Items are one of the core concepts in DSpace. An item a representation of the files and metadata bought together to make an atomic unit. This module introduces items and the constituent parts of metadata, bundles and bitstreams. The module concludes with a description of the standard submission interface and a practical exercise to submit an item. This module introduces items, but does not cover aspects such as what metadata is, or why it is needed. This is covered in the module 'An introduction to metadata in DSpace'.
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Items are one of the core concepts in DSpace. An item a representation of the files and metadata bought together to make an atomic unit. This module introduces items and the constituent parts of metadata, bundles and bitstreams. The module concludes with a description of the standard submission interface and a practical exercise to submit an item. This module introduces items, but does not cover aspects such as what metadata is, or why it is needed. This is covered in the module 'An introduction to metadata in DSpace'.