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Web-based interface Data files, also called An item is an "archival A community is the DSpace's modular DSpace is committed to The end-user interface
1 makes it easy for a
2 bitstreams, are
3 atom" consisting of
4 highest level of the 5 architecture 6 going beyond reliable file 7 supports browsing and
submitter to create an organized together into grouped, related content and DSpace content hierarchy. allows for creation of preservation to offer functional searching the archives. Once an
archival item by depositing related sets. Each bitstream associated descriptions They correspond to parts large, multi-disciplinary preservation where files are item is located, Web-native
files. DSpace was designed has a technical format and (metadata). An item's exposed of the organization such repositories that kept accessible as technology formatted files can be displayed in
to handle any format from other technical information. metadata is indexed for as departments, labs, ultimately can be formats, media, and paradigms a Web browser while other formats
simple text documents to This technical information is browsing and searching. Items research centers or expanded across evolve over time for as many can be downloaded and opened
schools. institutional boundaries.
datasets and digital video. kept with the bitstreams to are organized into collections types of files as possible. with a suitable application program.
of logically-related material.

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