Reports and documentation
Progress reports, technical guides for DSpace, and regional work syntheses.
Strengthening the Adoption of DSpace in Latin America and Spain
LA Referencia – Lyrasis Project
The LA Referencia – Lyrasis Project is a joint initiative designed to strengthen the adoption, use, and upgrading of DSpace within the repository community of Latin America and Spain. Through a comprehensive approach, the project aims to provide technical support, updated documentation, specialized training, and tool development to improve the management of digital repositories in the region.
Technical Support
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Our specialized team assists repository administrators and technical staff with DSpace implementation, configuration, and maintenance.
Personalized assistance to resolve technical and operational inquiries.
Up-to-date documentation in Spanish and Portuguese with step-by-step guides.
Technical troubleshooting and guidance through version upgrades.
Active community of practice with spaces for exchange and learning.
Project Objectives
Facilitate the transition and upgrade to the latest version of DSpace in participating institutions.
Improve interoperability and open access across repositories.
Provide technical support and personalized assistance to the user community.
Produce documentation in Spanish and Portuguese tailored to local needs.
Implement training strategies to strengthen technical knowledge.
Strengthen and engage the global DSpace community, promoting active collaboration.
Advance scientific information infrastructure and directly contribute to Open Science.
Our Four Pillars
Documentation
Creation and updating of guides in Spanish and Portuguese on DSpace installation, configuration, and best practices.
Technical Support
Implementation of a workflow to assist repository administrators.
Community & Training
Development of training sessions, webinars, and Open Hours for the community.
Development
Adaptation and integration of improvements to the DSpace platform based on the region's needs.
Results & progress • 2026
Project results so far
Here you can review the project's progress and results to date: technical reports, migration documentation, best-practice guides, and training materials produced for the community. All the evidence and outputs of the work are deposited in open access inside the LA Referencia DSpace Model Repository.
Technical resources
Migration documentation translated into Spanish and Portuguese, technical glossary, and technical support materials.
Community materials
Infographics, open session recordings, and training resources.
How to participate?
If you are part of an institution that uses DSpace or are interested in strengthening the digital repository ecosystem in Latin America and Spain, we invite you to join this initiative. Contact us and be part of the change!
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