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Specimen Barcode and Labeling Survey Results

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These are the compiled verbatim Specimen Barcode and Labeling Survey Results from December 2014. Respondent counts are in the parenthesis: (10) means 10 people chose that response.

What kinds of collections do you work with?

(29) Paper - Herbarium sheets, packets, fungal boxes
(27) Fluid - alcohol, etc.
(20) Dry - Paleo boxes, mammal skin attachments
(18) Pinned
(7) Other collection types:

  • all vertebrate preparations
  • cleared and stained in glycerin, tissues
  • DNA
  • labels, datasheets, media, etc.
  • microslides
  • slides
  • whole skeletons, mounted and prepared skeletons (taxidermy)

Do you use barcodes on your specimens?

(25) No (36) Yes

Why has your collection decided against barcoding at this time? Do you anticipate moving to barcodes in the future? What factors would lead you to adopt barcodes?

What make and model of barcode reader do you use?

How does your barcode reader communicate with your computer?

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