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Questionnaires: Integrating Changes into Collections Databases: Challenges and Opportunities
by Deborah Paul 18 Jul '18

18 Jul '18

*Surveys: Integrating Changes into Collections Databases: Challenges and Opportunities* The purpose of these surveys are to gather information from the collections community regarding your experience incorporating changes into your local collections databases. Our goals are to compile and sharefindings at /SPNHC-TDWG 2018/ <https://doi.org/10.3897/biss.2.26003>//as part of the SPNHC symposium <https://doi.org/10.3897/biss.2.26003>: Challenges for Implementing Collections Data Quality Feedback: synthesizing the community experience. Our interests are in the skills, processes, and resources needed (or missing) when collections staff work to integrate data from aggregators and/or crowd-sourced transcriptions back into their local databases. We plan to share the critical information collected in these surveys to help current and future programs design and implement improved data integration and data quality efforts.Many changes might need to be integrated into collection databases. These two surveys focus on : * data quality feedback suggestions from aggregators, and * information provided by crowdsourcing efforts (e.g., online transcription platforms), Please take either questionnaire, or both, as is appropriate. Each survey is estimated to take a maximum of 5 to 10 minutes. /Results will be shared at //SPNHC-TDWG 2018/ <https://doi.org/10.3897/biss.2.26003>/and with you as well if you provide contact information. / Survey 1: Integrating Data Quality Feedback from Aggregators into Collection Databases http://bit.ly/integrateDQ Survey 2: Integrating Crowdsourced Data into Collection Databases http://bit.ly/integrateCrowdData Thanks very much.In anticipation, Deb Paul (iDigBio) & Nicole Fisher (CSIRO) /please excuse cross-postings - aiming for worldwide reach - please share!/ *Nicole Fisher* Digital Collections and Informatics National Research Collections Australia (NRCA) CSIRO *E*nicole.fisher(a)csiro.au <mailto:nicole.fisher@csiro.au> *T*+61 2 6246 4261 *M*+61 (0) 475 972 827 Address : GPO Box 1700, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia www.csiro.au/en/Research/Collections <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.csiro.au_en_Researc…> -- -- Upcoming iDigBio Events https://www.idigbio.org/calendar -- Deborah Paul, iDigBio Digitization and Workforce Training Specialist iDigBio -- Steering Committee Member SPNHC Liaison, Member-At-Large and Member International Relations Committee SYNTHESYS3 Representative Institute for Digital Information, 234 LSB Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 32306 850-644-6366

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FW: CODATA-RDA Foundational School in Research Data Science, 22 October – 2 November, 2018, Kigali, Rwanda - Deadline for Applications 18 July 2018 Inbox x
by BID 13 Jul '18

13 Jul '18

Dear All, You may be interested by the opportunity below. With Best Regards Maheva ------ Maheva Bagard Laursen BID coordination team GBIF Secretariat email: bid(a)gbif.org<mailto:bid@gbif.org> web: http://www.gbif.org/BID/ T: +45 35 32 14 70 F: +45 35 32 14 80 ________________________________ From: african-open-science-platform(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:african-open-science-platform@googlegroups.com> <african-open-science-platform(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:african-open-science-platform@googlegroups.com>> on behalf of Ina Smith <Ina(a)assaf.org.za<mailto:Ina@assaf.org.za>> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 12:02 PM To: african-open-science-platform(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:african-open-science-platform@googlegroups.com> Subject: CODATA-RDA Foundational School in Research Data Science, 22 October – 2 November, 2018, Kigali, Rwanda - Deadline for Applications 18 July 2018 Inbox x Foundational School in Research Data Science 22 October – 2 November, 2018 University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda [http://www.codata.org/uploads/images/rda-school-kigali.png] The goal of this workshop is to train researchers in Research Data Science (RDS). RDS refers to the principles and practice of Open Science and research data management and curation, the use of a range of data platforms and infrastructures, large scale analysis, statistics, visualization and modelling techniques, software development and data annotation. These are important tools for extracting useful information from data and these tools are useful in every research area. A 10-day workshop, organized by CODATA, ICTP and EAIFR, will be conducted at the University of Rwanda, Kigali to introduce participants to the skills of RDS. Topics covered • Open Science • Unix Shell • Version Control • Introduction to R • Research Data Management • Databases and SQL • Data Visualization • Machine Learning and Artificial Neural Networks • Research Computational Infrastructure Participation Information This workshop is open to researchers in every field. Science graduates (masters and doctoral levels) working in data intensive fields will find it particularly useful. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Selection of participants will be based on their technical background and also the urgency of their needs to apply the tools of RDS. Applications for participation for the workshop can be found at: https://e-applications.ictp.it/applicant/login/9006 Deadline for application: July 18, 2018 For further information contact: info(a)eaifr.org <mailto:info@eaifr.org> or workshop20181022(a)eaifr.org<mailto:workshop20181022@eaifr.org> Information for Applicants There is no registration fee for these events. Some support for travel and accommodation is available and its allocation will be determined during the selection process. Much of this funding is intended for participants from lower and middle income countries. Potential participants have the opportunity to indicate they need support in the application. Self-funded participants are welcome. All applicants are strongly encouraged to look for alternative ‘third-party’ sources of funding to support their participation. The CODATA-RDA Research Data Science Summer School is open to participants in any research discipline. The data skills taught are also useful for (data) librarians and other research support staff, such as those who envisage a career as data steward or data analysts. Furthermore, people who are more advanced in their careers who would like to improve their data skills as a form of continuing professional development are also eligible. Participants will be selected on merit from a very competitive field. Applicants are urged therefore to ensure they pay careful and full attention to the requirements of the application process. Selected participants for the Research Data Science Summer School will have a baseline of data skills and these will have been tested by an online form. Applicants to the Advanced Workshops should demonstrate their capacity and skills to engage with these themes on a more advanced level. Applicants to either event should pay particular attention to their personal statement and communicate persuasively their reasons for wishing to attend the Summer School and/or Advanced Workshops: how do they intend to use these skills and experiences, how will participation in the Summer School and/or Advanced Workshops benefit their research or the institution in which they work? Finally, candidates should take pains to ensure that their application is well supported by references from their past or present tutors or line managers. This is particularly important so that the directors and organisers of these events have confidence in the candidate and that the skills learnt will have the maximum benefit and impact. Best, Asha -- ___________________________ Apply to participate in the CODATA-RDA Research Data Science Summer School and Advanced Workshops, Trieste, Italy, August 2018 - Deadline 21 May 2018<http://www.codata.org/news/242/62/Applications-Invited-to-Participate-in-th…> Find out what’s happening! Sign up to the CODATA International News List<http://lists.codata.org/mailman/listinfo/codata-international_lists.codata.…> ___________________________ Asha Law | Program Assistant, CODATA | http://www.codata.org<http://www.codata.org/> E-Mail: asha(a)codata.org<mailto:asha@codata.org> Tel (Office): +33 1 45 25 04 96 CODATA (Committee on Data of the International Council for Science), 5 rue Auguste Vacquerie, 75016 Paris, FRANCE ASSAf Disclaimer: The views and opinions included in this email belong to their author and do not necessarily mirror the views and opinions of the company. 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2018 GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge seeks open-data innovations for biodiversity
by Maheva Bagard Laursen 29 Jun '18

29 Jun '18

Are you an open data champion? The 2018 Ebbe Nielsen Challenge will award up to €34,000 in prizes to the most innovative entries that rely on open biodiversity data or open-source tools from the GBIF network to advance open science. Between 9 May and 5 September, individuals and teams can prepare tools and techniques that improve the access, usefulness and quality of open biodiversity data and submit them to this open-ended incentive competition. Challenge entries may choose to develop new applications, visualizations, methods, workflows or analyses, or build on and extend existing tools and features. More information available at: https://www.gbif.org/news/1GQURfK5jS4Iq4O06Y0EK4/2018-gbif-ebbe-nielsen-cha… Send questions or requests for clarifications to ENChallenge(a)gbif.org<mailto:ENChallenge@gbif.org> With Best Regards Maheva ........................... Maheva Bagard Laursen Programme coordinator GBIF Secretariat Universitetsparken 15 2100 Copenhagen Denmark Phone: +45-35335978 e-mail: mblaursen(a)gbif.org<mailto:mblaursen@gbif.org> Skype: mahevalaursen www.gbif.org<http://www.gbif.org/>

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Mon contact
by MOUZONG Eva 21 Jun '18

21 Jun '18

[cid:image001.jpg@01D4089E.C6C87D30]Eva Paule Mouzong – Responsable régionale du Développement institutionnel et de la communication- IUCN PACO Camerounaise de nationalité, après une maitrise en linguistique du français (Université de Yaoundé), un master en communication obtenu à l’ESSTIC (Ecole Supérieure des Sciences et Technique de l’Information et de la Communication- Université de Yaoundé I), un master en Economie du Développement et un DESS en management des programmes et projets de développement, obtenus à la fondation Mercure en Belgique, son expérience s’est principalement tournée vers la communication, les relations avec les institutions et la mise en œuvre et le suivi évaluation des projets de développement Eva coordonne le projet « Developing an Accessible Biodiversity Information System for Sustainable Development in Cameroon” qui vise 3 objectifs spécifiques: - Metre en place une structure nodale au Cameroun - Faciliter la ratification du PA du GBIF par le Cameroun - Publication des données sur les arbres fruitiers, les plantes médicinales, les rotins et les raphiales dans l’ouest du Cameroun Eva Paule MOUZONG Responsable Régionale du Développement Institutionnel et de la Communication UICN (Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature) P.O Box 5506 Yaoundé, Cameroun Tel : +237 2221 6496 Poste 630 Mobile : +237 696630677/696611405 E-mail: eva.mouzong(a)iucn.org<mailto:eva.mouzong@iucn.org> www.iucn.org<http://www.iucn.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D3ECFD.69667640] [cid:image002.jpg@01D22541.8305C0E0]<http://twitter.com/iucn> [cid:image003.jpg@01D22541.8305C0E0] <http://www.facebook.com/iucn.org> ________________________________ This communication, together with any attachment, may contain confidential information and/or copyright material and is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or if you received it in error, you are asked to kindly delete it and promptly notify us. Any review, copying, use, disclosure or distribution of any part of this communication, unless duly authorized by or on behalf of IUCN, is strictly forbidden.

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New subscriber
by casianes owino 22 May '18

22 May '18

I am Mr Casianes Olilo, a fisheries expert and research scientist at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Lake Turkana Station, Kenya. I do fish biodiversity conservation at Lake Turkana, Kenyan river systems and Indian Ocean fresh water river deltas. Members who are interested on research work on fisheries in Kenya can contact me. Kind regards. Casianes Olilo kmfri kenya Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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WDS Data Stewardship Award 2018 + SciDataCon Abstracts
by Maheva Bagard Laursen 01 May '18

01 May '18

Dear all, Please see below a communication from ICSU World Data System that may especially be of interest for the BID community members based in Africa. The Call for Abstracts<https://www.scidatacon.org/IDW2018/submit/> for SciDataCon 2018 is open until Thursday, 31 May 2018. Abstracts for papers or posters are invited for sessions at SciDataCon 2018, part of International Data Week (5-8 November 2018; Gaborone, Botswana). Abstracts must be submitted to an accepted session<https://www.scidatacon.org/IDW2018/sessions/> or to the General Submission, and will be reviewed for quality and appropriateness to be included in a either an existing session or a (to be created) thematic session. Accepted abstracts will be available from the conference website and will form a persistent collection. In particular, we would like to draw your attention to the following WDS-sponsored sessions<https://www.icsu-wds.org/news/news-archive/scidatacon-2018-call-for-abstrac…>: * Africa Data Centers: Challenges and Opportunities (Abstract<https://www.icsu-wds.org/news/news-archive/scidatacon-2018-call-for-abstrac…>) * Spatial Data for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa (Abstract<https://www.icsu-wds.org/news/news-archive/scidatacon-2018-call-for-abstrac…>) * Citizen Science Data - from Collection to Curation to Management (Abstract<https://www.icsu-wds.org/news/news-archive/scidatacon-2018-call-for-abstrac…>) * Health Databases across the African Continent: What do we have and what do we need for Sustainable Development? (Abstract<https://www.icsu-wds.org/news/news-archive/scidatacon-2018-call-for-abstrac…>) * Repositories: Are we serving our scientists? Cross-learnings from multiple disciplines (Abstract<https://www.icsu-wds.org/news/news-archive/scidatacon-2018-call-for-abstrac…>) * Scientific Data Challenges for Sustainable Development (Abstract<https://www.icsu-wds.org/news/news-archive/scidatacon-2018-call-for-abstrac…>) * The Role of Early Career Researchers and Scientists in the Data Revolution (Abstract<https://www.icsu-wds.org/news/news-archive/scidatacon-2018-call-for-abstrac…>) Finally, a reminder that the <https://www.icsu-wds.org/news/news-archive/call-for-nominations-wds-data-st…> Call for Nominations<https://www.icsu-wds.org/news/news-archive/call-for-nominations-wds-data-st…> for the 2018 WDS Data Stewardship Award is open until Monday, 21 May 2018. If you know of an early career researcher who deserves to have their accomplishments recognized and highlighted to the international community, then complete the attached form (Word and PDF provided)-see notes below-and send it to the WDS International Programme Office (ipo(a)icsu-wds.org<mailto:ipo@icsu-wds.org>). Please disseminate this information far-and-wide With Best Regards Maheva ------ Maheva Bagard Laursen BID coordination team GBIF Secretariat email: bid(a)gbif.org<mailto:bid@gbif.org> web: http://www.gbif.org/BID/ T: +45 35 32 14 70 F: +45 35 32 14 80

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Re: [BID-Community] Data use workshop: Introduction
by labanmusinguzi＠firi.go.ug 06 Apr '18

06 Apr '18

Dear colleagues My name is Laban Musinguzi from Uganda. I am participating in a BID action to mobilize data. You can see details here: https://www.gbif.org/project/5MKPHm718koog2OYmgqKKI/increasing-capacity-for…. Thanks Laban Musinguzi www.labanmusinguzi.com On 2018-04-05 13:00, bid-community-request(a)lists.gbif.org wrote: > Send BID-Community mailing list submissions to > bid-community(a)lists.gbif.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.gbif.org/mailman/listinfo/bid-community > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > bid-community-request(a)lists.gbif.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > bid-community-owner(a)lists.gbif.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of BID-Community digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Self Introduction (rowusu-achiaw(a)conservealliance.org) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 02:55:38 -0700 > From: rowusu-achiaw(a)conservealliance.org > To: bid-community(a)lists.gbif.org > Subject: [BID-Community] Self Introduction > Message-ID: <3280e710ca2647b8ab914ca330d0433e(a)conservealliance.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > > Dear All, > > I am Raymond Owusu-Achiaw from Ghana working with an NGO called > Conservation Alliance, Ghana. I am currently the Natural Resource > Manager for this NGO. This NGO is involved in Agricultural Commodities > Program, Business and Biodiversity Program, Waste and Water Sanitation > as well as Research and Biodiversity. I am the representative of the > organisation on biodiversity data mobilization for the Global > Biodiversity Information Facility. > > Thank you. > > Raymond Owusu-Achiaw > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > BID-Community mailing list > BID-Community(a)lists.gbif.org > https://lists.gbif.org/mailman/listinfo/bid-community > > > ------------------------------ > > End of BID-Community Digest, Vol 19, Issue 3 > ********************************************

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Call for proposals for SciDataCon, Botswana
by Kyle Copas 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

Dear BID Africa colleagues, I wanted to alert you that the call for abstracts and posters for the International Data Week meeting in Botswana this November is now open: https://www.scidatacon.org/IDW2018/submit Deadline is 30 April. More on the meeting here: https://www.scidatacon.org/conference/IDW2018/about All best, Kyle ===== Kyle Copas Communications Manager +45 35 32 14 75 | mobile +45 28 75 14 75 | Skype kylecopas GBIF Secretariat Universitetsparken 15 2100 Copenhagen Ø Denmark http://www.gbif.org<http://www.gbif.org/>

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Self Introduction
by rowusu-achiaw＠conservealliance.org 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Dear All, I am Raymond Owusu-Achiaw from Ghana working with an NGO called Conservation Alliance, Ghana. I am currently the Natural Resource Manager for this NGO. This NGO is involved in Agricultural Commodities Program, Business and Biodiversity Program, Waste and Water Sanitation as well as Research and Biodiversity. I am the representative of the organisation on biodiversity data mobilization for the Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Thank you. Raymond Owusu-Achiaw

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LAC SCB conference call for abstracts
by Kyle Copas 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Dear Caribbean BID colleagues, The Latin America and Caribbean Section (LACA) of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) has a call for abstracts for the inaugural Latin America and Caribbean Congress for Conservation Biology (LACCCB 2018). Deadline for submissions is 12 April, and the event runs from 25-27 July at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago. Details here: https://lacccb2018.org All best, Kyle ===== Kyle Copas Communications Manager +45 35 32 14 75 | mobile +45 28 75 14 75 | Skype kylecopas GBIF Secretariat Universitetsparken 15 2100 Copenhagen Ø Denmark http://www.gbif.org<http://www.gbif.org/>

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