The UC Research Repository upgrade is scheduled to take place next Tue (1st Aug) around 9am. This is a major upgrade from DSpace 6.3 to 7.6.

In order to allow time for us to migrate the data over to the new server, there will be a change freeze on all edits to DSpace records from Friday evening until we give notice. Any changes made to records during this time will be lost.

We will also be switching off Elements deposits during the freeze. Digital Services will be putting a notice banner on Elements to inform academic staff, but library staff may need to field questions from academics about why there is no deposit option in Elements during this time.

There will also be a period of time after the upgrade when handle links (e.g. https://hdl.handle.net/10092/105745) won’t be working while we coordinate the switchover with the handle organisation.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with Library Systems.

Ngā mihi,
Donna
Library Systems