November 2009 - tdwg-tag - lists.tdwg.org

proxying rs.tdwg.org to google code
by "Markus Döring (GBIF)" 02 Dec '09

02 Dec '09

Hi TAG, we had talked about proxying some of the rs.tdwg.org subversion site to different google code projects. I have setup 2 test proxies for darwin core and the new ontology project using these URLs: http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc2/terms/index.htm http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology2/ I wasnt sure if this solution was fully agreed on at TDWG, so I am seeking for advice. I very much like this solution, which gives us the advantage of having google code exposed via the tdwg.org domain. And it frees us from having to sync different copies. If there are no objections I would love to replace the /dwc and potentially also the /ontology part of rs.tdwg.org. But before making this switch some files on google seem to need adjustments in regards of absolute/relative links and html redirects. Markus

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Darwin Core term management - dc:type, basisOfRecord, and recordClass
by John R. WIECZOREK 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

Dear TAG, On 23 October a solution to existing problems with the use of dwc:basisOfRecord and dcterms:type as published in the current Darwin Core standard was proposed. Discussions on tdwg-content leading up to and since that proposal support the addition of a term called recordClass as the pragmatic approach that requires less ongoing management than an alternative invoking a new type vocabulary. This message is to forge the way to the first Darwin Core term changes following the published Namespace Policy (http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/namespace/index.htm#classesofchanges). The proposed changes fall under two of the classes of changes, 3.3 (Semantic changes in Darwin Core terms) and 3.4 (Addition of Darwin Core terms declarations to existing Darwin Core namespaces). I propose to draft Decisions (see http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/history/decisions/index.htm) for review by the TAG following the 30-day prescribed review period (next week). I just wanted to send this introductory message in anticipation to open up the floor for any questions or commentary, as this is the first time this process has been invoked. John

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FW: Public Review of GUID and LSID Applicability Statement
by Richardson, Ben 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Hi Just a reminder that the Public Review is shortly to close, and that your input is welcomed on the Applicability Statement. (The dates noted below for the review period should state 26th October till at least 26th November, so you still have time.) Thank you to those who have already commented. Cheers, Ben ________________________________ From: Richardson, Ben Sent: Monday, 26 October 2009 14:49 To: tdwg(a)lists.tdwg.org Cc: tdwg-content(a)lists.tdwg.org; tdwg-tag(a)lists.tdwg.org; taxacom(a)mailman.nhm.ku.edu Subject: Public Review of GUID and LSID Applicability Statement TDWG is pleased to announce the commencement of the Public Review of the Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) and Life Sciences Identifier (LSID) Applicability Statements. Applicability Statements provide guidance for use of external standards within the TDWG domain. The GUID statement provides general recommendations and the LSID one covers the specific GUID currently recommended by TDWG. Since being officially submitted, the Applicability Statements have undergone a peer review, a review by the TDWG Executive and multiple revisions. Open Invitation: We invite all who may contribute and/or consume biodiversity information to examine this proposed applicability statement during the Public Review period from 23rd October till at least 23rd November 2009. How to Participate: You can participate in the review of the GUID-LSID AS in two ways; either through lodging a comment through TDWG’s Open Journal System, or you can take the Microsoft Word document and edit it with track changes and resubmit it to the GUID-LSID AS Wiki space. You can post comments to the Open Journal System (which may be anonymous) at http://www.tdwg.org/stdtrack/article/view/150. The abstract is displayed and on the right hand side of the page is a link to add a comment. Please note: you must be registered and logged in to the TDWG web site to post a comment, however registration is free. Down the bottom of the page, there is a link to download the complete applicability statement. You can also comment direct in a copy of the document as follows: · At the previous URL, download a copy of the Microsoft Word format document. · Once you have downloaded it, turn on track changes and make your notes and comments. · Submit that file at http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/GUID/GUIDAndLSIDASReview. Please DO NOT add any comments to the Wiki page, comment only through the two methods outlined above. Questions about the process should be directed to me at ben(dot)richardson(at)dec.wa.gov.au. Please share this opportunity for public comment and review with others you think may be interested. Acknowledgements: I’d like to thank the authors, the anonymous reviewers and the members of the Executive Committee for their contribution to the document. In addition, the guidance of Lee Belbin through the review process has been invaluable and greatly appreciated. Links: · GUID and LSID AS comment area in OJS http://www.tdwg.org/stdtrack/article/view/150. · LSID Wiki space: http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/GUID/GUIDAndLSIDASReview · LSID Resolution Project home page: http://lsids.sourceforge.net/ · LSID Specification: http://lsids.sourceforge.net/quick-links/lsid-spec/ Please accept my apology if you’ve received this multiple times from various mailing lists. Regards, Ben Richardson This email, together with any attachments, is intended for the addressee only. It may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, please notify the sender, delete the email and attachments from your system and destroy any copies you may have taken of the email and its attachments. Duplication or further distribution by hardcopy, by electronic means or verbally is not permitted without permission.

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Re: [tdwg-tag] open data
by Donald.Hobern＠csiro.au 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 5:23 PM, Bob Morris <morris.bob(a)gmail.com> wrote: > This is really getting away from the purpose of TAG. I wonder where it > should be moved, if TDWG is interested at all... > > Bob Bob, I'm not sure that there is a more natural place, but I am sure many in TDWG are interested, so maybe we should just continue here. Donald Donald Hobern, Director, Atlas of Living Australia CSIRO Entomology, GPO Box 1700, Canberra, ACT 2601 Phone: (02) 62464352 Mobile: 0437990208 Email: Donald.Hobern(a)csiro.au Web: http://www.ala.org.au/

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open data
by Jonathan Rees 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

Sorry for the spam, but the subjects of data copyright, data licensing, and public domain came up repeatedly in conversations I had at the TDWG conference. I know this isn't really a technical issue, but tdwg-tag is the only TDWG list I'm on (so far). I'm hoping some of you will circulate the following pointer to your colleagues working on data policy. The article explains some of the issues around copyright and licensing as they pertain to data and gives the current Creative Commons position. "Remembering Babel: Open Data Sharing & Integration" post by Thinh Nguyen, Science Commons http://sciencecommons.org/weblog/archives/2009/11/19/remembering-babel-open… Best Jonathan

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Re LSID-GUID
by Peter DeVries 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

I also thought I would also address this statement about the LSID-GUID meeting > The invitation to the LGTG workshop was open to everyone. "Thank you for your expression of interest in participating in the GBIF LSID-GUID Task Group. Due to the need to have a mix of skills/experience and to try to maintain a geographical spread (difficult), it did not prove possible to include you in the core group (North America was over-represented in the nominations)" I have no animosity toward GBIF for this, I have just become increasingly concerned about a growing paper trail that is amazingly similar to my own proposals but fails to mention my work. It seems strange to me that of all the people involved in TDWG and Linked Data discussions over the last year my efforts seem to be being positioned as "invisible". - Pete ---------------------------------------------------------------- Pete DeVries Department of Entomology University of Wisconsin - Madison 445 Russell Laboratories 1630 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706 GeoSpecies Knowledge Base About the GeoSpecies Knowledge Base ------------------------------------------------------------

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LSID-GUID Draft Document
by Peter DeVries 15 Nov '09

15 Nov '09

I am concerned that someone will now look at my proposals and say "isn't this just a rehash of what was proposed in the TDWG LSID-GUID Document and at the 2009 TDWG meeting?" When in fact the opposite is true. There are parts of this draft that are simply reiterations of what I have proposed in several talks and online. For example " "The ambiguities inherent in taxon name usage are described elsewhere. For example, biodiversity researchers ask whether two specimens with different name strings are believed to be of the same taxonomic group. The availability of identifiers for name strings, published names and taxon concepts... http://about.geospecies.org/ This advantage is best illustrated by an example: One biologist may refer to a specimen of the Eastern Tree Hole Mosquito as *Ochlerotatus triseriatus*. Another may refer to that same species as *Aedes triseriatus*. They both agree they are talking about the same species concept; however, they are assigning different taxonomic hypotheses to that species concept. [image: Species Attribute Diagram] In addition the diagram of linked data basically mirrors what I have had in the GeoSpecies Knowledge Base for nearly a year. However, it fails to mention GeoSpecies at all. I'd recommend that the draft follow scientific standards and acknowledge previous work. --------------------------------------------------------------- Pete DeVries <http://spiders.entomology.wisc.edu/pjd/index.html> Department of Entomology University of Wisconsin - Madison 445 Russell Laboratories 1630 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706 Email: pdevries(a)wisc.edu GeoSpecies Knowledge Base <http://lod.geospecies.org/> About the GeoSpecies Knowledge Base <http://about.geospecies.org/> ------------------------------------------------------------

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