expeditions & explorers edit-a-thon: opening access to the history of biodiversity research
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An overview of the Field Book Project, biodiversity field books, and how we're improving online access through cataloging, Wikipedia, and transcription.TRANSCRIPT
Wikipedia Edit-a-thonJune 21, 2013
Carolyn Sheffield, Project Manager
Expeditions & Explorers:Opening access to the history of
biodiversity research
• Primary source documentation of biodiversity field work
• Estimated 8,000 items
• “Hidden” collections
Specimen Lists
Specimen Lists
Journals and diaries
Visual Documentation
From physical objects…
Social Media
Wikipedia Articles
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Questions?