Unlocking research collections; the UI Paleontology Repository Computerization Project

Tiffany Adrain; Ann Budd; Jonathan Adrain; Christopher A Brochu; Hallie Sims

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Unlocking research collections; the UI Paleontology Repository Computerization Project

Tiffany Adrain, Ann Budd, Jonathan Adrain, Christopher A Brochu and Hallie Sims

Proceedings - Geoscience Information Society, Vol.37, pp.98-100

41st meeting of the Geoscience Information Society

2006

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Abstract

The University of Iowa Paleontology Repository holds over one million specimens including more than 25,000 type and referred specimens, yet approximately 90% of the collection is uncatalogucd, impeding research access. As part of an NSF-funded collection reorganization project (completed 2005), a collection survey identified and prioritized parts of the collection for computerization. A new three-year NSF-funded computerization project began in April 2006. This new project will involve: I) computerization of priority collections using SPECIFY to preserve data and make them accessible to researchers and the public; 2) development of partnerships with database projects including the Paleontology Portal, Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), Neogene Marine Biota of Tropical America (NMITA), and FAUNMAP, to increase visibility of the Paleontology Repository and improve data access; and 3) a Digital Image Project in which existing and new images of type material will be digitized and made available on-line.

Data Processing

Digitization

Information Management

Paleontology

academic institutions

collections

data bases

data management

General paleontology

Paleontology Repository Computerization Program

programs

publications

University of Iowa

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Title: Subtitle: Unlocking research collections; the UI Paleontology Repository Computerization Project
Creators: Tiffany Adrain - University of Iowa, Department of Geoscience Iowa City, IA USA United States
Ann Budd
Jonathan Adrain
Christopher A Brochu
Hallie Sims
Contributors: Patricia B Yocum (Editor)
Resource Type: Conference proceeding
Publication Details: Proceedings - Geoscience Information Society, Vol.37, pp.98-100
Conference: 41st meeting of the Geoscience Information Society
Publisher: Geoscience Information Society
ISSN: 0072-1409
Alternative title: Geoscience information; keys to discovery
Language: English
Date published: 2006
Academic Unit: Anthropology; University College Courses; Earth and Environmental Sciences
Record Identifier: 9984240788902771

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