March 3, 2026Open Access

Collection Management System: an example with the palaeontology collection of the MfN in Specify

Key Points

Effective management of data in scientific collections enhances curation practices, particularly using Specify 7.
Critical aspects include data entry challenges and the importance of data cleaning for quality management.
The session runs for five days, focusing on data standards and best practices in content management systems.
Participation includes organizations like the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the German Archaeological Institute.

Abstract

This presentation was given during the WiNoDa winter school, a five-day intensive course on the topic of Research with Natural Science Collections. Data, Quality, and Methods from 24-28 November 2025. Organization: German Federation for Biological Data e.V. (GFBio) with support from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN), German Archaeological Institute (DAI), Vernetzungs- und Kompetenzstelle Open Access Brandenburg (VuK). Abstract: This session deals with content management systems and their relevance for the curation of data in scientific collections, using Specify 7 as an example. It covers the standards used and common data entry and data cleaning challenges.

Collection Management System: an example with the palaeontology collection of the MfN in Specify

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