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A sample of a very fine black plant compression fossil on the face of a block of grey limestone.
Documentation of fossils and natural science collections

Introduction to documentation of natural science collections

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In this video, Jo Thomson, Collections Data Manager at National Museums Scotland, explains how to document your natural science collections. 

You'll be introduced to some cataloguing basics and taken through what information to record and how and where to record it in your collections database. 

Additional resources

  • The Linnean Society - Type Definitions
  • International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature - Frequently Asked Questions

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