DSpace Repository Services: your institutional repository, set up and looked after
We install, upgrade, customise and support DSpace for universities, colleges, research institutes and libraries: theses, papers, datasets and collections, searchable, indexed by Google Scholar and preserved for the long term.
What DSpace gives your institution
DSpace is the most widely used open-source repository software, run by thousands of institutions worldwide.
What we do
From a new repository to rescuing an old one, done by developers who know DSpace inside out.
Installation and setup
The latest DSpace installed on your server: backend, the Angular interface, Solr search and PostgreSQL, secured and configured.
Upgrade from old DSpace
DSpace 6 and older no longer get security updates. We upgrade to the latest release with your items, handles and statistics kept.
Migration
Content brought in from EPrints, other repositories, spreadsheets or folders, with metadata mapped and checked.
Custom theme
A repository that looks like your institution: your colours, logo and home page, mobile-friendly and upgrade-safe.
Metadata, forms and workflows
Submission forms, metadata fields, review steps, communities and collections set up the way your library works.
Integrations
ORCID, LDAP or Shibboleth login, DOIs through DataCite or Crossref, and Google Scholar indexing checks.
Bulk import
Large batches of theses, back files or digitised material loaded in one go, with metadata checked.
Training and support
Training for administrators, librarians and submitters on Google Meet, short guides, and help after launch.
Publishing journals or books too?
DSpace keeps and shares your research outputs. For journals we work with OJS, and for books with OMP.
Your server, your accounts. DSpace runs on a server in your institution's name (Linux, Java, PostgreSQL and Solr). We give you the exact requirements, set it up and look after DSpace on it. We don't sell hosting.
Get a free quote
Tell us about your repository and what you need. We'll set up a free call and send a fixed quote.
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How it works
- Consultation Your content, collections and current system.
- Install or upgrade The latest DSpace set up, or your old one upgraded.
- Customise Theme, metadata, forms and workflows.
- Migrate and test Content brought in and everything checked.
- Train and launch Your team trained, then go live with support.
Why Altechmind
Repository specialists
We work with DSpace, OJS and OMP for universities and institutes. 200+ projects.
Nothing lost
Full backups before every upgrade or migration, with items, handles and statistics checked afterwards.
Help after launch
Upgrades, fixes and changes when you need them, by the hour or on a support plan.
Trusted by businesses and institutions
Trusted by businesses and institutions
- NJRCM
- SSHA Journal
- ई-विज्ञानम
- JME
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
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DSpace guides
What an institutional repository is and how DSpace works.
Questions
What is DSpace, and who is it for?
DSpace is free, open-source software for institutional repositories: a searchable, permanent home for theses, research papers, reports, datasets and digital collections. It suits universities, colleges, research institutes, libraries and government bodies.
Which DSpace version do you install?
The latest stable release at the time of your project, with the modern Angular interface. We advise you on the right version and keep it up to date.
We run an old DSpace (5 or 6). Can you upgrade it?
Yes. DSpace 6 and older no longer get security updates, so upgrading matters. We take a full backup, move your items, files, handles and statistics to the latest release, and check everything before switching over.
Can you move our content from another system?
Yes. We migrate from EPrints, other repositories, spreadsheets or folders: metadata mapped to Dublin Core or your custom fields, files loaded and checked, collections organised.
How long does it take?
A basic installation takes 2 to 3 weeks. A standard setup with a custom theme, workflows and training usually takes 4 to 6 weeks, and complex projects 8 to 12 weeks. Migrations can add 2 to 4 weeks depending on the volume. Your quote has the timeline.
Can DSpace match our branding and processes?
Yes. Custom theme, submission forms, metadata fields, review workflows, embargo rules and access control can all be set to your needs, kept upgrade-safe.
What integrations are possible?
ORCID for researchers, LDAP or Shibboleth for institutional login, DOIs through DataCite or Crossref, OAI-PMH for harvesting, and checks so Google Scholar indexes your items properly.
What server does DSpace need?
A Linux server with Java, PostgreSQL and Solr, plus Node.js for the interface. Memory and storage depend on your content; we give you exact requirements before you buy, in your institution's name.
How much does it cost?
DSpace itself is free, with no licence fees. Our work is quoted after a free consultation, with one fixed price plus 18% GST. DOI services such as DataCite or Crossref, if you use them, are paid by you directly to them.
Do you provide hosting?
No. We don't sell hosting. DSpace runs on a server in your institution's name; we tell you what it needs, set it up, and look after DSpace on it.
Ready for a modern repository?
Tell us about your repository. We'll set up a free call and send a fixed quote.