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Why Choose DSpace?

DSpace has over 3,000 organizations that are currently using the DSpace software in a production or project environment. The most common use is by research libraries as an institutional repository, however there are many organizations using the software to host and manage subject based repositories, dataset repositories or media based repositories. DSpace is built to be flexible and customizable for any organization.

Free and open source

DSpace is free and open source. It is fully customizable, offers granular, group-based access control and is available in 22 languages.

Preserves all types of digital file formats

DSpace manages and preserves all types of digital file formats - from PDFs to image files (PNG, JPEG, etc.) to audio-video files (MPEG).

Integrates with a variety of services

DSpace integrates with a variety of external services, such as ORCID, OpenAIRE, ROR, and much more!

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DSpace is an open source software platform developed and supported by our user community, with the help and support of Lyrasis. The community welcomes your interest and participation.

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The primary way DSpace users discuss issues and communicate with one another is through the various mailing lists. The DSpace community has three very active mailing lists where you can meet other DSpace users and developers, learn more about the community and the software, get answers to technical questions, and hear of upcoming events.

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DSpace Members are leaders from universities, research and library organizations, and others, who have made a financial commitment to our open source programs. Members are partners in program governance, ensuring that DSpace continues to serve its global communities.

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Contribute Code or Other Efforts

The success of any open source program lies with the community contributing its collective energy, information, enthusiasm, and effort. There are many ways to contribute to DSpace — not just in writing code. There’s a role for everyone.

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Why Become a Member

Membership provides essential funding to advance DSpace’s program initiatives, continued development efforts and also provides critical support for staffing and operations. Your financial support is essential for the long-term sustainability of our community.

What DSpace Members Receive

DSpace membership can take many forms and no contribution is too small. Member benefits include exclusive rewards such as discounts on events and trainings, opportunities to join program Governance and much more.

How to Become a Member

Becoming a DSpace member is easy. Click below to find out more or reach out to us directly at dspace@lyrasis.org.

News

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DSpace Newsletter September 2026, Issue 15

The September 2026 issue of the DSpace newsletter is now available. If you would like to receive the newsletter, please subscribe (if you subscribe, Lyrasis will only send emails pertaining to the DSpace Community Newsletter). If we missed any news, please email...

4Science DSpace community contributions update August 2026

4Science DSpace community contributions update August 2026 Dear DSpace Community, We are happy to share a summary of the contributions that 4Science has delivered to the DSpace Community during July and August 2026. For all DSpace users, these improvements are...

4Science will attend the DSpace North America User meeting

4Science will attend the DSpace North America User meeting 4Science will attend the DSpace North America User meeting: There’s something really special about this community getting together in person, and the fact that it’s happening at Harvard’s Lamont Library, in...

Knowing your DSpace repository is healthy: introducing the health report

Knowing your DSpace repository is healthy: introducing the health report A successful upgrade is only the beginning of operating a reliable repository. In the weeks and months that follow, administrators still need a straightforward answer to an important question: is...

From Cayuse to DSpace: Australian Catholic University

From Cayuse to DSpace: Australian Catholic University Australian Catholic University replaced its Cayuse (formerly Haplo) institutional repository with Atmire’s Open Repository platform, completing a complex migration on schedule while giving repository staff greater...

University of Vermont migrates from Bepress Digital Commons to Atmire’s Open Repository

University of Vermont migrates from Bepress Digital Commons to Atmire's Open Repository With Atmire, UVM migrated ScholarWorks from Bepress Digital Commons to Open Repository. The new repository gives UVM a supported, flexible platform with room for local collection...

Qatar University moves QSpace to Atmire Open Repository

Qatar University moves QSpace to Atmire Open Repository Qatar University’s repository plays a central role in preserving and disseminating institutional knowledge. QSpace is described in public repository directories as a digital archive of the university’s...

Behind DSpace 10: Four Atmire developers and their contributions

Behind DSpace 10: Four Atmire developers and their contributions DSpace 10 brings a wide range of improvements to repository performance, accessibility, open access workflows, versioning, search, notifications, and day-to-day administration. Behind many of these...

DSpace repositories and REF 2029: why the institutional repository still matters

DSpace repositories and REF 2029: why the institutional repository still matters For UK institutions preparing for REF 2029, open access compliance is not a new topic. Many universities already have mature workflows involving CRIS systems, institutional repositories,...

PCG Academia Introduces DSpace One. One solution, perfectly tailored. One less problem to solve

PCG Academia Introduces DSpace One. One solution, perfectly tailored. One less problem to solve Setting up an institutional repository used to mean months of planning, configuration decisions that nobody wanted to own, and a dedicated IT team to keep it running....

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