Digitization

Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:14pm -- austinmast

The aim of this 12-hour Digitization Academy course is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to (1) identify and describe relevant facets of information or potential information related to biodiversity specimens, (2) identify and describe common digitization protocols and best practices related to transcription, imaging, and georeferencing, (3) identify downstream uses that are relevant to digitization decision-making, (4) recognize basic principles of data management including the importance of identifiers, (5) identify collections management system (CMS) options and the ma

Digital Imaging of Biodiversity Collections

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:10pm -- austinmast

The aim of this 12-hour Digitization Academy course is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to (1) identify and describe relevant facets of biodiversity specimens that can be captured and shared with common digital imaging modalities, (2) identify sources of digital imaging protocols and best practices, (3) identify and prioritize major differences among digital image file formats, hardware, and software options, (4) explain the workings of a digital SLR or mirrorless camera/lens, camera control software, and image processing software, (5) archive and share digital images,

Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:06pm -- austinmast

The aim of this 12-hour Digitization Academy course is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to (1) identify and describe relevant facets of information or potential information related to biodiversity specimens, (2) identify and describe common digitization protocols and best practices related to transcription, imaging, and georeferencing, (3) identify downstream uses that are relevant to digitization decision-making, (4) recognize basic principles of data management including the importance of identifiers, (5) identify collections management system (CMS) options and the ma

Introduction to Immersive Media for Biodiversity Collections

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 11:58am -- austinmast

This 2-hour Digitization Academy course introduces biodiversity specimen collectors, curators, and other biodiversity researchers to emerging opportunities in immersive media, including augmented, mixed, and virtual reality.  We will introduce the types of immersive media, best-in-class examples of their utility, example hardware and software tools used to produce the experiences, and potential new directions in the space for the biodiversity collections community.  The course is open to everyone from the biodiversity research and adjacent communities from around the world.  Registration wi

Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 3:53pm -- ekrimmel

We are excited to announce the return of our popular professional development opportunity: Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization. 

This free, online course is focused on introducing the creation of digital data about biodiversity specimens to those who are just beginning this activity.   

Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 4:33pm -- ekrimmel

We are excited to announce the return of our popular professional development opportunity: Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization. 

This free, online course is focused on introducing the creation of digital data about biodiversity specimens to those who are just beginning this activity.   

Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization

Tue, 05/10/2022 - 2:19pm -- ekrimmel

We are excited to announce the return of our popular professional development opportunity: Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization.

This free, online course is focused on introducing the creation of digital data about biodiversity specimens to those who are just beginning this activity.   

Introduction to Photogrammetry for Biodiversity Specimen Collectors and Curators

Thu, 04/14/2022 - 2:12pm -- ekrimmel

We are excited to introduce the next professional development opportunity from iDigBio's Digitization Academy: a short, free, online course on photogrammetry.  Photogrammetry is a method that can produce 3D models of organisms and their habitat for innovative use in research, education, science communication, and other activities.  This course introduces biodiversity specimen collectors, curators, and other biodiversity researchers to photogrammetry with special, though not exclusive, emphasis on the documentation of specimens at the time of collection.

Research Spotlight: July 2021

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 1:47pm -- maphillips

 

Assessment of the pinned specimen digitization progress of the University of Alaska Museum Insect Collection

Ashley L. Smith, Derek S. Sikes, Taylor L. Kane, Adam Haberski, Jayce B. Williamson, Renee K. Nowicki, Michael J. Apperson

University of Alaska Museum, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

This article was originally published in the Alaska Entomological Society Newsletter AKES_newsletter_2021_n1_a01.pdf (akentsoc.org)

Sustaining the momentum of digitization in biodiversity collections

Mon, 03/08/2021 - 3:16pm -- ekrimmel

Join iDigBio and panelists from the community in a moderated conversation about sustaining digitization and data mobilization activities in biodiversity collections beyond initial grant funding. Panelists will discuss strategies for integrating digitization into an institution’s ongoing activities and budget, including what metrics they see as valuable for gaining internal support. Panelists will also consider impediments to sustaining digitization.

WeDigBio Strategic Planning Workshop

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 8:51am -- austinmast

The workshop is scheduled for four days at the end of January and beginning of February.  To enable everyone to participate at a time that is convenient, we have provided two two-hour options (9–11 a.m. ET and 3–5 p.m. ET) for each day. There will be groups meeting on the day’s topics at both of those times, and participants may join one or both of those timeslots each day.  

Arctos Webinar: the new collections onboarding process

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 1:55pm -- maphillips

Abstract: Joining the Arctos Community means meeting new collaborators, learning new skills, and a lot of data clean-up. Whether you joined five years ago, last week, plan to join soon, or want to help mentor new members, this webinar will help explain the process we have set up to help new members of the Arctos Community get their collections up and running. Learn why we use GitHub, how to best get help, who has the answers and where to find documentation. Onboarding never really ends, even our most senior community members are adding new types of collections data.

Imaging and Digitization Workshop for Avocational Paleontologists

Thu, 08/15/2019 - 3:11pm -- maphillips

Contributed by: Jeanette Pirlo

Figure 1: Imaging Workshop participant demonstrates proper imaging techniques by manipulating lighting, enhancing the specimen by providing a matte background, and properly using a scalebar in the image. Photo Credit: Jeanette Pirlo

 

Webinar: LightningBug, Mass Digitization of Pinned Insect Specimens

Tue, 07/30/2019 - 8:36am -- maphillips

LightningBug: Mass Digitization of Pinned Insect Specimens

What: Overview of LightningBug project followed by open discussion
When: Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Where: http://idigbio.adobeconnect.com/room/ select “Enter as guest,” enter your full name, and click Enter room.

Job Opp @iDigBio with the Digitization/Workforce Training Team @FSU

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 6:14pm -- dpaul

UPDATE: The application process is closed, candidate review is underway.

UPDATE: There's still time - one week left to apply!

iDigBio is seeking a new team member for the Digitization and Workforce Development branch of the project. The group is located at Florida State University in Tallahassee.

Job Opportunity at iDigBio with the Digitization/Workforce Training Team at FSU

Wed, 06/05/2019 - 5:10pm -- dpaul

Greetings Everyone,

iDigBio is seeking a new team member at iDigBio for the Digitization and Workforce Development branch of the project. The group is located at Florida State University in Tallahassee.

MOBILISE First Training School on Digitization and Data Management of Collections!

Tue, 02/12/2019 - 12:38pm -- dpaul

The European MOBILISE COST Action sets out "to foster a cooperative network in Europe to support excellent research activities, and facilitate knowledge and technology transfer around natural science collections." As part of their efforts to prepare for the funding and implementation of DiSSCo, they are setting up their first First Training School on Digitization and Data Management of Collections!

iDigBio at SPNHC 2019: Making the Case for Natural History Collections

Tue, 02/12/2019 - 11:34am -- dpaul

The SPNHC 2019 theme: Making the Case for Natural History Collections offers everyone a chance to share the value of collections for society and science. iDigBio staff look forward to contributing to this story and visiting the Field Museum who are hosting this year's SPNHC meeting.

Some of the events iDigBio is organizing or participating in include:

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