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WG: New GGBN Data Portal Release
by Dröge, Gabriele 12 Feb '25

12 Feb '25

apologies for cross-posting, but we wanted to share this announcement with the TDWG community as well. Best, Gabi Von: GGBN-Info <GGBN-INFO(a)SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU<mailto:GGBN-INFO@SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU>> Im Auftrag von GGBN Gesendet: Dienstag, 11. Februar 2025 16:41 An: GGBN-INFO(a)SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU<mailto:GGBN-INFO@SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU> Betreff: New GGBN Data Portal Release Dear colleagues, Today GGBN, the Global Biodiversity Biobanking Network, proudly releases its new data portal, https://www.ggbn.org. We have reworked the main search to increase the performance and usability. You can now browse through 4.4 million GGBN records and 6.9 million material entities with facetting and sorting. In addition, the landing page provides full text search across all major resources (samples, members, wiki, document library) which will enable easier access to GGBN information. Our 114 members can now be explored in a dedicated search (https://www.ggbn.org/ggbn_portal/members) where you can find information about their collections in general. Collaborative effort The new portal serves as a powerful tool for molecular research and biodiversity biobanking by providing improved access to GGBN's unique features and resources (permit information, linked material entities, document library). This work is made possible by the collaborative and consistent effort of colleagues from eight GGBN members working together on shaping and building the new portal (BGBM<https://bo.berlin>, MSB<http://www.msb.unm.edu/>, NHM London<https://www.nhm.ac.uk/>, NMNH Smithsonian<https://naturalhistory.si.edu/>, OGL<https://ogl.northeastern.edu/>, University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute<https://biodiversity.ku.edu/>, and University of Torino<https://en.unito.it/>). Please feel free to share this message with your colleagues. We appreciate feedback and questions, which you can send to info(a)ggbn.org<mailto:info@ggbn.org>. Best wishes, GGBN Team Global Genome Biodiversity Network Secretariat Office [cid:image001.png@01DB7D46.D1E21900]

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SPNHC 2025 workshops and field trips + travel grant extension
by Bentley, Andrew Charles 31 Jan '25

31 Jan '25

Hi all We have added links to workshops and field trips to the SPNHC 2025 site. We have a number of great field trip options for attendees - https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/fieldtrips. These will all occur on the first day of the meeting, Tuesday, May 27, and will offer a variety of experiences in and around Lawrence for both the adventurous and the more relaxed. All field trips will be full-day events running 8:30 or 9:00 am to 3:00 or 4:00 pm giving attendees enough time to return, relax, take a shower, and make the ice-breaker event at 6:30 pm at the KU Union Ascher Plaza. Field trips will be an optional extra during registration and numbers will be limited so make sure to secure your spot when registration opens. Field trips will be assessed a fee to cover logistics, transport, and the fees of our great partner organizations. More details including timing, itineraries, and pricing will be posted soon and before registration opens. We have a great selection of workshop proposals for every taste - https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/workshops. Most are half-day workshops which will be run in morning (9:00 am to noon) or afternoon (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm) sessions. Workshops will take place on the last day of the conference, Saturday, May 31, so be sure to reserve hotels and flights accordingly to allow your participation. Workshops will be assessed a participant fee as part of registration to cover venue and logistics. A minimum number of participants will determine workshop viability. See below for more details. Registration will be opened within the next week or two as soon as we have more finality on our sponsor and vendor contributions. Additionally, the travel grant deadline has been extended to February 7. Although registration has not been finalized, for budgeting purposes we estimate that early-bird, student member registration will be in the range of $250-275. Workshops and field trips will be optional extras as will the banquet. Looking forward to seeing you all in May. Please reach out if you have questions - spnhc2025(a)ku.edu<mailto:spnhc2025@ku.edu>. Andy A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 USA Tel: (785) 864-3863<tel:%28785%29%20864-3863> Fax: (785) 864-5335<tel:%28785%29%20864-5335> Email: abentley(a)ku.edu<mailto:abentley@ku.edu> ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu<http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu/> A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V

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DemoCamp at SPNHC 2025 Call for Abstracts
by Jason Best 30 Jan '25

30 Jan '25

Greetings colleagues, If you've created innovative software, tools, services, or workflows supporting the management and use of natural history collections, DemoCamp is an ideal venue for you to share your work at SPNHC 2025. DemoCamp is based on a presentation format without any slideshow - you show off your technology only using a live demonstration. We encourage you to submit your abstracts for consideration before the March 10 deadline. The DemoCamp session description and abstract submission URL are provided below. We look forward to seeing you at SPNHC 2025! The DemoCamp Team SPNHC abstract submission details: https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/oa-abstract-submission-guidelines DEMO01 DemoCamp - Live demonstrations of technology for natural history collections and biodiversity data Session Type: Demonstration; Open to abstract submissions Organizers: Jason H. Best, Katie Pearson Abstract Digital technology and data standards are increasingly critical components of natural history collections. Ongoing efforts to digitize natural history collections and link the resulting information to other resources is envisioned to eventually culminate in a comprehensive digital record of biodiversity preserved and represented in collections worldwide. This significant expansion of the reach of digital collections will further cement the important role of technology and standards in the management, analysis, and dissemination of natural history collections specimens and data. Since its debut at SPNHC 2009, DemoCamp has provided a venue for developers, biodiversity informaticians, digitization managers, and collection managers to convene and share innovative approaches for the use of technology to enhance the management and use of natural history collections. Presentations demonstrate the use of software, tools, services, and workflows that enhance capacity, use or develop global data standards, and extend the accessibility and quality of information. The format of DemoCamp dictates that presentations must be live demonstrations rather than descriptions of the technology and forbids the use of slideshows. Each presenter is allotted time for a live demo as well as questions from the audience. This format ensures that only functional technology is presented. Jason Best Director of Biodiversity Informatics Botanical Research Institute of Texas at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden 1700 University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3400 817-332-4441 ext. 230 http://www.fwbg.org [https://img.fwbg.org/BITG_2025.png]<https://fwbg.org/events/butterflies-in-the-garden/>

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Fwd: FW: 2025 ICZN Commissioner Election Registration
by Chandra Earl 28 Jan '25

28 Jan '25

For all you taxonomists out there, see below *From: *Secretary, ICZN <iczn(a)nus.edu.sg> *Sent: *Monday, January 27, 2025 11:12 AM *To: *chandra.earl(a)asu.edu; *Subject: *2025 ICZN Commissioner Election Registration Hello, On behalf of the ICZN, I would like to ask if it would be possible if you can help us share the message below regarding the 2025 ICZN Commissioner Election with any listservs or email groups you may have? Thank you so much! Dear Zoologist, On 22 January 2025, the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature sent out an announcement for its Election of Commissioners to be held over a *24-hour* period on *17 February 2025*. The announcement can be found on the ICZN homepage (https://www.iczn.org/ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clickt…> ). Registration to participate in the election is now open. To self-register, you must fill out the registration form here (registration form <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clickt…>). Please note that only those who completely fill out the form will be allowed to vote. Self-registration will close on *12 February 2025*. Sincerely ICZN Secretariat *Dr. Alex Figueroa* Research Fellow/Executive Secretary International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) Secretariat c/o Lee Kong Chian Museum of Natural History 2 Conservatory Drive Singapore 117377 Republic of Singapore (Tel.) (+65) 6516 8364 | (Fax) (+65) 6774 8101 (Email) iczn(a)nus.edu.sg | (Website) http://www.iczn.org/ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.iczn.org/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!fgm1ExcX…>

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Reminder: SPNHC 2025 Conference Travel Grants - DEADLINE January 31
by Bentley, Andrew Charles 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

SPNHC Annual Meeting Travel Grants Available Application Deadline: January 31, 2025, Close of Business (COB) Your Local Time The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) is offering travel grants for the 2025 SPNHC Annual Meeting, https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/travel-grants. Applicants must be members of the Society or apply for membership before the application will be accepted. While any SPNHC member may apply, preference will be given to students (undergraduate or graduate) and emerging professionals, focused on the physical care, management, or preservation of natural history collections. Preference will also be given to applicants presenting at the conference. SPNHC members from the following countries are strongly encouraged to apply—Central and South America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. The 2025 SPNHC conference will be held in Lawrence, KS, May 27-31, 2025. Visit https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/ for additional information. General Information For general enquiries about the annual SPNHC Annual Meeting Travel Grant program or to submit completed applications, contact Elise V. LeCompte, Chair, SPNHC Travel Grant Program Subcommittee, Florida Museum of Natural History, lecompte(a)flmnh.ufl.edu<mailto:lecompte@flmnh.ufl.edu>, 352-273-1925.

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Got People Data? Want personal / collection / institution credit and impact data? Of course you do ...
by Deborah Paul 09 Jan '25

09 Jan '25

Greetings Everyone, A new paper out as of yesterday: Workshop Report: *Supporting inclusive and sustainable collections-based research infrastructure for systematics (SISRIS).* Weeks Andrea, Collins Elizabeth, Majors Twanelle W, Murrell Zack E, Paul Deborah L, Sheik Matthew, Shorthouse David P, Zeringue-Krosnick Shawn (2024) in Research Ideas and Outcomes 10: e126532. https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.10.e126532 Natural history and science collections are as much about the people who create them as they are about the specimens. Documenting the contributions of collectors and identifiers both past and present: 1) advances collections-based research and 2) creates a more accurate and inclusive historical and future networked account (think metrics and impact) of biodiversity science. This report published 20 May describes our efforts to move the systematics community to action through a series of US national workshops and symposia. The goal was to spotlight the power of "people-data" that can be leveraged using next-generation biodiversity informatics tools. If you attended the 2024 Prairie Research Institute Lightning Symposium, you heard a bit about the potential for this work to be done at PRI in the talk: Realizing the Impact of Who: getting (more) credit and discovering impact. * Cool related SISRIS graphic https://riojournal.com/article/126532/zoom/fig/11382100/ that links to our resources repository on GitHub. * This Workshop Report is also open to post-publication review (we already have one). * Thanks to the US National Science Foundation, Division of Biological Infrastructure. "Collaborative Research: Conference: Supporting inclusive and sustainable research infrastructure for systematics (SISRIS) by connecting scientists and their specimens". Grant No. 2247631 and 2247632. All of us (as authors) are happy to answer any questions any of you might have and look forward to hearing how this work supports your needs to discover, show, and expand impact at multiple community levels along with the extended specimen. Thanks much for sharing this paper in your spheres of influence! Much gratitude! Special thanks to David Shorthouse -- for Bionomia and the vision for this work. Debbie, and all the authors (/PS much cross-posting/) -- - Deborah Paul, Biodiversity Informatics Community Liaison - Species File Group (INHS), University of Illinois -- Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) Past Chair 2021-2022 -- Florida State University Courtesy Appointment -- Species File Group and Eventshttps://speciesfilegroup.org

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REMINDER: SPNHC 2025 call for symposia, sessions and workshops submission deadline - January 10
by Bentley, Andrew Charles 06 Jan '25

06 Jan '25

Hi all A reminder that symposium, session, and workshop proposals for SPNHC 2025 are due by January 10 - https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/symposia-sessions-workshops. Please use the link provided to submit symposium and session proposals. For workshops proposals please contact us directly and provide all information outlined on the above page. Any questions, contact us at spnhc2025(a)ku.edu<mailto:spnhc2025@ku.edu>. More details on the conference can be found at https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/ Thanks Andy A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard<x-apple-data-detectors://9/> Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561<x-apple-data-detectors://9/> USA<x-apple-data-detectors://9/> Tel: (785) 864-3863<tel:%28785%29%20864-3863> Fax: (785) 864-5335<tel:%28785%29%20864-5335> Email: abentley(a)ku.edu<mailto:abentley@ku.edu> ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu<http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu/> A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V

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SPNHC 2025 updates - May 27-31, Lawrence, KS, USA
by Bentley, Andrew Charles 19 Dec '24

19 Dec '24

[X] The SPNHC 2025 LOC wishes to provide updates on new information on the SPNHC 2025 website - https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/, as well as some important reminders for the annual meeting to be held May 27-31, 2025 in Lawrence, KS, USA. Accommodation options have now been released with 275 rooms in 5 hotels within 3 miles of the conference venue. More rooms will be available if we fill these room blocks so, please book early. Additionally, 60 rooms are available in a cost-effective KU apartment option conveniently located on campus. Stouffer Apartments offers 4-person suites with private bedrooms and bathrooms and shared kitchen and living room spaces. The full kitchens have a stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Rooms are $40 per night with an optional linen package including flat and fitted sheets, pillow and pillowcase, blanket, towel, and washcloth for $25 (once-off fee). More info available and booking links here - https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/accommodations SPNHC 2025 will also be continuing the tradition of running a BioBlitz during the meeting. The BioBlitz will cover all taxa and will run from May 20 to June 8. If you are attending the meeting in person, log your observations while out and about during the conference, field trips, or other events in the Local BioBlitz<https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spnhc-2025-annual-conference-bioblitz-…>. Not attending in person? We have you covered. Join the Worldwide BioBlitz<https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spnhc-2025-annual-conference-bioblitz-…> and log your observations from wherever you are located. The results of the BioBlitz will be announced at the ABM. Thanks to Vijay Barve for coordinating these in iNaturalist. More info available here - https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/bioblitz Something new this year - a Silent Art Auction benefitting the SPNHC travel grants being called STEAMed SPNHC - https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/steamed-spnhc. SPNHC members and potentially local artists donate personal or collections-based art to be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting the SPNHC Student Travel Fund. This initiative directly impacts inclusion and supports students and early-career professionals, while simultaneously celebrating and expanding the artistic creativity of our community. The auction will also serve as a platform to connect attendees with the arts while showcasing the diversity of contributions from SPNHC members. By encouraging participation from local artists, the auction has the potential to extend the conference’s reach and impact beyond its traditional audience, strengthening ties, visibility, relevance, and inclusion with the local community and across our own. If you have art you would like to contribute to this event, please fill out this Google Form<https://tinyurl.com/steamed-spnhc-art> describing your contribution(s). If you would like to help organize any of these events or have questions, please contact Chandra<mailto:cearl4@asu.edu> Earl or Deb<mailto:dlpaul@illinois.edu> Paul. Additional events around this theme will include an Artist's Corner and Unconference session highlighting the interface of collections, science, and art. Additionally, a couple of reminders: Symposium, session, and workshop proposals are due by January 10 - https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/symposia-sessions-workshops. Please use the link provided to submit symposium and session proposals. For workshops proposals please contact us directly and provide all information outlined on the above page. Travel grant applications are due January 31. Students and emerging professionals are encouraged to apply - particularly from under-represented areas - Central and South America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe - but applications are open to all. More information and application materials available here: https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/travel-grants Information on registration, abstract submission, field trips and workshops will follow in the New Year. Any questions, please contact spnhc2025(a)ku.edu Happy holidays Andy Bentley, On behalf of the SPNHC 2025 LOC A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 USA Tel: (785) 864-3863<tel:%28785%29%20864-3863> Fax: (785) 864-5335<tel:%28785%29%20864-5335> Email: abentley(a)ku.edu<mailto:abentley@ku.edu> ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu<http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu/> A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V

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SPNHC Conference Travel Grants
by Bentley, Andrew Charles 10 Dec '24

10 Dec '24

SPNHC Annual Meeting Travel Grants Available Application Deadline: January 31, 2025, Close of Business (COB) Your Local Time The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) is offering travel grants for the 2025 SPNHC Annual Meeting, https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/travel-grants. Applicants must be members of the Society or apply for membership before the application will be accepted. While any SPNHC member may apply, preference will be given to students (undergraduate or graduate) and emerging professionals, focused on the physical care, management, or preservation of natural history collections. Preference will also be given to applicants presenting at the conference. SPNHC members from the following countries are strongly encouraged to apply—Central and South America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. The 2025 SPNHC conference will be held in Lawrence, KS, May 27-31, 2025. Visit https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/ for additional information. General Information For general enquiries about the annual SPNHC Annual Meeting Travel Grant program or to submit completed applications, contact Elise V. LeCompte, Chair, SPNHC Travel Grant Program Subcommittee, Florida Museum of Natural History, lecompte(a)flmnh.ufl.edu<mailto:lecompte@flmnh.ufl.edu>, 352-273-1925. ______________________________________________ Elise V. LeCompte Registrar and Coord. for Museum Health & Safety Florida Museum of Natural History 1659 Museum Road Gainesville, FL 32611-7800 TEL: 352-273-1925 www.flmnh.ufl.edu

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REMINDER: SPNHC 2025 call for sessions, symposia, and workshops - submission deadline January 10
by Bentley, Andrew Charles 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

We invite you to submit a proposal for an organized session or workshop<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vy1f0qyKx05J4F8Wxtub5zVMgyiEX1OdeDPngfPc-q…> (Google form) at SPNHC 2025 that reflects the work of SPNHC, and collections standards and best practices that contribute to our understanding and documentation of biodiversity. Organized sessions can be symposia, panel discussions, lightning sessions, and other formats whose primary purpose is to convey information and engage the SPNHC audience. We strongly encourage you to submit proposals that fit the conference theme: Sustainable Futures: Challenges and Opportunities for Modern Collections. Sessions may be open or closed to presentation submissions; we highly encourage diversity and inclusivity, and session ideas not explored during previous SPNHC conferences as well as follow-up discussions of sessions in Okinawa. Session proposers will be responsible for soliciting and coordinating presentations, reviewing, approving, and ordering abstracts for the session, and moderating the proposed session(s). At least one session organizer must be present, in person, at the meeting. Every symposium must have an abstract that will be published on the conference website. Session organizers and all presenters must be registered for the conference. There will also be the typical open sessions to accommodate presentations not in a proposed session or symposium. Workshops If you wish to host a workshop, please contact the conference organizers at spnhc2025(a)ku.edu<mailto:spnhc2025@ku.edu> for more information and to discuss options or with any questions. Workshop proposals should include the following information: 1. Title of the workshop to publish on the website and add to registration 2. A short summary of the workshop that we can publish on the website and add to registration that outlines what will be covered and the outcomes 3. Length of workshop - half day, full day, # of hours 4. Any caps on attendance - total # of attendees. We will do our best to accommodate whatever you need 5. Room setup - classroom style or other configuration 6. Any technology or other items that participants will need to bring with them 7. Any technology or other infrastructure we would need to provide Calls for abstracts will be announced in February. If your proposal is accepted, your session title and description will be posted on the SPNHC 2025 conference website. Submission deadline: January 10, 2025 Questions can be directed to spnhc2025(a)ku.edu<mailto:spnhc2025@ku.edu>. Thanks Andy A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 USA Tel: (785) 864-3863<tel:%28785%29%20864-3863> Fax: (785) 864-5335<tel:%28785%29%20864-5335> Email: abentley(a)ku.edu<mailto:abentley@ku.edu> ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu<http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu/> A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V

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