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iCollections methodology: workflow, results and lessons learned.

Vladimir Blagoderov1,2, Malcolm Penn2, Mike Sadka2

  • 1National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Biodiversity Data Journal
|November 7, 2017
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The Natural History Museum digitized 181,545 butterfly specimens from the British Isles and Ireland. This project, iCollections, focused on the technical, logistical, and economic aspects of mass specimen digitization.

Area of Science:

  • Biodiversity Informatics
  • Entomology
  • Museum Digitization

Background:

  • The Natural History Museum, London (NHMUK) is digitizing its vast scientific collections.
  • Mass digitization requires robust workflows and infrastructure.
  • Pilot projects are crucial for developing these capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the results of the iCollections pilot project.
  • To detail the technical, logistical, and economic aspects of digitizing a large insect collection.
  • To establish best practices for mass digitization of natural history specimens.

Main Methods:

  • Digitization of 181,545 lepidopteran specimens (butterflies) from the British Isles and Ireland.
  • Data capture included species name, georeferenced location, collector, and collection date.
Keywords:
Digitisationcollectiondatabasegeoreferencingmuseumsitesworkflow

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  • High-resolution digital imaging of each specimen.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully digitized 181,545 butterfly specimens across 89 species.
    • Established and refined workflows for mass digitization.
    • Identified key technical, logistical, and economic considerations for large-scale projects.

    Conclusions:

    • The iCollections project provides a model for mass digitization of natural history collections.
    • Digitization efforts enhance accessibility and research potential of museum specimens.
    • Efficient project management is vital for the success of large-scale digitization initiatives.