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New TDWG Constitution submitted to the membership for review
by Stanley Blum 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

[ Please excuse the duplicate posts of this important announcement. ] TDWG Executive Committee proposes a new Constitution. In 2015, the TDWG Executive Committee commissioned a team to assess TDWG's structure and effectiveness, and to propose changes to the TDWG Constitution as needed. That work is now complete, and the Executive Committee has advanced the proposal to the membership for review. The revised Constitution aims to engage more people in the ongoing activities of TDWG, and to promote continuity in governance across years. If the proposed Constitution is adopted, new committees will be created and charged with ongoing responsibilities, and new officers will be elected to lead those committees. Read more about the motivation and the detailed changes here <http://www.tdwg.org/about-tdwg/new-constitution/> and in the Review Package <http://www.tdwg.org/fileadmin/tdwg/about-tdwg/tdwg-constitution-2016__packa…> . The 90-day review period began on 06-Sep-2016, with publication of theReview Package <http://www.tdwg.org/fileadmin/tdwg/about-tdwg/tdwg-constitution-2016__packa…> on the TDWG website. It will end with with the close of electronic voting on 06-Dec-2016. Each member is encouraged to read the proposal and assess the changes against the rationale presented in the package. Comments can be sent to the TDWG secretary (secretary [at] tdwg [dot] org) until 30 days prior to the close of the vote. (Additional information about comments and the comment period will be posted on the proposal page of TDWG website <http://www.tdwg.org/about-tdwg/new-constitution/> before 30 Sep.) Voting will be electronic. Each member in good standing[1] will receive an electronic ballot, and will be entitled to one vote (approve/disapprove). A majority of votes cast in each membership category, individual and institutional, will be required to adopt the new Constitution. On behalf of the Executive Committee, Dimitrios Koureas, TDWG Secretary Stan Blum, TDWG Coordinator [1] To be a member in good standing, at least one of the following must be true: 1) you paid TDWG membership dues in either 2015 or 2016; 2) you attended the annual meeting in 2015; or 3) you have paid registration fees to attend the annual meeting in 2016. Please inquire with the TDWG Treasurer (treasurer [at] tdwg.org) if you would like to confirm your membership status.

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Don't miss DC-2016 in Copenhagen! Early registration ends 2 September 2016
by DCMI Announce 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

********Please excuse the cross-posting******** *Don't miss DC-2016 in Copenhagen! * *Early registration ends 2 September 2016* *Join us at DC-2016 in Copenhagen* for four days of update on what's happening in the metadata ecosystem, or, time permitting, stay on for six days of intense interactions with both your metadata colleagues and the information science community. The DC-2016 program consists of an array of presentations, keynote, lightning talks, papers, project reports, posters, special sessions, and workshops. Follow the link below to review the program -- titles in the program schedule link to abstracts. *==============================* *:: DC-2016 CONFERENCE WEBSITE:* http://dcevents.dublincore.org/index.php/IntConf/dc-2016/schedConf/ <http://dcevents.dublincore.org/index.php/IntConf/dc-2016/schedConf/> *:: DC-2016 REGISTRATION:* http://dcevents.dublincore.org/IntConf/index/pages/view/reg16 *:: DC-2016 FINAL PROGRAM:* http://dcevents.dublincore.org/IntConf/dc-2016/schedConf/program <http://dcevents.dublincore.org/IntConf/dc-2016/schedConf/program> *==============================* Significant registration savings are available for both DCMI members or ASIS&T members wishing to attend both of the collocated DC-2016 and ASIS&T Annual Meeting. DCMI members can register for ASIS&T 2016 at ASIS&T member rates and ASIS&T members can register for DC-2016 at DCMI member rates. To review the ASIS&T program, visit the ASIS&T Program Page with the link below. *==============================* *:: ASIS&T ANNUAL MEETING WEBSITE:* https://www.asist.org/events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-2016/ *:: ASIS&T PROGRAM:* https://www.asist.org/events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-2016/program/ *:: ASIS&T SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS:* https://www.asist.org/events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-2016/seminars-an… *:: ASIS&T REGISTRATION:* https://www.asist.org/events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-2016/register/ *==============================* *See you in Copenhagen!*

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DC-2016 FINAL PROGRAM PUBLISHED
by DCMI Announce 13 Aug '16

13 Aug '16

********Please excuse the cross-posting******** *DC-2016 FINAL PROGRAM PUBLISHED* DCMI is pleased to announce publication of the final program for the upcoming DC-2016 conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, 13-16 October 2016. The program consists of an array of presentations, lightning talks, papers, project reports, posters, special sessions, and workshops. Follow the Final Program link below to review the program -- titles in the schedule link to abstracts. Online registration is open with early rates available through 2 September 2016. *==============================* *:: DC-2016 CONFERENCE WEBSITE:* http://dcevents.dublincore.org/index.php/IntConf/dc-2016/schedConf/ *:: DC-2016 FINAL PROGRAM:* http://dcevents.dublincore.org/IntConf/dc-2016/schedConf/program *:: DC-2016 REGISTRATION:* http://dcevents.dublincore.org/IntConf/index/pages/view/reg16 *==============================* Significant registration savings are available for both DCMI Individual Members or ASIS&T Individual Members wishing to attend *both* of the collocated conferences. *DCMI members can register for ASIS&T 2016 at ASIS&T member rates and ASIS&T members can register for DC-2016 at DCMI member rates.* To review the ASIS&T program, visit the ASIS&T links below. *==============================* *:: ASIS&T ANNUAL MEETING WEBSITE:* https://www.asist.org/events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-2016/ *:: ASIS&T PROGRAM:* https://www.asist.org/events/annual-meeting/annual- meeting-2016/program/ *:: ASIS&T SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS:* https://www.asist.org/events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting- 2016/seminars-and-workshops/ *:: ASIS&T REGISTRATION:* https://www.asist.org/events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-2016/register/ *==============================* J*oin us in Copenhagen for DC-2016* with four days of update on what's happening in the metadata ecosystem, or, time permitting, stay on for six days of intense interactions with both your metadata colleagues and the information science community. *Become a DCMI Individual Member and save on registration!* http:// dublincore.org/support/#individualMember

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Consider adding WeDigBio to your biodiversity course schedule
by Austin Mast 29 Jul '16

29 Jul '16

Hi, everyone. If you’re like me, you are currently thinking about class schedules for next semester I encourage you to consider adding WeDigBio to those schedules on October 20 or 21 (a Thursday or Friday) this year. Last year I reserved a computer lab for my Field Botany class during WeDigBio, and the students transcribed specimen labels at Notes from Nature while working through the exercises at https://www.wedigbio.org/content/educational-exercises <https://www.wedigbio.org/content/educational-exercises>. It was very popular. Not offering a plant-focused class? No problem. There are transcription projects focused on other taxa as well at Notes from Nature and the other participating online citizen science platforms. For an overview of last year’s options, visit https://www.wedigbio.org/find-a-project <https://www.wedigbio.org/find-a-project>. These are expected to expand to include even more diversity in 2016. If you decide to participate in WeDigBio in this way, be sure to fill out the very short event host survey at https://www.wedigbio.org/content/wedigbio-2016-event-hosts <https://www.wedigbio.org/content/wedigbio-2016-event-hosts> so that you can receive updates. And if you create your own WeDigBio-focused exercise, don’t keep it a secret. Share it with the community at https://www.wedigbio.org/ <https://www.wedigbio.org/> and http://collectionseducation.org/ <http://collectionseducation.org/>. It’s a great opportunity to familiarize your students with biodiversity specimens and specimen data while making a genuine contribution to science. Thanks for considering! Austin Austin Mast · Professor · Department of Biological Science · 319 Stadium Drive · Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 · U.S.A. · (850) 645-1500 · amast(a)bio.fsu.edu

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IFLA Satellite Meeting: Dublin Core @ 21
by DCMI Announce 27 Jul '16

27 Jul '16

*====== Apologies for Cross Posting **======* *Registration is now open for:* *Dublin Core @ 21* *Satellite meeting of the 2016 IFLA World Library and Information Congress (13-19 August, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio, USA) * The event is co-sponsored by: - IFLA Information Technology Section - DCMI (The Dublin Core Metadata Initiative) *===============* *Date/time:* Friday, August 19, 2016 from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM (EDT) *Where:* The Conference Center at OCLC (Lakeside Room) 6600 Kilgour Place, Dublin, OH 43017 *Official Schedule:* http://lanyrd.com/2016/dublin-core-at-21/ *Register:* https://dublincoreat21.eventbrite.com ($85 including lunch and afternoon break. Note: a complimentary reception will follow the event) *Transportation and Hotel Information*: https://www.oclc.org/events/2016/ifla-2016/dc21.en.html (including discounted hotels in Dublin) *===============* *Dublin Core @ 21* celebrates DC's amazing 21 year history. The Dublin Core originated in 1995 at a meeting at OCLC. This special event will bring a historical view from people who were there when the Web was young, and Dublin Core was new and evolving rapidly. The Web does not stand still. Presentations will provide information on the latest metadata standards-related work underway by DCMI (The Dublin Core Metadata Initiative) and OCLC's current work with metadata models, standards, and technologies advancing the state of the art for libraries and archives. Presenters and others in attendance will include metadata experts with long ties to Dublin Core including several who were at the original invitational meeting in 1995. A panel discussion will permit speakers and attendees to reflect on activities and trends past and present, and project what the future will look like. *Schedule:* *9:00am* Tour of OCLC (optional) [see http://2016.ifla.org/programme/library-visits/local-library-visits ] *11:30am* Registration *12:00pm* Lunch *1:00pm* Welcome and Opening presented by May Chang and Thom Hickey *1:15pm* The Geeks, the Freaks, and the People with Sensible Shoes: Reflections on the origins of the Dublin Core / presented by Stuart Weibel *2:00pm* Linked Data for Professional Education (LD4PE) project /presented by Mike Crandall *2:30pm* >From Dublin Core to Linked Data: Some Milestones in OCLC's Journey Beyond MARC /presented by Jean Godby *3:30pm* Dublin Core at 21: Personal reflections / presented by Stuart Sutton *4:00pm* Panel Discussion (The day's speakers & others with Dublin Core stories to tell) *5:15pm* Closing remarks / presented by Joseph T. Tennis, DCMI Governing Board Chair *5:30pm* Reception (sponsored by OCLC) Attendees are invited to attend a complimentary wine & appetizer reception and special unveiling following the presentation portion of the day.

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FINAL call for DC-2016 Presentations & Best Practice Posters/Demos
by DCMI Announce 04 Jul '16

04 Jul '16

********Please excuse the cross-posting******** *Final Call for DC-2016 Presentation & Poster Submissions* The submission deadline is rapidly approaching for the *Presentations* and *Best Practice Posters & Demos* tracks at DC-2016. Both presentations and posters/demos provide the opportunity for practitioners and researchers specializing in metadata design, implementation, and use to present their work as well as work in progress at the *International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications* in Copenhagen. *No paper is required for presentations or posters/demos*. Accepted submissions in the *Presentations* track will have approximately 20-25 minutes to present and 5-10 minutes for questions and discussion. Proposal abstracts will be reviewed for selection by the Program Committee. The presentation slide decks and the poster images will be openly available as part of the permanent record of the DC-2016 conference. If you are interested in presenting at DC-2016, please submit a proposal abstract through the DC-2016 submission system before the 15 July deadline. *==============================* *:: Submission Deadline:* 15 July 2016 *:: Presenter Notice:* 22 July 2016 *:: Presentation Track Description:* http://dcevents.dublincore.org/IntConf/index/pages/view/pre16 *:: Submission System:* http://dcevents.dublincore.org/index.php/IntConf/dc-2016/schedConf/cfp *:: Conference Website:* http://dcevents.dublincore.org/index.php/IntConf/dc-2016/schedConf/ *==============================* *Best Practice Posters & Demos* on work on topics from across the metadata ecosystem are invited. For the *Presentation* track, submissions are encouraged in the following *broad* themes: :: Identifiers, persistent or not :: Metadata profiles and validation :: Maintaining vocabularies :: Practicalities of data integration Program Committee Chairs: *Technical Program:* ::* Valentine Charles*, Europeana Foundation, Netherlands :: *Lars G. Svensson*, Deutsche Nationalbibliothek, Germany *Professional Program:* ::* Thomas Baker*, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea, & Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI), Germany *:: Michael D. Crandall*, University of Washington, United States *:: Stuart A. Sutton*, Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI), United States *Full Organizing Committee:* http://dcevents.dublincore.org/IntConf/dc-2016/about/organizingTeam

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Programmer/Analyst Position, Tulane University Biodiversity Research Institute
by Mergen Patricia 28 Jun '16

28 Jun '16

Programmer/Analyst Position, Tulane University Biodiversity Research Institute The Tulane University Biodiversity Research Institute (TUBRI) is seeking a Software Programmer/Analyst to assist with a number of ongoing biodiversity informatics development projects. Required qualifications for the position include: B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology, Computer Science, or related interdisciplinary areas; at three years of working experience in biodiversity informatics and/or software engineering; working knowledge of C# and Javascript programming languages; working knowledge of MS SQL Server; familiarity with JQuery & Openlayers frameworks/libraries; knowledge of Geographic Information Systems. Preference will be given to applicants with the following additional credentials and skills: M.A or M.S. in Biodiversity Informatics, Computer Science and/or related fields; C/C++, Python and/or PHP programming languages; PostGreSQL/PostGIS database; 3D imaging and data processing; familiarity with biodiversity collections data; general knowledge of taxonomic nomenclature, practices and standards; past participation in funded research projects involving biodiversity informatics (e.g., NSF-ABI, ADBC, CISE programs, GBIF, etc.). TUBRI is a research center of Tulane University (http://www.tubri.org/) TUBRI is located in Belle Chasse, LA, a suburb of New Orleans 10 miles south of Downtown New Orleans and 15 miles from Tulane’s main campus in Uptown New Orleans. If you are interested in applying, please contact Nelson Rios ( nrios(a)tulane.edu)

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Reminder: iDigBio webinar by Pensoft and BDJ: Online direct import of specimen records, Thursday 16 June, 9 AM EDT, (1 pm UTC), 4 pm EEST
by Deborah Paul 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

Hi Everyone, Brought to you by Pensoft Publishers and the Biodiversity Data Journal, hope to see you Thursday at the iDigBio Webinar: Online direct import of specimen records from iDigBio infrastructure into taxonomic manuscripts Thursday 16 June 9 - 10 AM EDT, (1 pm to 2 pm UTC), 4 pm - 5 pm EEST http://idigbio.adobeconnect.com/datamgmt "...this import tool (ARPHA Writing Tool) works with specimen records from iDigBio, GBIF, BOLD (boldsystems.org) and PlutoF (plutof.ut.ee). Join us for an introduction to this publishing workflow, followed by a Demo." Details: https://www.idigbio.org/content/online-direct-import-specimen-records-idigb… "In a sense, the workflow will serve as a "cleaning filter" for portions of data that are passed through peer-review and are officially published. Thereafter, the published records can be confidently re-used for various purposes," comments Prof. Lyubomir Penev, Managing Director of Pensoft*.* “This workflow has the potential to be a huge step forward in documenting use of collections data and enabling iDigBio and other aggregators to report that information back to the institutions providing the data." Larry Page, Director of iDigBio. See you soon!, Deb, et al Adobe Connect help: https://www.idigbio.org/wiki/index.php/Web_Conferencing (hint: headphones are great!). (please excuse cross-posting) -- -- Upcoming iDigBio Events https://www.idigbio.org/calendar -- Deborah Paul, iDigBio Digitization and Workforce Training Specialist iDigBio -- Steering Committee Member, SPNHC Liaison, SYNTHESYS3 Representative Institute for Digital Information, 234 LSB Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 32306 850-644-6366

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NKOS Workshop - Second Call for Presentations and Demos
by DCMI Announce 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

=======Please excuse the cross-posting======= *NKOS Workshop: Second Call for Presentations and Demos* *The 16th European NKOS workshop will take place on Saturday 15th October as part of the International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications 2016 (DC 2016) in Copenhagen, Denmark.* ============ *:: Submission deadline:* Friday, 8 July 2016 *(now extended!)* *:: Notification of acceptance:* Tuesday, 16th August 2016 *:: Email proposal submissions to:* koraljka.golub(a)lnu.se *:: Additional Workshop information:* https://at-web1.comp.glam.ac.uk/pages/research/hypermedia/nkos/nkos2016-dc/… <https://at-web1.comp.glam.ac.uk/pages/research/hypermedia/nkos/nkos2016-dc/…> *:: DC-2016 Conference website:* http://dcevents.dublincore.org/IntConf/dc-2016 ============ *Proposals are invited for the following:* a) *Presentations* (typically 20 minutes plus discussion time, potentially longer if warranted) on work related to the themes of the workshop (see below). An option for a short 5 minute project report presentation is also possible. b) *Demos* on work related to the themes of the workshop (see below). *Please email proposals* (maximum 1000 words for presentations and 500 words for demos, including aims, methods, main findings and underlying work, relevance to themes of workshop) to Koraljka Golub ( koraljka.golub(a)lnu.se) Proposals will be peer-reviewed by the program committee. At least one presentation author needs to register for the workshop (this is a strict requirement). *Themes for the 16th NKOS workshop will be:* (1) KOS Alignment. KOS alignment or terminology mapping plays a vital role in NKOS for many years. This year we want to sort out the needs (use cases) of KOS alignments in the new environment of Linked Open Data. We plan to collect methodologies, best practices, guidelines and tools. This includes manual and automatic alignments. (2) KOS Linked Open Data. Recent years have seen an increasing trend to publication of KOS as Linked Data vocabularies. We need discussion of practical initiatives to link between congruent vocabularies and provide effective web services and APIs so that applications can build upon them. (3) Subject metadata for research data. With increasing recognition of the need to manage research data as part of universities research output, subject metadata represent particular challenges that need to be addressed from theoretical as well as practical perspectives. We plan to discuss existing issues, especially in terms of interoperability across disciplines as well as applications, and strive towards establishment of best practices and guidelines. *Further timely presentations/demonstrations will be selected from the following topics in the CfP:* (4) KOS-based recommender systems. The suggestion of the right meaningful concepts is a mission critical phase for searchers in modern DL. (5) Meaningful Concept Display and Meaningful Visualization of KOS. (6) Standards developments. (7) Evaluation of KOS-based systems – methods and practical experience. *KOS applications are a regular and important part of NKOS workshops. Example topics include:* (8) KOS in e-Research metadata contexts - intersection between research data, KOS, Semantic web. (9) Social tagging. What is the role of social tagging and informal knowledge structures versus established KOS? (How) can tagging be guided and informed by KOS? (10) Users interaction with KOS in the online environment. (11) KOS and learning. What is required to use KOS effectively to convey meaning, to assist users to express their information needs to assist in sense making and learning? (12) Multilingual and Interdisciplinary KOS applications and tools. (13) Specific domains, such as environmental, medical, new application contexts, etc. After the workshop, copies of both proposals and presentations will be made available on both the workshop website and the DC-2016 conference website. Submissions are subject to the DCMI copyright provisions ( http://dcevents.dublincore.org/IntConf/dc-2016/about/submissions#copyrightN…) Presentations from the workshop may be encouraged to be submitted as extended papers for a peer reviewed journal publication. Best regards, *NKOS workshop organizing committee* *:: Koraljka Golub* (primary contact), Department of Library and Information Science, School of Cultural Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Linnaeus University | 351 95 Växjö | Sweden | Tel: +46 (0) 470 70 8909 | Fax: +46 (0) 470 751888 | E-mail: koraljka.golub(a)lnu.se | http://koraljka.info *:: Joacim Hansson*, Department of Library and Information Science, School of Cultural Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Linnaeus University, Sweden *:: Maria Johnsson*, Section of Scholarly Communication, Lund University Library, Lund University, Sweden *:: Monica Lassi*, Section of Scholarly Communication, Lund University Library, Lund University, Sweden *:: Douglas Tudhope*, Hypermedia Research Group Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science University of South Wales, United Kingdom

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TDWG 2016: Call for Abstracts, Registration, Hotels, Excursions
by Stanley Blum 03 Jun '16

03 Jun '16

View this email in your browser <http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=50f3cc44307841383062ca0d6&id=f63de74b66…> TDWG Conference 2016 - Call for abstracts - Registration Fees and Schedule - Hotels - Excursions Call for AbstractsGeneral Contributions We invite you to submit abstracts for contributions to the TDWG annual conference of 2016 <http://www.tdwg.org/conference2016/>, including oral presentations, computer demonstrations, lightning talks, and posters. The *deadline for abstract submission is 6 September 2016.* Space for oral presentations is limited, so the program committee will use relevance, quality, and date of submission to make acceptance decisions. Early submissions may be given preference, and some authors may be asked to prepare posters instead of oral presentations. Contributions to existing Symposia or Workshops Accepted symposia and workshops are listed on the page listing Categories for Invited and General Contributions <https://mbgserv18.mobot.org/ocs/index.php/tdwg/tdwg2016/schedConf/trackPoli…>. Some of these are open to outside contributions, while others are full. If your contribution is relevant to a symposium, you may ask the organizers to consider adding your presentation to their program. Please see the symposium/workshop abstract for an indication of whether outside contributions will be considered. How to submit an abstract Use the call for papers link <https://mbgserv18.mobot.org/ocs/index.php/tdwg/tdwg2016/schedConf/cfp> to submit your abstract (see also here <https://mbgserv18.mobot.org/ocs/index.php/tdwg/tdwg2016>). You must have an account on our conference management system to submit an abstract. Accounts from previous years are still active. Please read the author guidelines <https://mbgserv18.mobot.org/ocs/index.php/tdwg/tdwg2016/schedConf/cfp>before submitting your abstract. You should receive an email confirmation that your abstract has been submitted successfully. Contributing authors must be available to correspond with the Program Committee until the abstract is accepted. While the final deadline for abstracts is 6 September 2016, the Program Committee intends to inform authors of their decision within 2-3 weeks of submission. Registration Fees and Schedule The registration fees are provided for convenience here, but please check main conference web page (http://www.tdwg.org/conference2016#registration) for the most current information. Registration Period and Duration Registration and Membership Members (2016 Dues Already Paid) Early: before Aug 01 $500 $425 Normal: Aug 01 - Nov 06 $550 $475 Late: Nov 07 and later $600 $525 Registration includes: TDWG membership, the welcoming reception, daily transportation between the hotels and conference venue, lunch during the week, and conference banquet. Registration will be open by mid-June. Register as soon as possible to secure the best rate. A daily-rate of $120/day will be available to those who cannot attend the full meeting (does not include membership). Students currently enrolled in a degree program may request a special student rate -- membership fee waiver and a further discount of $50 off the early rate ( $375) from the TDWG Treasurer (treasurer [at] TDWG [dot] org. Hotels Blocks of rooms have been reserved at four hotels in La Fortuna. Single room rates range from $55 to slightly over $100 per night. Find details at: http://www.tdwg.org/conference2016/hotels/ Excursions We are very pleased to announce that the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is offering TDWG participants four (4) different multi-day excursions to world-renowned biodiversity destinations guided by their own biodiversity experts. http://www.tdwg.org/conference2016/excursions/ Our current understanding is that all tours will take place in parallel after the conference. Also note, the Osa Peninsula tour leaves at 6 AM from San Jose, probably on Sunday morning. More information and booking instructions will be posted on the web site as it emerges. Hope to see you in Costa Rica! -Stan Blum (on behalf of the Program Committee)

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