May 2025 - tdwg-mids - lists.tdwg.org

Thursday 22nd Meeting cancelled
by Elspeth Haston 21 May '25

21 May '25

Dear all Apologies for the short notice but we will not be meeting tomorrow, Thursday 22nd. We will meet again on Thursday 29th. Just a reminder for those who would like to be included as an author on the Living Data presentation, the deadline has been extended and we will be submitting the abstract by the 25th May. The link to add any comments and your name as a co-author is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aZmz4tVahZ4LwkXnMmh8EQH9MdbZ5kXZeH50PFg…. This will be presenting the results of all our work to date so it would be great to include as many people as possible. So many of you have contributed so much over the years! Best wishes Elspeth [Logo] Dr Elspeth Haston Deputy Herbarium Curator Tel 00 44 (0)131 248 2800 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR Scotland rbge.org.uk<https://rbge.org.uk/> @emhaston | Google Scholar | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9144-2848 Search our Herbarium collections online at http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh<https://www.rbge.org.uk> is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC007983) | Support Us<https://www.rbge.org.uk/support-us> This notice applies to this email and to any other email subsequently sent by anyone at RBGE and appearing in the same chain of email correspondence. References below to "this email" should be read accordingly. This e-mail and its attachments (if any) are confidential, may be protected by copyright and may be privileged. If you receive this e-mail in error, notify us immediately by reply e-mail, delete it and do not use, disclose or copy it. Unless we expressly say otherwise in this e-mail, this e-mail does not create, form part of, or vary, any contractual or unilateral obligation. No liability is accepted for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan attachments (if any). Where this e-mail is unrelated to the business of RBGE, the opinions expressed within this e-mail are the opinions of the sender and do not necessarily constitute those of RBGE. RBGE emails are filtered and monitored.

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Cancelled: TDWG MIDS Task Group
by Elspeth Haston 21 May '25

21 May '25

Apologies for any duplication in sending this invitation through. Elspeth Haston is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89321928120?pwd=tc1AG6KqCz5Sv0eca4nvFKF0Df8sja.1 Meeting ID: 893 2192 8120 Passcode: 459138 --- One tap mobile +13017158592,,89321928120#,,,,*459138# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,89321928120#,,,,*459138# US --- Dial by your location * +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) * +1 305 224 1968 US * +1 309 205 3325 US * +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) * +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) * +1 360 209 5623 US * +1 386 347 5053 US * +1 507 473 4847 US * +1 564 217 2000 US * +1 646 931 3860 US * +1 669 444 9171 US * +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) * +1 689 278 1000 US * +1 719 359 4580 US * +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) * +1 253 205 0468 US * +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 893 2192 8120 Passcode: 459138 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/knnx5ANWd The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh<https://www.rbge.org.uk> is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC007983) | Support Us<https://www.rbge.org.uk/support-us> This notice applies to this email and to any other email subsequently sent by anyone at RBGE and appearing in the same chain of email correspondence. References below to "this email" should be read accordingly. This e-mail and its attachments (if any) are confidential, may be protected by copyright and may be privileged. If you receive this e-mail in error, notify us immediately by reply e-mail, delete it and do not use, disclose or copy it. Unless we expressly say otherwise in this e-mail, this e-mail does not create, form part of, or vary, any contractual or unilateral obligation. No liability is accepted for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan attachments (if any). Where this e-mail is unrelated to the business of RBGE, the opinions expressed within this e-mail are the opinions of the sender and do not necessarily constitute those of RBGE. RBGE emails are filtered and monitored.

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FW: Living Data 2025 - deadlines extended; Proposed changes to Audiovisual Core
by Elspeth Haston 19 May '25

19 May '25

Dear all The deadline for the abstract has been extended until the 25th May. A reminder that if anyone would like to include their name as an author please go to the abstract document here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aZmz4tVahZ4LwkXnMmh8EQH9MdbZ5kXZeH50PFg… Best regards Elspeth From: TDWG Secretariat <secretariat(a)tdwg.org> Sent: 19 May 2025 19:36 To: Elspeth Haston <ehaston(a)rbge.org.uk> Subject: Living Data 2025 - deadlines extended; Proposed changes to Audiovisual Core View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/tdwg.org/living-data-2025-deadlines-extended-proposed-ch…> [https://mcusercontent.com/50f3cc44307841383062ca0d6/images/923880a1-aac2-3c…] New deadline: Abstract submissions for Living Data 2025<https://tdwg.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50f3cc44307841383062ca0d6&id…> are extended until 25 May 2025 Abstract submissions are being accepted for oral presentations, lightning talks or posters and must be aligned to one of the accepted sessions<https://tdwg.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50f3cc44307841383062ca0d6&id…>. Abstract submission requirements: * Title: Maximum 20 words * Abstract: Maximum 300 words * Presentation types: Oral, lightning talk, or poster * Session: Choose from an available session * Authors: Include all contributing authors and their affiliations. New abstract submission deadline: 25 May 2025, 23:59 (UTC-5). Don't miss your opportunity to connect with biodiversity researchers, scientists, practitioners and experts from across the world at Living Data 2025!<https://tdwg.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50f3cc44307841383062ca0d6&id…> Join TDWG, GBIF, OBIS, GEO BON and Instituto Humboldt in Bogotá, Colombia from 21 to 24 October 2025! Submit your abstract<https://tdwg.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50f3cc44307841383062ca0d6&id…> Early bird registration deadline extended Early in-person and virtual registration for Living Data 2025 is now available until 1 July 2025, 23:59 (UTC-5). All attendees, session organizers, and presenters (both virtual and in-person) must be registered to participate in Living Data 2025. Discounted registration fees are available for participants from Global South countries. Learn more to see if your country qualifies for reduced rates. Registration information<https://tdwg.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50f3cc44307841383062ca0d6&id…> ________________________________ [https://mcusercontent.com/50f3cc44307841383062ca0d6/images/dd03da1b-0d8a-36…] Public review opened for new and changed terms of the Audiovisual Core, TDWG's standard for biodiversity-related images. TDWG's Audiovisual Core Maintenance Group<https://tdwg.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50f3cc44307841383062ca0d6&id…> would like to announce the start of the public review of proposed additions to the standard. The public comment period will remain open through at least 17 June, 2025. 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Living Data Abstract - deadline 19 May
by Elspeth Haston 13 May '25

13 May '25

Dear all We will be hosting a symposium at the Living Data conference jointly with the OpenDS group (see the symposium abstract at the foot of this e-mail). We are submitting a presentation to provide an update on the current status of MIDS and would like to invite members of the TDWG MIDS task group to add their names as authors, recognising the work that you have done to get us to this point. Please add your names to the table in the abstract doc (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aZmz4tVahZ4LwkXnMmh8EQH9MdbZ5kXZeH50PFg…) making sure that you provide information for all headings in bold which are required. Please also feel free to add comments and suggestions to the draft abstract. We will be submitting the abstract by the 19th May so please add your name and make any suggestions before then. A copy of the abstract as it stands is below. Thanks again for all your input to help us achieve our current milestone of the MIDS website - and a massive thank you to Ben who has constructed the website. Please have a look and try it out (https://tdwg.github.io/mids/index.html) You can provide feedback using the GitHub issue https://github.com/tdwg/mids/issues/148. Best wishes Elspeth and Cat TDWG MIDS Task Group conveners Draft Abstract: What is the status of global digitisation? MIDS as an institutional & global digitisation standard The digitisation of the world's natural science collections is expanding massively and providing a unique global resource for answering some of the most fundamental bio- and geodiversity questions. However, digitisation at this scale can only be done in stages. The ability to measure and monitor the level of digitisation of each individual specimen, each collection within each country on a global scale has never been more important. The Minimum Information about a Digital Specimen (MIDS) specification along with the implementations which can calculate the MIDS score of specimens and collections, provide users with tools to help develop a digitisation strategy as well as plan, manage and monitor a digitisation programme, including prioritisation and data enhancement. The MIDS website (https://tdwg.github.io/mids/) provides access to the current draft, as well as links to tools for users to calculate MIDS scores for DWC and ABCD datasets, including the MIDS Calculator (https://github.com/AgentschapPlantentuinMeise/MIDSCalculator) Joint symposium abstract The open Digital Specimen (openDS) framework provides a standardized data model for digitally representing physical specimens and derived data, enabling seamless data sharing, integration, and reuse across global research infrastructures. This session will present key aspects of the openDS data model, highlighting its role in supporting the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), persistent identifiers and biodiversity information standards. A walkthrough and demonstration of the practical implementation of the openDS data model will be provided. The session will cover the integration of controlled vocabularies via a dedicated Vocabulary Server, ensuring semantic consistency and interoperability. Attendees will gain insights into how openDS can be leveraged for robust, scalable, and interoperable specimen data management, fostering a globally connected digital specimen network. The session will also present the Minimum Information about a Digital Specimen (MIDS) specification. The digitisation of the world's natural science collections is expanding massively and providing a unique global resource for answering some of the most fundamental bio- and geodiversity questions. The ability to measure and monitor the level of digitisation of each individual specimen, in each collection within each country has never been more important. MIDS, along with the implementations to calculate the MIDS score of specimens and collections, provides users with tools to help develop a digitisation strategy, and plan and manage a digitisation programme, including prioritisation and data enhancement. The session will show how MIDS, Darwin Core and ABCD (Access to Biological Collection Data) standards align with openDS, facilitating compatibility with existing biodiversity and earth science data infrastructures. By addressing vocabulary semantics and their role in data harmonization, this session will highlight the importance of standardized terminology in earth and natural sciences. [Logo] Dr Elspeth Haston Deputy Herbarium Curator Tel 00 44 (0)131 248 2800 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR Scotland rbge.org.uk<https://rbge.org.uk/> @emhaston | Google Scholar | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9144-2848 Search our Herbarium collections online at http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh<https://www.rbge.org.uk> is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC007983) | Support Us<https://www.rbge.org.uk/support-us> This notice applies to this email and to any other email subsequently sent by anyone at RBGE and appearing in the same chain of email correspondence. References below to "this email" should be read accordingly. This e-mail and its attachments (if any) are confidential, may be protected by copyright and may be privileged. If you receive this e-mail in error, notify us immediately by reply e-mail, delete it and do not use, disclose or copy it. 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