The document discusses the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) project which aims to digitize published literature on biodiversity from the collections of major natural history libraries and make it openly accessible online. It provides an overview of the participating libraries and institutions, as well as the technical infrastructure and processes for digitization, metadata creation, and integration with other biodiversity informatics resources.
An International Cooperative Digital Library for Taxonomic Literature: The Bi...Martin Kalfatovic
An International Cooperative Digital Library for Taxonomic Literature: The Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin R. Kalfatovic. American Library Association Annual Meeting. Collaborative Digital Initiatives: Show and Tell and Lessons Learned. June 30, 2008. Anaheim, CA.
Botanical Literature Goes Global: The Biodiversity Heritage Library warnemen
The BHL is an international collaboration of natural history libraries working together to make biodiversity literature available for use by the widest possible audience through open access and sustainable management.
3 Years On: The Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin R. Kalfatovic. BHL Australia Kick Off Meeting: Melbourne Museum. 1 June 2010. Melbourne, Australia.
An International Cooperative Digital Library for Taxonomic Literature: The Bi...Martin Kalfatovic
An International Cooperative Digital Library for Taxonomic Literature: The Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin R. Kalfatovic. American Library Association Annual Meeting. Collaborative Digital Initiatives: Show and Tell and Lessons Learned. June 30, 2008. Anaheim, CA.
Botanical Literature Goes Global: The Biodiversity Heritage Library warnemen
The BHL is an international collaboration of natural history libraries working together to make biodiversity literature available for use by the widest possible audience through open access and sustainable management.
3 Years On: The Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin R. Kalfatovic. BHL Australia Kick Off Meeting: Melbourne Museum. 1 June 2010. Melbourne, Australia.
Biodiversity Heritage Library : Development and PartnerhipsNancy Gwinn
Biodiversity Heritage Library. Development and Partnerships. Nancy E. Gwinn. Biodiversity and Ecosystems Informatics Group, National Science Foundation, March 24, 2008, Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian Libraries 2.0 and the Biodiversity Heritage Library ProjectMartin Kalfatovic
Smithsonian Libraries 2.0 and the Biodiversity Heritage Library Project. Martin R. Kalfatovic. Smithsonian Libraries Board Meeting. June 26, 2009. Landover, MD.
An International Cooperative Digital Library for Taxonomic Literature: The Bi...Martin Kalfatovic
An International Cooperative Digital Library for Taxonomic Literature: The Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin Kalfatovic. The Catholic University of America, School of Library and Information Science. LSC 715. 6 June 2008. Washington, DC.
The Biodiversity Heritage Library 10 Years and More!Martin Kalfatovic
The Biodiversity Heritage Library 10 Years and More! Martin R. Kalfatovic. TDWG 2016. Centro de Transferencia Tecnológica y Educación Continua (CTEC) San Carlos, Santa Clara, Costa Rica. 7 December 2016.
Increasing Access, Promoting Progress: Empowering Global Research through the...Martin Kalfatovic
Increasing Access, Promoting Progress: Empowering Global Research through the BHL. Martin R. Kalfatovic. Group of 12 Meeting. Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle. Paris, 2 December 2016.
Free & Open Access to Biodiversity Literature: An Introduction to the Biodive...Martin Kalfatovic
Free & Open Access to Biodiversity Literature: An Introduction to the Biodiversity Heritage Library. NDSR Workshop. Smithsonian Libraries. 2 February 2017.
Increasing Access, Promoting Progress: Empowering Global Research through the...Martin Kalfatovic
Increasing Access, Promoting Progress: Empowering Global Research through the BHL. Martin R. Kalfatovic. Expanding Access to Biodiversity Workshop. Atlanta History Center. Atlanta, GA. 24 January 2017.
Biodiversity Heritage Library: Cornerstone of the Encyclopedia of LifeMartin Kalfatovic
Presentation at the Biodiversity Heritage Library @ Smithsonian Libraries event during ALA (June 25, 2007) held at the National Museum of Natural History. Updated and ported to PowerPoint version
The Biodiversity Heritage Library: A Cornerstone of the Encyclopedia of LifeMartin Kalfatovic
Presentation at the Biodiversity Heritage Library @ Smithsonian Libraries event during ALA (June 25, 2007) held at the National Museum of Natural History
An Inordinate Fondness for Data: The Biodiversity Heritage LibraryMartin Kalfatovic
An Inordinate Fondness for Data: The Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin R. Kalfatovic. OCLC Digital Forum East 2009. November 5, 2009. Arlington, VA.
An Introduction to the Biodiversity Heritage LibraryMartin Kalfatovic
An Introduction to the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin R. Kalfatovic. BHL Australian Node Meeting: National Library of Australia. 4 June 2010. Canberra, Australia.
Digitizing Entomology: The Biodiversity Heritage Library @ the SmithsonianMartin Kalfatovic
Digitizing Entomology: The Biodiversity Heritage Library @ the Smithsonian. Martin R. Kalfatovic. National Museum of Natural History, Department of Entomology Staff Meeting. Martin R. Kalfatovic. November 26, 2007. Washington, DC.
The Biodiversity Heritage Library: Origin | Growth | PartnershipsMartin Kalfatovic
The Biodiversity Heritage Library: Origin | Growth | Partnerships. Martin R. Kalfatovic. Biodiversity Heritage Library Organization and Planning Meeting. Kirstenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa. 14 June 2012. . Washington, DC. 24 May 2012.
Biodiversity Heritage Library : Development and PartnerhipsNancy Gwinn
Biodiversity Heritage Library. Development and Partnerships. Nancy E. Gwinn. Biodiversity and Ecosystems Informatics Group, National Science Foundation, March 24, 2008, Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian Libraries 2.0 and the Biodiversity Heritage Library ProjectMartin Kalfatovic
Smithsonian Libraries 2.0 and the Biodiversity Heritage Library Project. Martin R. Kalfatovic. Smithsonian Libraries Board Meeting. June 26, 2009. Landover, MD.
An International Cooperative Digital Library for Taxonomic Literature: The Bi...Martin Kalfatovic
An International Cooperative Digital Library for Taxonomic Literature: The Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin Kalfatovic. The Catholic University of America, School of Library and Information Science. LSC 715. 6 June 2008. Washington, DC.
The Biodiversity Heritage Library 10 Years and More!Martin Kalfatovic
The Biodiversity Heritage Library 10 Years and More! Martin R. Kalfatovic. TDWG 2016. Centro de Transferencia Tecnológica y Educación Continua (CTEC) San Carlos, Santa Clara, Costa Rica. 7 December 2016.
Increasing Access, Promoting Progress: Empowering Global Research through the...Martin Kalfatovic
Increasing Access, Promoting Progress: Empowering Global Research through the BHL. Martin R. Kalfatovic. Group of 12 Meeting. Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle. Paris, 2 December 2016.
Free & Open Access to Biodiversity Literature: An Introduction to the Biodive...Martin Kalfatovic
Free & Open Access to Biodiversity Literature: An Introduction to the Biodiversity Heritage Library. NDSR Workshop. Smithsonian Libraries. 2 February 2017.
Increasing Access, Promoting Progress: Empowering Global Research through the...Martin Kalfatovic
Increasing Access, Promoting Progress: Empowering Global Research through the BHL. Martin R. Kalfatovic. Expanding Access to Biodiversity Workshop. Atlanta History Center. Atlanta, GA. 24 January 2017.
Biodiversity Heritage Library: Cornerstone of the Encyclopedia of LifeMartin Kalfatovic
Presentation at the Biodiversity Heritage Library @ Smithsonian Libraries event during ALA (June 25, 2007) held at the National Museum of Natural History. Updated and ported to PowerPoint version
The Biodiversity Heritage Library: A Cornerstone of the Encyclopedia of LifeMartin Kalfatovic
Presentation at the Biodiversity Heritage Library @ Smithsonian Libraries event during ALA (June 25, 2007) held at the National Museum of Natural History
An Inordinate Fondness for Data: The Biodiversity Heritage LibraryMartin Kalfatovic
An Inordinate Fondness for Data: The Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin R. Kalfatovic. OCLC Digital Forum East 2009. November 5, 2009. Arlington, VA.
An Introduction to the Biodiversity Heritage LibraryMartin Kalfatovic
An Introduction to the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin R. Kalfatovic. BHL Australian Node Meeting: National Library of Australia. 4 June 2010. Canberra, Australia.
Digitizing Entomology: The Biodiversity Heritage Library @ the SmithsonianMartin Kalfatovic
Digitizing Entomology: The Biodiversity Heritage Library @ the Smithsonian. Martin R. Kalfatovic. National Museum of Natural History, Department of Entomology Staff Meeting. Martin R. Kalfatovic. November 26, 2007. Washington, DC.
The Biodiversity Heritage Library: Origin | Growth | PartnershipsMartin Kalfatovic
The Biodiversity Heritage Library: Origin | Growth | Partnerships. Martin R. Kalfatovic. Biodiversity Heritage Library Organization and Planning Meeting. Kirstenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa. 14 June 2012. . Washington, DC. 24 May 2012.
Oh Time, Thy Pyramids! The Biodiversity Heritage Library and the Unchaining o...Martin Kalfatovic
Oh Time, Thy Pyramids! The Biodiversity Heritage Library and the Unchaining of the Universal Library(?). Martin Kalfatovic. Information Futures Institute. Berkman Center for Internet & Society. April 12, 2008. Cambridge, MA.
The Biodiversity Heritage Library Mass Digitizing Project: A Grandeur in this...Martin Kalfatovic
The Biodiversity Heritage Library Mass Digitizing Project: A Grandeur in this View of Digital Libraries by Martin R. Kalfatovic and Suzanne C. Pilsk, Smithsonian Institution Libraries. LITA National Forum, October 2007. Denver, Colorado.
The Botanical Origins of the Biodiversity Heritage LibraryMartin Kalfatovic
The Botanical Origins of the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin R. Kalfatovic. Department of Botany: National Museum of Natural History. May 26, 2009. Washington, DC.
“Yet Another BHL Presentation”: The Biodiversity Heritage LibraryMartin Kalfatovic
“Yet Another BHL Presentation”: The Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin R. Kalfatovic. Internet Archive Leaders' Forum. October 19, 2009. San Francisco, CA.
Botany and the BHL: A Botanical Overview of the Biodiversity Heritage LibraryMartin Kalfatovic
Botany and the BHL: A Botanical Overview of the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Martin R. kalfatovic. Botany Department Seminar. National Museum of Natural History. Smithsonian Institution. Washington, DC. 15 September 2016.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
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We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
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End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
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Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
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However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
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Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AI
Open Access to Legacy Biodiversity Literature
1. Open Access to Legacy Taxonomic Literature The Biodiversity Heritage Library Martin R. Kalfatovic with edits by Tom Garnett Smithsonian Institution Libraries
2. Biodiversity Heritage Library In any well-appointed Natural History Library there should be found every book and every edition of every book dealing in the remotest way with the subjects concerned. One never knows wherein one edition differs from or supplements the other and unless these are on the same table at the same time it is not possible to collate them properly. Moreover for accurate work it is necessary for the student to verify every reference he may find; it is not enough to copy from a previous author; he must verify each reference itself from the original . Charles Davies Sherborn, Epilogue to Index Animalium , March 1922 Charles Davies Sherborn (1861-1942)
3. Biodiversity Heritage Library Yet another physical difficulty is the task of assembling the library and indexes which will enable the student to work under proper conditions…. the beginner must now be prepared to spend liberally, or else must establish himself in an institution where a large library exists ; if he work by himself with only a few books, he will have to confine himself to a very narrow specialty indeed. 'The Limitations of Taxonomy' by J.M. Aldrich, Science , April 22, 1927, vol. LXV, no. 1686, p.381 Insecta. Diptera . Volume I (1886-1901)
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7. Biodiversity Heritage Library Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de Buffon Histoire naturelle : générale et particulière (Oiseaux) , 1799-1808 Convention on Biological Diversity: Article 17 … exchange of information shall include exchange of results of technical, scientific and socio-economic research … It shall also, where feasible, include repatriation of information .
8. Biodiversity Heritage Library Biologia Centrali-Americana Edited by Frederick Ducane Godman and Osbert Salvin London : Pub. for the editors by R. H. Porter, 1879-1915 Chart showing distribution in public collections of the complete 63 volume sets held worldwide. 2 complete copies in Central America held at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Library
10. Biodiversity Heritage Library Henry Walter Bates The Naturalist on the River Amazons , 1863 Vishwas Chavan travels a lot. An informatician based at the National Chemical Laboratory in Pune, India, he collects data on what types of animal live where in India to enter into a biodiversity database … Much of the information Chavan seeks is in old, out-of-print tomes … To find them, Chavan has spent years trailing around libraries. He dreams of the day when books such as these are scanned and made available as digital files on the Internet. “ Science in the Web Age: The Real Death of Print” by Andreas von Bubnoff Nature 438, 550-552 1 December 2005
11. Biodiversity Heritage Library Progne subis- Purple Martin Illustrations of the nest and eggs of birds of Ohio , 1879-1886 Library and Laboratory: the Marriage of Research, Data and Taxonomic Literature London, February 2005 Eighty participants from 22 countries gathered to discuss the status and future of access to the taxonomic literature and to propose an agenda for actions that would improve the research environment for taxonomy. The participants were taxonomists; librarians; publishers; representatives of learned and professional societies, private foundations and government agencies; and specialists in information and communications technology.
12. Biodiversity Heritage Library Ernest Ingersoll Hand-book to the National Museum … Smithsonian Institution , 1886 May 2005, the libraries represented at the London meeting gathered in Washington to lay out the ground work for the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Representatives of a number of major natural history and botanical libraries met at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., with the support of the Smithsonian Institution, to develop a strategy and operational plan to digitize the published literature of biodiversity held in their respective collections and to make that literature available for open access and responsible use as a part of a global “biodiversity commons.”
29. Biodiversity Heritage Library Reptilia and Batrachia . (1885-1902) by Albert C.L.G. Günther Mandates: Open Access: all content can be reused, repurposed, reformatted, sliced, diced, scraped, and ???
30. Biodiversity Heritage Library Reptilia and Batrachia . (1885-1902) by Albert C.L.G. Günther Mandates: Opt in Copyright Model: The BHL will actively work with professional societies and associations to integrate their publications into the BHL in a way that serves the societies’ missions and goals
31. Biodiversity Heritage Library Jacob Christian Schäffer Elementa entomologica . . . 1766. Metadata Repository Store all bibliographic metadata for the member libraries; create volume, part, piece metadata; ingest page level metadata at scanning level for the creation of page level Globally Unique Identifiers (GUIDs) for linking to other taxonomic services
32. BHL Metadata Repository Member Catalog A Member Catalog B Item Records Bib. Records Item Records Item Records Bib. Records Item Records Item Records Item Records BHL MR Bib Records
34. BHL Metadata Repository Member Catalog A Member Catalog B Item Records Bib. Records Item Records Item Records Bib. Records Item Records Item Records Item Records BHL MR Bib Records BHL MR Item Records BHL MR Repository
35. BHL Metadata Repository Internet Archive Z39.50 Fetch: Internet Archive from BHL (Current Practice) Could be some other way to depending on metadata scheme (e.g. OAI-PHM?) BHL MR Bib Records BHL MR Item Records
38. BHL Metadata Repository Page Structure Map Internet Archive If possible, auto create explicit automated page numbering at this point 1 390888343 45632 Sub-element Barcode Bib # 0005 0004 0003 0002 0001 Image Number
39. BHL Metadata Repository II Internet Archive Z39.50 Fetch: BHL from Internet Archive or some other way to upload matching description with the scanned images. BHL MR Bib Records BHL MR Item Records Sub-element & page /image structure map
42. BHL Metadata Repository II Internet Archive BHL MR BHL Public Interface Taxonomic Web Services e.g. CBOL, GBIF, ITIS, GenBank, INOTAXA documents, etc. BHL MR BHL MR
43. Biodiversity Heritage Library “ Guano diggers among the albatrosses. Laysan Island ” At this stage, we would have page pictures, “dirty OCR”, some metadata, but what good is it? Will researchers be left like these guano diggers in Hawaii? Lionel Walter Rothschild The avifauna of Laysan and the neighboring islands , 1893-1900
44. Biodiversity Heritage Library Agatea violaris Type specimen from the U.S. National Herbarium (Smithsonian Institution) collected by the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842
48. Biodiversity Heritage Library Eleazar Albin A natural history of English song-birds…, 1 741 Massachusetts. Zoological and Botanical Survey Reports on the fishes, reptiles and birds of Mass. , 1839
49. Biodiversity Heritage Library BHL Taxonomic Intelligence Tool - Developed by David Remsen and staff MBL/WHOI Library Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de Buffon Histoire naturelle : générale et particulière (Oiseaux) , 1799-1808
61. Open Access to Legacy Taxonomic Literature The Biodiversity Heritage Library Martin R. Kalfatovic with edits by Tom Garnett Smithsonian Institution Libraries