What version of DSpace will our repository be upgraded to?

Version 7.6

Where can I test DSpace 7 outside of my production repository?

TDL members can use TDL’s DSpace 7 demo site for testing and training. See DSpace 7 Demo.

What should I test in our new DSpace 7?

We do not have a formal testing plan, but want you to make sure you can log in, that all your content appears to be there, and nothing is obviously broken.

When we give you the go-ahead following the migration into your DSpace 7 repository, please do the following at minimum:

• Review the Communities & Collections list in the new repository to make sure everything is there.

• Browse anonymously in the new repository.

• View and download items anonymously.

• Check that any known restricted collections or items remain restricted to anonymous users.

• Log in via your institutional credentials.

• Test submission workflow far enough to make sure your Deposit License is correct (you don't need to actually complete the submission)>

• Review the repository theme and let us know if you would like to see changes or see anything amiss.

What is the OAI endpoint URL?

The OAI endpoint URL for external harvesters changes with the repository’s upgrade to DSpace 7. The old (version 6) URL was: [base URL]/oai/request?verb=Identify (e.g. https://asu-ir.tdl.org/oai/request?verb=Identify).

The new (version 7.x) URL is: [base URL]/oai/request?verb=Identify (e.g. https://asu-ir.tdl.org/server/oai/request?verb=Identify 

What is the SWORD deposit location URL for Vireo?

The SWORD deposit location URL for Vireo has changed with the upgrade to version 7.6. The pattern for the SWORD service document has changed slightly in v7, from  HTTP://[HOSTNAME]/[SWORD-WEBAPP]/SERVICEDOCUMENT to HTTP://[HOSTNAME]/server/[SWORD-WEBAPP]/SERVICEDOCUMENT.

Can I change “Log in with Shibboleth” text?

Yes. Please submit a helpdesk ticket to support@tdl.org.

More context: When you click “Log in,” you have the option to “Log in” (via email and password) and “Log in with Shibboleth.” TDL can customize the “Log in with Shibboleth” text to something more user friendly like “Log in with my institutional ID.”