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National Resource for Integrated Digitized Biocollections (iDigBio)

Welcome to the iDigBio Wiki. Here you will find information about iDigBio, the resources and services provided by iDigBio, information about Thematic Collections Networks (TCNs) and other initiatives related to Advancing Digitization of Biodiversity Collections (ADBC), community-contributed documentation, policies, and more. Wiki content is constantly being expanded to deliver information and resources related to biodiversity, biocollections, and the digitization of biocollections.

To edit content you will need to log in to your account. If you do not yet have an account, you can create one from the "Sign Up" link on the Home page. You will also be prompted to register the first time you log in with an open-id account. After you are registered, an administrator will approve your account, and you will then be able to edit content.

Here are some links to get you started:

Project Resources

• Website https://www.idigbio.org
• Specimen Data Portal https://www.idigbio.org/portal
• Wiki https://www.idigbio.org/wiki
• Documentation archive https://www.idigbio.org/tags/documentation
• Digitization Resources and Workshops
• TCNs and PENs (Thematic Collections Networks) and (Partners to Existing Networks)
  • TCN Resources
  • Data Ingestion Dashboard
• Workshop Summaries
• Working and Interest Groups
• Working Group Resources
  • Georeferencing Working Group Resources
  • Paleontology Working Group Resources
  • Augmenting OCR Working Group Resources
• Research
• iDigBio Listservs
• The National Science Foundation Advancing Digitization of Biodiversity Collections (ADBC) program page http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503559
  
• Technical or Digitization Assistance Ticket Submission https://www.idigbio.org/content/submit-issue
• iDigBio Community Code of Conduct

Services

• (Planned) Primary storage for Thematic Collections Networks (TCNs) to store digitized specimens.
• Web Conferencing for remote participation and collaboration.
• Wireless System at the HUB.
• Conference Room and break-out session space

Project Management Resources

• Internal Advisory Committee (IAC)
• External Advisory Board (EAB)

Marketing and Public Relations Resources

• iDigBio Poster/Brochure Request Form
• iDigBio Table Top Display
• iDigBio 10' Display
• iDigBio Logo

Glossaries and FAQs

Community input is particularly important to maintain and enrich these pages

• Biology
• Projects and Organizations
• Technology
• Terms
• Tools and Resources

Vendor and Manufacturer Contributed Content:

• Vendors and Manufacturers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Authentication FAQ
• Hackathon FAQ