Digital repository - DSpace

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DSpace data repository description

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What is DSpace?

DSpace is a globally popular digital repository management system used by thousands of organizations and trusted by many global institutions. In more than 20 years of its existence, DSpace has undergone significant development and has become a robust tool that meets all the requirements for a high-quality digital repository. Thanks to its functionalities and possibilities, DSpace becomes an ideal tool for integration with various initiatives and standards that support access to digital content. It also offers a modern user environment that can be customized based on the specific requirements of the organization.

DSpace can be effectively used not only as a publication, but also as a data repository. This flexibility allows organizations to store, manage and share not only scientific and research publications, but also data files, thereby supporting open science and increasing the visibility of research results. DSpace thus provides a comprehensive solution for academic and research institutions that need to effectively manage a wide range of digital content.

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Key benefits of the DSpace system:

One of the best

These advantages make the DSpace repository one of the best choices for organizations looking for a reliable and customizable repository system. 

  • Open-Source: Voľne dostupný a prispôsobiteľný individuálnym potrebám.
  • Innovation: As one of the few repository systems, it switched to a modern, graphical and user-friendly interface in 2023.
  • Flexibility: It allows you to store different types of digital content and then work with them.
  • Interoperability: It supports many standards for integration with other systems.
  • Security: It provides advanced tools for managing rights and access to content.
  • Community support: A dedicated community of developers and users who are constantly upgrading the system.

What will the DSpace system bring you?

Technologically, the DSpace system offers all functions for a reliable and long-term secure data storage with a modern interface for providers, editors and users looking for data.

  • Stable REST API: It enables easy integration and expansion, complex migration and import of data from various sources.
  • Persistent identifiers: It supports e.g. DOI, handle.
  • Configurability: It allows customization of the interface, e.g. for entering records.
  • Export flexibility: It supports various metadata profiles and formats.
  • Permissions management: Data access control.
  • Advanced search: In the metadata and the data itself.
  • Different login methods (AAI): It supports both local and federated methods.
10 years of experience

We have more than ten years of experience in the field of repositories and we are actively contributing to the development of the DSpace repository.

See what our clients say

Ing. Radka Tichá
University Library, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen
The cooperation with dataquest began due to the need to upgrade our current publication repository to DSpace7 and to install a new data repository. We greatly appreciated their prompt and professional approach, which was evident during the system upgrade. Thanks to this, the transition was smooth, completed within the agreed timeframe, and without significant complications. Based on our positive experience, we later established ongoing cooperation with dataquest for the management of both the digital and data repositories. We value the high-quality technical support and the flexible approach they offer when addressing our institution’s specific needs. Communication with their team is always responsive and professional, which significantly facilitates the day-to-day operation of the repository. We can confidently recommend dataquest s.r.o. to any institution looking for a reliable partner for repository management.
Mgr. Jitka Vencláková
University Library, Technical University of Liberec
The Technical University of Liberec collaborated with dataquest on the installation and modernization of our institutional DSpace repository. This collaboration involved a complete installation of a new DSpace version and a successful migration of data from the older version. The entire process was carried out with a high level of professionalism, precision, and sensitivity to the library's operational requirements. The migration went smoothly, with minimal impact on the availability of the system for end users. dataquest responded flexibly to our specific needs and provided us with the necessary technical support throughout all phases of the project. Thanks to this cooperation, the current version of the repository is significantly more stable and user-friendly, which is appreciated by both system administrators and academic users. Based on our experience, we can fully recommend dataquest as a reliable partner in the management and development of repository systems.
Mgr. Bc. Pavel Straňák, Ph.D.
Institute of Formal and Applied Linguistics, Charles University
The upgrade of the DSpace repository, which is part of the network of repositories used by the CLARIN community, was carried out in close cooperation with dataquest. The project required a combination of technical expertise and knowledge of specific repository requirements. dataquest contributed significantly with their DSpace expertise, solution proposals, and the implementation of several custom features. The collaboration was highly professional, resulting in a stable, feature-rich, and sustainable system.

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