Hello Maryam, To summarize, yes! DSpace 7 does already support setting an embargo for an item during submission, so no need to add a customization. For more details, see response on dspace-tech: https://groups.google.com/g/dspace-tech/c/t7EUqmoO4vU
Best, Lia On Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:10:21 PM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > Hello DSpace Community, > > We have received a request to add embargo-related fields to our DSpace 7 > submission workflow and would appreciate guidance from the community on > whether this is a recommended and supportable approach. > > The requested functionality is: > > - A checkbox labeled: *"*Does this item require an embargo period?" > - If checked, a date field (YYYY-MM-DD) where the submitter can enter > the embargo release date. > > Before implementing this change, we would like to understand whether this > approach aligns with DSpace 7 best practices and whether it is compatible > with the platform's supported architecture. > > Specifically, we would appreciate feedback on the following: > > 1. Does DSpace 7 already provide a recommended mechanism for > collecting embargo information during submission? > 2. Is adding a custom checkbox and embargo release date field to the > submission form considered a supportable customization? > 3. If we implement this change, would it remain compatible with future > DSpace upgrades, or could it introduce maintenance challenges? > 4. Are there existing metadata fields, workflows, or embargo features > that should be used instead of creating custom submission fields? > 5. Has anyone in the community implemented a similar solution, and if > so, what approach would you recommend? > > Our goal is to ensure that any customization follows DSpace best practices > and remains maintainable and supportable over time. > > Thank you for your guidance and recommendations. > > Best regards, > > Maryam Fayazi > > -- All messages to this mailing list should adhere to the Code of Conduct: https://lyrasis.org/code-of-conduct/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DSpace Community" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/dspace-community/30c1e14f-48ba-41c4-b562-dc726cd55db2n%40googlegroups.com.
