Whole-drawer imaging for digital management and curation of a large entomological collection

By

Mantle, Beth
La Salle, John, 1951-2018
Fisher, Nicole

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2012

Original Publication

ZooKeys

Volume

209

Pages

147-163

Subjects

Collections , digitisation , Entomology , imaging , Satscan , whole drawer

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.209.3169

 

Abstract

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.