Add CONTRIBUTING docs and resync with PR template

.github/pull_request_template.md

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 ## References
 _Add references/links to any related issues or PRs. These may include:_
-* Fixes #[issue-number]
-* Requires DSpace/DSpace#[pr-number] (if a REST API PR is required to test this)
+* Fixes #`issue-number` (if this fixes an issue ticket)
+* Requires DSpace/DSpace#`pr-number` (if a REST API PR is required to test this)
 
 ## Description
 Short summary of changes (1-2 sentences).
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 _This checklist provides a reminder of what we are going to look for when reviewing your PR. You need not complete this checklist prior to creating your PR (draft PRs are always welcome). If you are unsure about an item in the checklist, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help!_
 
 - [ ] My PR is small in size (e.g. less than 1,000 lines of code, not including comments & specs/tests), or I have provided reasons as to why that's not possible.
-- [ ] My PR passes [TSLint](https://palantir.github.io/tslint/) validation using `yarn run lint`
-- [ ] My PR doesn't introduce circular dependencies
+- [ ] My PR passes [ESLint](https://eslint.org/) validation using `yarn lint`
+- [ ] My PR doesn't introduce circular dependencies (verified via `yarn check-circ-deps`)
 - [ ] My PR includes [TypeDoc](https://typedoc.org/) comments for _all new (or modified) public methods and classes_. It also includes TypeDoc for large or complex private methods.
 - [ ] My PR passes all specs/tests and includes new/updated specs or tests based on the [Code Testing Guide](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/Code+Testing+Guide).
-- [ ] If my PR includes new, third-party dependencies (in `package.json`), I've made sure their licenses align with the [DSpace BSD License](https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/blob/main/LICENSE) based on the [Licensing of Contributions](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/Code+Contribution+Guidelines#CodeContributionGuidelines-LicensingofContributions) documentation.
+- [ ] If my PR includes new libraries/dependencies (in `package.json`), I've made sure their licenses align with the [DSpace BSD License](https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/blob/main/LICENSE) based on the [Licensing of Contributions](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/Code+Contribution+Guidelines#CodeContributionGuidelines-LicensingofContributions) documentation.
+- [ ] If my PR includes new features or configurations, I've provided basic technical documentation in the PR itself.
+- [ ] If my PR fixes an issue ticket, I've [linked them together](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue).

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# How to Contribute
+
+DSpace is a community built and supported project. We do not have a centralized development or support team, but have a dedicated group of volunteers who help us improve the software, documentation, resources, etc.
+
+* [Contribute new code via a Pull Request](#contribute-new-code-via-a-pull-request)
+* [Contribute documentation](#contribute-documentation)
+* [Help others on mailing lists or Slack](#help-others-on-mailing-lists-or-slack)
+* [Join a working or interest group](#join-a-working-or-interest-group)
+
+## Contribute new code via a Pull Request
+
+We accept [GitHub Pull Requests (PRs)](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request-from-a-fork) at any time from anyone.
+Contributors to each release are recognized in our [Release Notes](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSDOC7x/Release+Notes).
+
+Code Contribution Checklist
+- [ ] PRs _should_ be smaller in size (ideally less than 1,000 lines of code, not including comments & tests)
+- [ ] PRs **must** pass [ESLint](https://eslint.org/) validation using `yarn lint`
+- [ ] PRs **must** not introduce circular dependencies (verified via `yarn check-circ-deps`)
+- [ ] PRs **must** include [TypeDoc](https://typedoc.org/) comments for _all new (or modified) public methods and classes_. Large or complex private methods should also have TypeDoc.
+- [ ] PRs **must** pass all automated pecs/tests and includes new/updated specs or tests based on the [Code Testing Guide](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/Code+Testing+Guide).
+- [ ] If a PR includes new libraries/dependencies (in `package.json`), then their software licenses **must** align with the [DSpace BSD License](https://github.com/DSpace/dspace-angular/blob/main/LICENSE) based on the [Licensing of Contributions](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/Code+Contribution+Guidelines#CodeContributionGuidelines-LicensingofContributions) documentation.
+- [ ] Basic technical documentation _should_ be provided for any new features or configuration, either in the PR itself or in the DSpace Wiki documentation.
+- [ ] If a PR fixes an issue ticket, please [link them together](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue).
+
+Additional details on the code contribution process can be found in our [Code Contribution Guidelines](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/Code+Contribution+Guidelines)
+
+## Contribute documentation
+
+DSpace Documentation is a collaborative effort in a shared Wiki. The latest documentation is at https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSDOC7x 
+
+If you find areas of the DSpace Documentation which you wish to improve, please request a Wiki account by emailing [email protected].
+Once you have an account setup, contact @tdonohue (via [Slack](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/Slack) or email) for access to edit our Documentation.
+
+## Help others on mailing lists or Slack
+
+DSpace has our own [Slack](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/Slack) community and [Mailing Lists](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/Mailing+Lists) where discussions take place and questions are answered.
+Anyone is welcome to join and help others. We just ask you to follow our [Code of Conduct](https://www.lyrasis.org/about/Pages/Code-of-Conduct.aspx) (adopted via LYRASIS).
+
+## Join a working or interest group
+
+Most of the work in building/improving DSpace comes via [Working Groups](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/DSpace+Working+Groups) or [Interest Groups](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/DSpace+Interest+Groups).
+
+All working/interest groups are open to anyone to join and participate.  A few key groups to be aware of include:
+
+* [DSpace 7 Working Group](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/DSpace+7+Working+Group) - This is the main (mostly volunteer) development team. We meet weekly to review our current development [project board](https://github.com/orgs/DSpace/projects), assigning tickets and/or PRs.
+* [DSpace Community Advisory Team (DCAT)](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/cmtygp/DSpace+Community+Advisory+Team) - This is an interest group for repository managers/administrators. We meet monthly to discuss DSpace, share tips & provide feedback back to developers.

README.md

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 	-	[Sublime Text](http://www.sublimetext.com/3)
 		-	[Typescript-Sublime-Plugin](https://github.com/Microsoft/Typescript-Sublime-plugin#installation)
 
-Collaborating
+Contributing
 -------------
 
-See [the guide on the wiki](https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSPACE/DSpace+7+-+Angular+UI+Development#DSpace7-AngularUIDevelopment-Howtocontribute)
+See [Contributing documentation](CONTRIBUTING.md)
 
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