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Specimen Barcode and Labeling Guide: Difference between revisions
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Best practices here would include consideration of size so as not to have to re-tray. Or, to consider barcoding when specimen re-traying is planned as part of curation and / or digitization efforts. Also note that several entomology collections (e.g., Harvard, Digitarium in Finland) have found it very useful to print their QR Codes on the front and back side of their barcode labels for pinned specimens. In this manner, a barcode can be read from above or below. | Best practices here would include consideration of size so as not to have to re-tray. Or, to consider barcoding when specimen re-traying is planned as part of curation and / or digitization efforts. Also note that several entomology collections (e.g., Harvard, Digitarium in Finland) have found it very useful to print their QR Codes on the front and back side of their barcode labels for pinned specimens. In this manner, a barcode can be read from above or below. | ||
It's also important to think about printing and handling. Cutting out tiny barcode labels is time-consuming and tedious. | It's also important to think about printing and handling. Cutting out tiny barcode labels is time-consuming and tedious. | ||
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