Google Scholar Indexing for DSpace & DSpaceDirect

Overview

Lyrasis Hosting can request an initial crawl of hosted DSpace repositories whose content primarily includes journal articles to support indexing in Google Scholar.

Please note:

• We can request that your site be included in a crawl.

• Google Scholar cannot guarantee that all sites or all articles will be indexed.

• Google Scholar specifies that indexing depends on factors such as:

  • Site availability

  • Repository configuration

  • Metadata quality

  • Google Scholar’s indexing processes

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For DSpaceDirect Clients

DSpaceDirect is configured to meet the technical requirements for indexing by:

• Google

• Google Scholar

However, indexing decisions are ultimately made by Google Scholar.

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How to Request an Initial Crawl

If your hosted DSpaceDirect repository primarily includes journal articles and you would like it to be crawled:

1. Submit a hosting support request to Lyrasis by emailing [e-mail] or via Zendesk.

2. Include:

   • Your repository URL

   • Confirmation that the primary content type is journal articles

   • Any relevant details about recent content additions

We will submit a crawl request on your behalf.

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If Articles Are Not Appearing in Google Scholar

If you notice that specific articles are not indexed or are indexed incorrectly:

Step 1: Review Google Scholar’s Inclusion Guidelines

Google Scholar provides technical guidance here:

https://scholar.google.com/intl/en/scholar/inclusion.html#overview

Ensure your repository content and metadata align with these requirements.

Step 2: Contact Google Scholar Directly (If Needed)

If you believe there is a technical indexing issue on Google Scholar’s side, contact them directly:

Email: [e-mail]

Include:

• Specific example article URLs

• A description of the issue

• Screenshots (if helpful)

Lyrasis Hosting does not control Google Scholar’s indexing decisions.

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Important Notes

• Inclusion in Google Scholar is not automatic.

• Not all content types are prioritized equally.

• Google Scholar independently determines indexing scope and frequency.

If you have questions about your repository configuration, metadata exposure, or indexing readiness, please submit a hosting support ticket and we’ll be happy to review.