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Farr, David |
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Submitted to: Mycological International Conference Proceedings
Publication Type: Abstract Only Publication Acceptance Date: 6/24/2002 Publication Date: N/A Citation: N/A Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: As the Web becomes increasingly pervasive as a primary source of information, one might suggest that if the information is not on the Web it does not exist. A primary role of systematics is to provide a basic framework that society can use to communicate about the natural world. While there are many potential users of systematic information, these data are most readily available to those with access to the large libraries associated with universities and research institutions. As systematists, we need not only to develop and synthesize information, but to ensure that it is available to those who need it. The web is a visual and interactive medium, which opens up many exciting ways for systematists to distribute their knowledge. Greater thought should be given to providing information on the Web if we want to remain a viable part of the information age. At the same time it is important to understand the differences between the Web and print media and to develop a presentation formats that organize and deliver content is a usable way. To assist systematists in facilitating their use of the Web, an online tutorial has been developed. This tutorial explores the techniques for presenting and relating the descriptive text, images, specimen data and keys that make up the systematists' publication. It is hoped that these examples will stimulate systematists to include Web publication as one of their research products. |
