The *DSpace North American User Group*, in cooperation with LYRASIS and
Harvard Library Open Scholarship and Research Data Services, invites
proposals for its 2026 meeting in Cambridge, MA, on *September 28–30, 2026.
*
This in‑person meeting brings together people who manage and support DSpace
in North America, including:
- DSpace institutional repository managers and administrators
- Developers and technical staff
- Service providers and consultants
*Dates & Location *
- September 28–30, 2026
- Lamont Forum Room, Lamont Library, Harvard Yard
- Cambridge, MA (USA)
- Further details about registration and logistics will be shared in
early summer 2026; program schedule will be available in July 2026.
*Proposed Session Topics *
The program will be developed and selected by the host, Harvard Library
Open Scholarship and Research Data Services. The host welcomes proposals
that focus on DSpace and that can be useful or adaptable to other
institutions. You are encouraged to share both successes and challenges.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- Accessibility of DSpace content and platforms
- Interoperability, ingest, maintenance, or authority management in
DSpace
- Migrations, upgrades, and integrations between DSpace and other
scholarly communication systems
- Experiences (successes or challenges) with adopting or implementing
DSpace‑CRIS
- Metrics, reporting, and assessment tools for DSpace repositories
- DSpace as part of, or integrated with, library publishing platforms
- Institutional repository policies, workflows, and procedures in DSpace
- Custom or open‑source tools that extend or support DSpace workflows
We encourage case studies, practical “how‑to” talks, and reflections on
lessons learned.
*Session Formats *
The Program Committee is seeking proposals in the following formats:
- Lightning Talk (5–7 minutes)
- A brief, focused presentation (with or without slides) highlighting
one key project, idea, or lesson.
- Presentation (20 minutes)
- A more in‑depth, free‑standing presentation or a short panel (e.g.,
2 speakers) on a related theme.
- Panel (40 minutes)
- A deep dive or discussion-based panel (e.g., 2+ speakers) on a
related theme.
If you are unsure which format best fits your idea, choose the closest
option; the Program Committee may suggest an alternate format.
*Important Dates *
- Proposal submission deadline: May 31, 2026
- Notification of acceptance: June 15, 2026
Please submit your proposal using this form:
https://forms.gle/CqJtmJLQ9RCYEARS7 <https://forms.gle/CqJtmJLQ9RCYEARS7>
*Event Format *
- All sessions will be delivered in person in Cambridge, MA.
- Sessions will not be recorded or live‑streamed.
*Questions *
For questions about the 2026 DSpace North American User Group meeting
programming, please contact: Harvard Library Open Scholarship and Research
Data Services - Email: [email protected]
*Sponsors & Host *
*Harvard Library is the host of this event, in agreement with its sponsor,
LYRASIS. Harvard Library, in this capacity, has neither received any
financial support from nor endorses the sponsor of this event.*
*This information is also available on the DSpace North American User Group
Meeting wiki.
<https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/2026+DSpace+North+American+User+Group+Meeting>*
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