Hello Kayla,
It is certainly possible to use DSpace as a single backend for multiple frontends. In this way, different institutions or archives can share the backend having, at the same time, their own frontend customized according to different needs.

As 4Science, we managed a project with the University of Amsterdam that led to deliver a system with several frontends with a single backend based on DSpace.

Here are the links to the frontends:

  *   https://www.rooilijn.nl/artikelen/
  *   https://scripties.uba.uva.nl/
  *   https://www.linguisticsinamsterdam.nl/home

from which it is possible to access the digital resources stored on DSpace.

Finally, as far as the DSpace data model is concerned, it can be modified and extended as required to handle also the standards required by archives and digital libraries.

We are already managing several Digital Libraries and Digital Archives using DSpace. (WE WORK FOR - 4Science<https://www.4science.com/we-work-for/>)
For any questions do not hesitate to contact me at any time.
Thank you,
Federico


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Subject: [CODE4LIB] DSpace multiple frontends?

Hello all,

I have a question about possibly using DSpace as a "database" / server and
whether or not we could design multiple frontends that draw from it. Here's
the ideal situation I have in mind:

   1. A faculty member wants to build a "digital archive" for their stuff
   2. We upload their stuff into our DSpace instance
   3. We or they design a unique frontend for people to interact with the
   stuff in DSpace.

For step 3, could this be done in Omeka? Wordpress? Something else? This
would enable each "archive" to have its own plane of existence on the
internet, and allow for customization if someone wants a map, or drop-down
menus to search the archive, etc., depending on their needs.

I usually recommend things like Airtable, Omeka, and eHive for this type of
project, but more and more these platforms don't meet the needs of
academics. I have an intermediate understanding of hosting and websites, so
I appreciate any ideas you all have!

Stay well,

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Kayla Abner

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*Digital Scholarship Librarian*

Digital Initiatives and Preservation

Library, Museums and Press

University of Delaware

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