Whole-drawer imaging for digital management and curation of a large entomological collection
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Whole-drawer imaging is shown to be an effective tool for rapid digitisation of large insect collections. On-line, Whole-drawer images facilitate more effective collection management, virtual curation, and public engagement. The Whole-drawer imaging experience at the Australian National Insect Collection is discussed, with an explanation of workflow and examples of benefits.
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دوره 62 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012