The second life of collection - how the scientific value of natural history holdings can be deliberately increased
Natural history collections cannot be assessed by the size of their holdings, because their scientific value is a multidimensional and dynamic property that can be deliberately shaped. The authors argue that this value can be systematically increased through purposeful curatorial and research actions, both without acquiring new material and through its continuous replenishment. We propose an…
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