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Ali-Bey - an open collaborative georeferencing web application.

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Ali-Bey is a new open-source software tool developed over 15 years to improve georeferencing of natural history specimens. It offers enhanced features for specimen data management and collaboration among institutions.

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Area of Science:

  • Biodiversity Informatics
  • Museum Collections Management
  • Geospatial Data Management

Background:

  • Georeferencing preserved specimens is a labor-intensive task for natural history institutions.
  • The Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona (MCNB) developed a custom tool, Ali-Bey, due to the lack of suitable existing software.
  • The tool's development spanned 15 years, evolving through iterative refinement and testing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce Ali-Bey, an open-source software tool designed to enhance the georeferencing of natural history specimens.
  • To provide functionalities for inter-institutional cooperation, georeference traceability, and management of historical site name variations.
  • To offer an efficient and accessible solution for natural history collections worldwide.

Main Methods:

  • Ali-Bey is an open-source web application built using Python and the Django framework.
  • It integrates with specialized geodatabase and map server tools for robust geospatial data handling.
  • The application includes an API for external tool integration and is deployable via a multi-container Docker application for easy installation.

Main Results:

  • Ali-Bey provides novel functionalities for georeferencing, including collaborative capabilities and version control for site names.
  • The tool ensures traceability of georeferences, crucial for data integrity and historical context.
  • The open-source release facilitates community contribution and wider adoption within the natural history community.

Conclusions:

  • Ali-Bey addresses the challenges of georeferencing in natural history collections, offering a flexible and collaborative solution.
  • The tool's open-source nature and Docker deployment promote accessibility and community-driven development.
  • This initiative supports the critical task of specimen data management and enhances research potential globally.