December 17, 2018By InfoDSpace, Uncategorized, VIVO

As 2018 draws to a close all of us here at DuraSpace wish our friends and colleagues near and far the happiest of holiday seasons, and extend warm wishes for a prosperous and healthy new year. We are grateful for your continued interest in and support of our shared goal of preserving and providing access … Read More