Persistent Identifiers are an integral feature of repositories to assist with resource identification and preservation. This module will look at what persistent identifiers are, how they work and the benefits to using them in a DSpace repository. The module will then explore handles, the identifiers used for persistence in DSpace. The module will conclude with a look at how to apply for and configure a handle.
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Persistent Identifiers are an integral feature of repositories to assist with resource identification and preservation. This module will look at what persistent identifiers are, how they work and the benefits to using them in a DSpace repository. The module will then explore handles, the identifiers used for persistence in DSpace. The module will conclude with a look at how to apply for and configure a handle.
