<div dir="ltr">• Re-architect DSpace as a small, flexible core with a set of defined functions. For example, DSpace may strive to meet the primary Institutional Repository use cases, while also including improvements such as more flexible relationships between objects and hierarchical metadata support. Improvements could include functionality like a more flexible relationship between objects, hierarchical metadata.<br>
• Define a set of external functions which can be deployed easily as extensions, built and shared by the community. For example, DSpace may support extensions for delivery of media (streaming), alt-metrics (downloads, tweets, etc.), and enhanced statistics. Potential extensions could include support for data sets, metadata extensibility, richer licensing, customizable/flexible user interface.<br>
• Ensure that the DSpace core can easily interoperate with other third party services and applications that would extend DSpace functionality. For example, DSpace may integrate with third-party tools or services to provide advanced digital preservation activities. Potential interoperability could include support for delivery of media, improved statistics and alt-metrics (downloads, tweets, etc.).<br>
• Make sure a newly re-architected DSpace can run locally or as a hosted service.<div><br><a href="http://duraspace.org/meeting-report-3-5-year-dspace-vision">http://duraspace.org/meeting-report-3-5-year-dspace-vision</a></div>
<div><br></div><div style><b><font color="#ff0000">Well done to the DSpace team for these very sensible goals!!</font></b></div></div>