[Nhcoll-l] iDigBio Digitization Academy: Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization course

[Michael Denslow]

We are excited to introduce the first professional development opportunity
offered by the iDigBio Digitization Academy: Introduction to Biodiversity
Specimen Digitization.

This free, online course is focused on introducing the creation of digital
data about biodiversity specimens to those who are just beginning this
activity.

The aims of the course are to empower participants with the knowledge and
skills to (1) identify and assess relevant facets of information or
potential information about specimens, (2) identify and implement common
digitization protocols and best practices related to databasing, digital
imaging, and georeferencing, (3) identify downstream uses that are relevant
to digitization decisionmaking, (4) explain basic database design and the
value of Globally Unique Identifiers, (5) identify the major specimen data
management system options and the major differences among them, and (6)
design a digitization project, including quality control and a data
management plan that includes data sharing.

This course is targeted at those already associated with a biodiversity
collection, such as student technicians, collections management
professionals, or curators. The course will be relevant to a diversity of
collection types.  Participants do not need to have prior knowledge of
biodiversity informatics or specialized software.

The course will occur from July 12–15 (Monday–Thursday) between 11 a.m. and
5 p.m. ET (exact times yet to be determined). You can expect to spend three
hours per day in synchronous meetings and as much as two additional hours
of preparation time per day outside of class. So this is about a 20-hour
time commitment. We expect to cap the course at 20 participants and will
make admission decisions based on the relevance of the training to the
future of the applicant’s organization and a desire to engage a diversity
of perspectives. The course will be delivered in English. Those interested
in participating from outside the US are welcome to apply.

You may apply to participate in this course at:
https://forms.gle/YsP8awfKBAzksBSk9. Applications are due by 8 a.m. ET on
Monday, June 7. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to
contact Michael Denslow at michael.denslow at gmail.com. This course is
brought to you by iDigBio (https://www.idigbio.org) and will be taught by
Michael Denslow, Erica Krimmel, and Austin Mast.

Watch for an announcement of a second course offering from the iDigBio
Digitization Academy soon. That course will be focused on public engagement
in digitization.

Please consider sharing this announcement with others who might benefit
from it. Thanks!

With best regards,
Austin Mast, Erica Krimmel, and Michael Denslow
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