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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!

Join Our Community

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.

Join the Community Mailing Lists

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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Become a Member and Take Part in Program Governance

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 December 2025, Issue 12

The December 2025 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...

The European University Institute & Atmire: A trusted partnership elevating Cadmus

The European University Institute & Atmire: A trusted partnership elevating Cadmus The European University Institute (EUI) chose Atmire to lead the transformation of Cadmus, its institutional research repository. More than a technical upgrade, this collaboration...

The Gender Research Center chooses DSpace-CRIS: the new portal dedicated to gender disparities in research is online

The Gender Research Center chooses DSpace-CRIS: the new portal dedicated to gender disparities in research is online The Gender Research Center chooses DSpace-CRIS. The European Researchers’ Night on September 26th was the stage for the presentation of the new digital...

Announcement: DSpace & DSpace-CRIS Merger Approved by DSpace Governance

DSpace & DSpace-CRIS Merger Approved by DSpace Governance   Announcement On November 19, the DSpace Leadership Group approved moving forward with a merger of DSpace and DSpace-CRIS. Prior to this vote, the DSpace Steering Group also approved the merger on...

DSpace Newsletter September 2025, Issue 11

The September 2025 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...

Job Opportunity: DSpace Technical Support Engineer (U.S. based remote)

The DSpace Program is very happy to share that there is an opening for a new DSpace Technical Support Engineer position on the DSpace staff team.   The DSpace Technical Support Engineer will work with the DSpace Technical Lead to help ensure the success of DSpace...

Free Webinar 4Science Academy: Exploring DSpace Enhancements: DSpace-CRIS submission forms

Free Webinar 4Science Academy: Exploring DSpace Enhancements: DSpace-CRIS submission forms Join us for our next free online 4Science Academy session: “Exploring DSpace enhancements: DSpace-CRIS Bulk Edit feature.” Discover how DSpace-CRIS submission forms simplify...

Free Webinar 4Science Academy: Exploring DSpace Enhancements: DSpace-CRIS Bulk Edit Feature

Free Webinar 4Science Academy: Exploring DSpace Enhancements: DSpace-CRIS Bulk Edit Feature Join us for our next free online 4Science Academy session: “Exploring DSpace enhancements: DSpace-CRIS Bulk Edit feature.” Discover how bulk edits can simplify data entry,...

Free online webinar 4Science Academy Session: DSpace Submission Forms: Enhancing GLAM Repositories

Free online webinar 4Science Academy Session: DSpace Submission Forms: Enhancing GLAM Repositories Join us for our next free online 4Science Academy session: “DSpace Submission Forms: Enhancing GLAM Repositories.” Discover how tailored submission forms can simplify...

4Science DSpace technical updates discussion

4Science DSpace technical updates discussion As always, the 4Science team is deeply involved in the DSpace development, bringing ideas and solutions to let DSpace evolve. Over the last months our team has focused its attention on two major areas of improvement. UI...

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