To continue our theme from last time: “For every minute spent in organizing an hour is earned” (Unknown). This quotation helps us remember the importance of developing online search techniques that will help you “save” time (or, at least allocate your time wisely!). Previously, we looked at keyword searching on the open web and in full-text search environments. Today, let's consider another active search technique. This one takes advantage of online website directories.
After all these years, decades, and centuries of scientific investigation, new living organisms are still being discovered and identified. The hope that new life brings as other animal species are becoming extinct brings hope. At least twelve new species of butterflies/moths have been identified just this month.
Some people earn better when they are hands-on with a project. If that is the case for you, then this interesting and humorous exercise from The Biology Corner just might interest you.
The first volume in a series about creating and maintaining taxonomies is now available. "The Taxobook: History, Theories, and Concepts of Knowledge Organization" is written by our own Margie Hlava.
The Systematics Association is hosting a Young Systematists' Forum 2014 in London, UK on November 21, 2014. Being committed to furthering all aspects of Systematic biology, the Systematics Association is organizing a program of international conferences on key themes in Systematics, including a series of major biennial conferences. The association also supports a variety of training courses in systematics and awards grants in support of systematics research.
Despite the title, the RICHES Project has nothing to do with money in the sense of cash, investments, or gold. The Renewal, Innovation and Change: Heritage and European Society (RICHES) project came about because of digital technologies. A new approach and perspective for institutions and artists who are using new technologies and digital facilities to redefine cultural heritage.
Applying value to any portion of your work is important and often challenging. However, it is key to establishing a return on investment. For example, understanding the value taxonomy projects bring to the organization can help you understand the costs involved and the bottom line benefit of the project.
"XBRL week in Brussels" begins on November 24, 2014 and goes through November 27th. With a comprehensive agenda spanning those four days, it is a strong draw for anyone involved with Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), including experts in supervision/filing (including IT and accountants), project managers, solution providers, vendor representatives and consultants.