multi-language and functionality support via Drupal
a modular Solution Pack framework for defining specific data models and associated behaviors, including standard Solution Packs for audio, PDF, images, paged content, videos, and web archives
support for any XML metadata standard, including unique schemas
a formbuilder module which allows the creation of a data-entry/editing form for any XML schema
support for semantic ontologies and the creation of relationships between objects
micro service-based workflows for automating the transformation of assets
editorial workflows for approving submissions to the repository
The current release of Islandora is for Drupal 7. There is extensive documentation for the Islandora project, including a . There are approximately 2 major releases of Islandora each year. Islandora source code is available for download from the and as a . Annual Islandora events include the Red Island Repository Institute and Islandora Camp.
Usage and backing
As of 2013, 60 recorded implementations were noted, with 14 institutional partners.
Development history
The original development team was 3 people, which as of 2013 had grown to dozens, including an "Agile software development" workflow.
Journal Articles and Published Conference Proceedings
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MacDonald, J. and Yule, D. . The Code4Lib Journal
Mercer, H., Koenig, J., McGeachin, R. B., & Tucker, S. L.. Structure, Features, and Faculty Content in ARL Member Repositories. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 37, 333–342.
Moore, R. W., Rajasekar, A., Wan, M.. IRODS policy sets as standards for preservation. Roadmap for Digital Preservation Interoperability Framework Workshop, US-DPIF'10.. Acm International Conference Proceeding Series.
Morton-Owens, E. G., Hanson, K. L., & Walls, I.. Implementing Open-Source Software for Three Core Library Functions: A Stage-by-Stage Comparison. Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries, 8, 1–14. doi:10.1080/15424065.2011.551486
Moses, D., Stapelfeldt, K.. . The Code4Lib Journal, 21.
Paiva, T. S. B., Mello, C. A., Soares, S., & Lima, M. G.
Pan, J., Lenhardt, C., Wilson, B., Palanisamy, G., Cook, R., & Shrestha, B.. Geoscience data curation using a digital object model and open-source frameworks: Provenance applications. Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, 2011 IEEE International. doi:10.1109/IGARSS.2011.6050062
Sefton, P., & Dickinson, D.. . Journal of Digital Information, 12.
Stuart, D., Aitken, B., Abbott, D., Chassanoff, A., Hedges, M., & McHugh, A.. . In E. García-Barriocanal, Z. Cebeci, M. C. Okur, & A. Öztürk, Metadata and Semantic Research, Communications in Computer and Information Science. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
Thompson, J., Bainbridge, D., & Suleman, H.. . In C. Xing, F. Crestani, & A. Rauber, Digital Libraries: For Cultural Heritage, Knowledge Dissemination, and Future Creation, Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Springer Berlin / Heidelberg.
Viterbo, P. B., & Gourley, D.. Digital humanities and digital repositories: sustainable technology for sustainable communications. Proceedings of the 28th ACM International Conference on Design of Communication, SIGDOC ’10. New York, NY, USA: ACM. doi:10.1145/1878450.1878469
Walters, T. O.. Data Curation Program Development in U.S. Universities: The Georgia Institute of Technology Example. International Journal of Digital Curation, 4, 83–92. doi:10.2218/ijdc.v4i3.116
