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Australian International
Geo-Sample Number (IGSN)
Symposium
Canberra, Australia
2 November 2016
IGSN Symposium Purpose
? Learn about IGSN, its use and processes associated with
minting IGSNs
? Hear about application of IGSN within the international
scientific community and who are the major stakeholders
? Discover how IGSN enables discovery and re-use of samples
by linking samples to data and literature
? Exchange information on sample identification, description
and discovery
? Discuss current sample management practices
? Discuss the potential use of IGSN outside of the geosciences
IGSN Symposium Expected Outcomes
? Build networks and identify areas for collaboration
? Identify best practices in sample management
? Identify best practices in recording and discovering sample
information
? Build a roadmap for broader adoption and implementation of
IGSN in Australia
? Define (additional) ways for minting IGSNs for samples in
Australia
Phone: +61 2 6249 9111
Web: www.ga.gov.au
Email: clientservices@ga.gov.au
Address: Cnr Jerrabomberra Avenue and Hindmarsh Drive, Symonston ACT 2609
Postal Address: GPO Box 378, Canberra ACT 2601

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  • 1. Australian International Geo-Sample Number (IGSN) Symposium Canberra, Australia 2 November 2016
  • 2. IGSN Symposium Purpose ? Learn about IGSN, its use and processes associated with minting IGSNs ? Hear about application of IGSN within the international scientific community and who are the major stakeholders ? Discover how IGSN enables discovery and re-use of samples by linking samples to data and literature ? Exchange information on sample identification, description and discovery ? Discuss current sample management practices ? Discuss the potential use of IGSN outside of the geosciences
  • 3. IGSN Symposium Expected Outcomes ? Build networks and identify areas for collaboration ? Identify best practices in sample management ? Identify best practices in recording and discovering sample information ? Build a roadmap for broader adoption and implementation of IGSN in Australia ? Define (additional) ways for minting IGSNs for samples in Australia
  • 4. Phone: +61 2 6249 9111 Web: www.ga.gov.au Email: clientservices@ga.gov.au Address: Cnr Jerrabomberra Avenue and Hindmarsh Drive, Symonston ACT 2609 Postal Address: GPO Box 378, Canberra ACT 2601