[Dspace-general] DSpace Ambassador Program Launch

[Valorie Hollister]

Dear DSpace Community,

DuraSpace and the DSpace Global Outreach Committee are pleased to 
announce the official launch of the DSpace Ambassador Program.

The Ambassador Program seeks to develop a global network of volunteers 
who can help new and potential users get started with DSpace and/or help 
solicit the necessary help for users with questions. While the 
Ambassador is not intended to be a technical expert on DSpace, they 
should be able to answer basic questions about DSpace and help point 
people in the right direction for more technical questions. Ideally the 
Ambassador will also help to identify resources, such as new references 
or service providers in their country or region. Some Ambassadors may 
also be involved in planning regional DSpace user group meetings or 
trainings. Ambassadors are encouraged leverage their efforts along with 
other networks, associations and groups that may already exist in their 
country. Already the program has 18 volunteers to serve as Ambassadors 
from around the world. Check out the list of countries/regions here: 
http://wiki.dspace.org/index.php/DSpace_Ambassador_Program.

As you all know, the success of any open-source project lies with the 
community voluntarily contributing its collective knowledge, energy, 
enthusiasm and effort. If you are interested in volunteering to serve as 
a DSpace Ambassador for your country or region, please contact me at 
val at dspace.org <mailto:val at dspace.org>.

Valorie Hollister
Director of Community Development, DSpace Project
DuraSpace
val at dspace.org <mailto:val at dspace.org>
Skype: vhollister