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.
Need help with DSpace?
Our specialized team assists repository administrators and technical staff with DSpace implementation, configuration, and maintenance.
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.
Repository
Access LA Referencia's digital repository and explore scientific production from Latin America and Spain.
More informationHow 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!