Pro-iBiosphere_WP2_NBGB_D2.3_VFF_30082013.pdf (1.18 MB)
The Use of e-Tools among Producers of Taxonomic Knowledge
journal contribution
posted on 2013-09-01, 08:20 authored by Quentin GroomQuentin Groom, Donat Agosti, Anton Güntsch, Peter Hovenkamp, Eva Kralt, Daniel MietchenDaniel Mietchen, Alan Paton, Soraya SierraSoraya SierraIn this document we examine the strengths and weaknesses of existing software solutions for taxonomic publication; obstacles to the adoption of these tools by taxonomists; and, some of the benefits to taxonomists who adopt a digital approach. The report is based on a workshop organised by the pro-iBiosphere project in May 2013 attended by about 100 people; a questionnaire distributed among taxonomists and related professionals, which received 220 responses; a literature review; and, direct conversations with taxonomists.