Features and benefits of using repository software

Fine-grained access control Integrated data storage and full data API Federated structure: One can easily set up new instances with common search Complete catalogue system with easy-to-use Web interface and a powerful API Strong integration with third-party CMS like Drupal and WordPress Data visualisation and analytics Workflow support lets departments or groups manage and publish their own data Often provides more digital preservation tools or integration with such tools (file format validation/ verification, integrity checking, integration with antivirus software, etc) Often provides persistent URLs (handles, DOIs and/ or PURLs) for all digital content to help ensure longterm access Tends to follow latest library and archival best practices in relation to metadata (Dublin Core, MODS, METS, etc), digital preservation (OAIS, TRAC, PREMIS, etc), and interoperability (OAI-PMH, SWORD protocol, OAI-ORE, etc) Often better at long-term preservation and access of finished or published documents Scholarly communication Stores learning material and course ware Enables electronic publishing Manages collections of research documents Preserves digital materials for the long term Adds to the university’s prestige by showcasing its academic research Gives an institutional leadership role to the library Simplifies knowledge management Enables research assessment Encourages open access to scholarly research Houses digitised collections Each university has a unique culture and assets that require a customised approach. The information model that best suits your university would not fit another campus repository content or metadata into a Drupal CMS Joomla's DSpace module (J-CAR) allows one to pull DSpace repository content or metadata into a Joomla CMS