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::Natural history collections are one of the most important sources of biodiversity information and their digitization is essential for providing greater access to both researchers and the general public. Industrial approaches are needed in order to mobilise the vast numbers of specimens (up to 10 billion) accumulated by the natural history museums in the world. Following the experience of the Digital Collection Programme (DCP) in the Natural History Museum we explore several ways of optimising the digitization process of insect collections. Success is impossible without an organised approach to project management, staff buy-in and administrative support on all levels. Key elements of industrial digitisation are: detailed yet flexible workflows which can accommodate different kinds of digitised material; automation through software and hardware; appropriate staff management; and community involvement. | |||
| '''Vladimir Blagoderov''' (vlab@nhm.ac.uk) and Laurence Livermore, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, England | | '''Vladimir Blagoderov''' (vlab@nhm.ac.uk) and Laurence Livermore, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, England | ||
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