Community help desk for Darwin Core public review

Please join us for a community help desk session for the Darwin Core public review!

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Community help desk sessions for Darwin Core public review

Please join us for a community help desk session related to the public review of the new conceptual model and Data Package Guide for Darwin Core.

When

Multiple sessions are being offered to accommodate different time zones and schedules:

  • Thursday, 20 Nov, 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
  • Monday, 1 Dec, 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
  • Monday, 1 Dec, 23:00 - 0:00 UTC
  • Monday, 8 Dec, 13:00 - 14:00 UTC (hosted by the Earth Science and Paleobiology Interest Group, with a focus on the needs of this domain)
  • Tuesday, 9 Dec, 00:00 - 1:00 UTC (hosted by the Earth Science and Paleobiology Interest Group, with a focus on the needs of this domain)
  • Thursday, 11 Dec, 14:00 - 15:00 UTC

See the schedule in your local time zone on the Zoom registration page.

What

Are you curious about the current Darwin Core public review period but not sure how to engage? Meaning to think about it, but need time on the calendar to make it happen? Not sure how to interpret all of the documentation and discussion? Join us for an informal help desk session to orient new participants and answer questions. We will begin with a 10-minute overview of the TDWG public review process (to be recorded), followed by open discussion and Q&A (not recorded). Discover what changes are being suggested, what new terms are being proposed, and how you can share your thoughts!

Note that the current review is more complex than typical Darwin Core change proposals, as it includes a new Conceptual Model and Data Package guide. These proposed changes are intended to support richer, more complex types of biodiversity data than are currently possible with a Darwin Core Archive. Read more about the current review here.

How

Register here – in advance or last-minute – to receive a Zoom link. Feel free to drop in/out during the hour.

This series will be hosted by Erica Krimmel (TDWG Regional Representative for North America), John Wieczorek (TDWG Darwin Core Maintenance Group), and Ben Norton (TDWG Technical Architecture Group). Please direct any questions to Erica.