2018/2019 DSpace Leaders (alphabetical order):

• Pascal-Nicolas Becker (The Library Code)

• Allen Bell (University of British Columbia Library)

• John Butler (University of Minnesota)

• David Corbly (University of Oklahoma)

• Lieven Droogmans (Atmire)

• Federico Ferrario (Cineca)

• Scott Hanrath (University of Kansas)

• Barbara Hirschmann (ETH Zurich)

• Jyrki Ilva (National Library of Finland)

• Salwa Ismail (Georgetown University)  Chair of LG
• Inba Kehoe (University of Victoria)

• Pierre Lasou (Université Laval)

• Agustina Martinez-Garcia (University of Cambridge)

• Joao Mendes Moreira (Foundation of Science and Technology Portugal)

• Susanna Mornati (4Science)

• Kristi Palmer (Indiana University Purdue University Indiana)

• Kristi Park (Texas Digital Library)

• Jordan Piščanc (University of Trieste)

• Maureen Walsh (The Ohio State University Libraries)

• Andrew Weaver (Washington State University Libraries)

The Leadership Group is made up of members that contribute annually to the project, along with representatives from the DSpace Community at large who are particularly committed to the Project, including Service Providers.

Eligibility to serve in the Leadership Group is determined based on the membership levels as follows:

• Platinum - 1 seat per member
• Gold - 1 seat per member
• Silver - 1 seats for every 4 members
• Bronze - 1 seat for every 8 members

The Leadership group will also benefit from the participation of:

• 2 Members nominated by the community at large and voted by the Members
• Representatives from Registered Service Providers
• Ex-officio and/or emeritus members

The Leadership Group approves the overall priorities and strategic direction of the project by:

• Approving the annual budget allocation and any modifications
• Approving the product roadmap
• Approving the strategic direction
• Nominating and electing Steering Group members
• Voting on key decisions presented by Steering Group
• Helping to raise funds and secure other resources on behalf of the project

The Leaders are elected for a 1-year term and there are no term limits.

Leaders hold regular meetings on a monthly base.