[Taxacom] Encyclopedia of Life Curator Network plan

[Robert Huber]

Seems as if EOL 'curators' will be a handpicked group of beta testers. But
after all that hard work the price will be to become a 'master' of curators
;)

Robert

2008/10/21 Cynthia Parr <parrc at si.edu>

> Recently the Encyclopedia of Life released its draft plan for the Curator
> Network.
> http://www.eol.org/files/pdfs/docs/EOL_Curatorial_Network_Plan.pdf
>
> We developed the plan with input from many conversations with scientists,
> including some on this list , and also by observing discussions on TAXACOM.
> Please let me know if you want to be credited by name for your help (though
> you may want to read the plan, first!).
>
> Some basic outlines:  EOL curators are people who can demonstrate a
> commitment to quality science. They are involved in reviewing, approving,
> and rating, but not changing data that has been submitted to EOL. Curators
> are not given exclusive control over an area of the site, which means that
> master curators may need to mediate conflicts among curators. Curators will
> receive credit for their work in citations and a profile that indicates
> their credentials and their level of activity. We expect curators to take
> their work seriously, but recognize that it is a volunteer activity and
> time
> investment will vary.
>
> The first step in community involvement is to invite feedback on the
> proposed process. While EOL is implementing the basic features now it is
> not
> too late to have input. In particular, we ask the curator community to
> develop specific policies about standards for accuracy and appropriateness.
>
> To see this plan in context, please see
> http://www.eol.org/content/page/help_build_eol
>
> To comment on the plan, please consider using the EOL Forum:
> http://forum.eol.org/viewtopic.php?p=2865#2865
>
> Or discuss here, or email me personally. Thanks in advance.
>
> Cyndy Sims Parr
> EOL Species Pages Group
> Director
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