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See more from this Session: Integrative Systematic Paleontology for a New Century: Advancing Evolutionary, Phylogenetic, Biogeographic, and Ecologic Theory with Specimen-Based Studies
Abstract:
Based on a survey of curation procedures in 23 invertebrate paleontology collections there are four major areas of concern that need to be addressed in moving these collections toward the future: data capture and uncurated backlogs; type organization; secondary type designations; and preventative conservation practices. The major issues with curation procedures very much relate to the accessibility and use of collections. Specimen-based researchers should be aware of these issues since their knowledge of the specimens can help curatorial staff address common problems, moving both museum collections and the science of paleontology toward the future.
See more from this Division: Topical Sessions
See more from this Session: Integrative Systematic Paleontology for a New Century: Advancing Evolutionary, Phylogenetic, Biogeographic, and Ecologic Theory with Specimen-Based Studies