National Workshop on Building Digital Libraries
Application of DSpace
April 22-25, 2006
Organized by
DELNET
Developing Library Network
New Delhi
Venue
DELNET-Developing Library Network
JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
The Workshop:
Libraries around the world are getting modernized using the latest IT applications and
digitization of local and non-copyrighted collections in Libraries and Information Centres is
becoming one of latest and priority jobs. Digitisation of books and textual documents is not
just a mechanical job. Several applications are involved in the conversion of textual and
pictorial documents into digital documents. Due care has to be taken to the storage and access
of such digital resources using international standards. Digital documents should be
accessible now and accessible later. Digital resources should get archived and accessed in
greater detail.
A number of free software are available for developing digital libraries. Dspace
(http://www.dspace.org) is one of the most popular software available. It has been developed
jointly by MIT Libraries and HP labs. DSpace incorporates digital asset management system
and helps create, index and retrieve various forms of digital content. Dspace is adaptable to
various needs of Libraries and Informatiion Centres and maintains in-built interoperability
programs for application between various systems. It adheres to international standards for
metadata.
This workshop is planned to support the growing interests of LIS professionals working in
Libraries and Information Centres in Developing Digital Libraries using DSpace.
LDL: Librarians' Digital Library is the outcome of successful launching of a Digital Library
using the Dspace by DRTC ( https://drtc.isibang.ac.in ).
DSpace:
 DSpace is an open
http://www.dspace.org
source
software
and
is
freely
downloadable
from
 Submission facility allows scientists and researchers to upload digital documents from
anywhere in the world
 Workflow feature allows moderation of the submitted documents
 Uses persistent handles
 Conforms to the standards like Dublin Core and OAI-PMH v.2.0
 Security can be built at various levels to effect restricted access
 Indian Language based digital libraries can be built as it conforms to the UNICODE
standard
The Dspace Software has been chosen as a Digital Library software keeping in view its
advanced features. Besides lectures, hands-on-experience will be given to every individual
in developing a digital library in any type of Library or an Information Centre.
Objectives:
1. To provide background knowledge of the digital library and its related concepts
2. To make the participant be able to start a Digital Library
3. To offer hands on experience in using Dspace Software
The topics to be covered in the Workshop:
1. Overview of DSpace
2. Installation of DSpace
3. DSpace Users: Anonymous, Members & Authors
4. Lucene Search Engine
5. DSpace Administration
6. Dublin Core
7. OAI-PMH
8. Persistent Handles
9. DSpace Customization
10. Unicode and Indian Languages
The working sessions include lectures, demonstrations and practices on the topics mentioned
above. The Lab facilities are made available for practice to the participants during extended
hours.
The following are the Resource Persons :
Dr. A. R. D. Prasad, Associate Professor, DRTC, Bangalore
Dr. (Ms) Devika P. Madalli, Lecturer, DRTC, Bangalore
Target Participants:
Library and information Science professionals with working knowledge of Information
Technology. The selection will be made on the basis of first-cum-first served.
Registration:
Staff of DELNET Member-Libraries
Rs.4,500/- per participant
Staff of Non-Member Libraries/Individuals
Rs.5,500 per participant
The DD should be made in favour of DELNET and payable at New Delhi.
The Registration Fee includes:
 Workshop Materials, Dspace Software.
 Working Lunch / Tea
Accommodation:
The Guest House / Hotel Accommodation will be arranged on payment. Inform Network
Manager, DELNET immediately about it.
National Workshop on Digital Libraries
Application of DSpace
April 22-25, 2006
REGISTRATION FORM
I have the working knowledge of IT application in libraries and would like to be
considered for participation. My details are as follows:
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Signature
Coordinator:
Ms. Sangeeta Kaul
Network Manager
DELNET – Developing Library Network
JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070
Tel. 011-32471010, 32471001, 9810329992 (M)
Email: sangs@delnet.ren.nic.in